2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Digital Design 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8209600	
CIP Number	0510030306	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	8 credits	
Teacher Certification	BUS DP @7 %G
BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7  7G
COMM ART @7  7G
COMP SCI 6 @2  
ELECT DP @7 %G
PRINTING @7  7G
SECRETAR 7 G
STENOG @4 @7 
TC COOP ED @7
TEC ED  1 @2
TEC ELEC $7 G
VOE @7	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-1014 – Multimedia Artists and Animators
27-1024 – Graphic Designers
43-9031 – Desktop Publishers
15-1151 – Computer User Support Specialists	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the Digital Design industry as Information Technology Assistants, Production Assistants, Digital Assistant Designers, Graphic Designers, and Multimedia Designers.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

The content includes, but is not limited to, enhanced practical experiences in computer-generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, digital design skills, preparation of digital layouts and illustrations, scanning, and the development of specialized multimedia presentations. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five occupational completion points.  

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8207310	Digital Information Technology	1 credit	15-1151	2	PA	
B	8209510	Digital Design 1	1 credit	43-9031	2	PA	

C	8209520
8209530	Digital Design 2
Digital Design 3	1 credit
1 credit	43-9031	3
3	PA
PA	

D	8209540
8209550	Digital Design 4
Digital Design 5	1 credit
1 credit	27-1024	3
3	PA
PA	

E	8209560
8209570	Digital Design 6
Digital Design 7	1 credit
1 credit	27-1014	3
3	PA
PA	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Table

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
8207310
	11/87
13%	11/80
14%	24/83
29%	11/69
16%	24/67
36%	9/70
13%	11/69
16%	24/82
29%	11/66
17%	24/74
32%	10/72
14%	
8209510
	4/87
5%	5/80
6%	22/83
27%	5/69
7%	23/67
34%	2/70
3%	4/69
6%	22/82
27%	4/66
6%	23/74
31%	5/72
7%	
8209520
	3/87
3%	4/80
5%	22/83
27%	4/69
6%	23/67
34%	3/70
4%	3/69
4%	22/82
27%	3/66
5%	23/74
31%	5/72
7%	
8209530
	21/87
24%	21/80
26%	2/83
2%	21/69
30%	2/67
3%	21/70
30%	21/69
30%	2/82
2%	16/66
24%	2/74
3%	21/72
29%	
8209540
	21/87
24%	22/80
28%	2/83
2%	22/69
32%	3/67
4%	21/70
30%	21/69
30%	2/82
2%	16/66
24%	3/74
4%	23/72
32%	
8209550
	#	#	#	#	#	#	#	#	#	#	1/72
1%	
8209560
	2/87
2%	2/80
3%	2/83
2%	2/69
3%	2/67
3%	2/70
3%	2/69
3%	2/82
2%	2/66
3%	2/74
3%	2/72
3%	
8209570
	#	#	2/83
2%	#	2/67
3%	#	#	2/82
2%	#	2/74
3%	#	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
8207310
	25/67
37%	14/75
19%	18/54
33%	40/46
87%	40/45
89%	40/45
89%	40/45
89%	
8209510
	21/67
31%	14/75
19%	33/54
61%	5/46
11%	5/45
11%	5/45
11%	5/45
11%	
8209520
	17/67
25%	10/75
13%	16/54
30%	11/46
24%	11/45
24%	10/45
22%	10/45
22%	
8209530
	10/67
15%	16/75
21%	10/54
19%	9/46
20%	9/45
20%	9/45
20%	9/45
20%	
8209540
	9/67
13%	15/75
20%	19/54
35%	4/46
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	
8209550
	#	#	4/54
7%	1/46
2%	1/45
2%	1/45
2%	1/45
2%	
8209560
	1/67
1%	1/75
1%	2/54
4%	4/46
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	
8209570
	1/67
1%	1/75
1%	1/54
2%	4/46
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above.  These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields.  It is important to note that the 6-12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them.

This curriculum framework incorporates the grades 9-10 reading and writing literacy standards in the first two courses of this CTE program and grade 11-12 reading and writing literacy standards in the third and fourth courses of this CTE program.  The standards for Mathematical Practices describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students.  These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.  This curriculum framework incorporates the appropriate mathematical practices in the first four courses of this CTE program.  

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

Digital Information Technology (8207310) is the first course in this and other programs within the Business Management & Administration Career Cluster.  Standards 01.0 – 17.0 are associated with this course.

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Accounting Applications. 
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Accounting Applications. 
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Accounting Applications. 
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
05.0	Develop an awareness of microprocessors and digital computers.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of operating systems.
07.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication skills utilizing word processing applications.
08.0	Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing presentation applications.
09.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication utilizing spreadsheet and database applications.
10.0	Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing electronic mail.
11.0	Investigate individual assessment and job/career exploration and individual career planning that reflect the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.
12.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
13.0	Demonstrate competence using computer networks, Internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication.
14.0	Demonstrate competence in page design applicable to the WWW.
15.0	Develop an awareness of emerging technologies.
16.0	Develop awareness of computer languages and software applications.
17.0	Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts.
20.0	Perform decision-making activities.
21.0	Perform layout, design, and measurement activities.
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations.
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging.
24.0	Demonstrate proficiency in creating a simple website.
25.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.
26.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.
27.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation.
30.0	Demonstrate promotion applications for a selected industry.
31.0	Demonstrate proficiency in website design.
32.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of web design software.

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Digital Information Technology
Course Number:	8207310
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments.  Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills.  The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information based society.  Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the Internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.  After successful completion of this core course, students will have met Occupational Completion Point A, Information Technology Assistant - SOC Code 15-1151.

Digital Information Technology (8207310) is part of several programs across the various CTE career clusters.  To ensure consistency, the standards and benchmarks for this course (01.0 – 17.0) have been placed in a separate document.   To access this document, visit: Digital Information Technology (8207310).

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 1
Course Number: 	8209510
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop the entry-level skills required for careers in digital design. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem-solving.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
01.01	Key Ideas and Details		
01.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
LAFS.910.RST.1.1		
01.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.2		
01.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.3		
01.02	Craft and Structure		
01.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
LAFS.910.RST.2.4		
01.02.2	Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy).
LAFS.910.RST.2.5		
01.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address.
LAFS.910.RST.2.6		
01.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
01.03.1	Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
LAFS.910.RST.3.7		
01.03.2	Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
LAFS.910.RST.3.8		
01.03.3	Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
LAFS.910.RST.3.9		
01.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
01.04.1	By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
01.04.2	By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.910.RST.4.10		
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
02.01	Text Types and Purposes		
02.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.1		
02.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.2		
02.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
02.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.4		
02.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.5		
02.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.6		
02.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
02.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.7		
02.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.8		
02.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.9		
02.04	Range of Writing		
02.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.910.WHST.4.10		
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
03.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
03.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
03.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
03.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
03.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
03.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
03.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
03.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills – the student will be able to:			
18.01	Identify basic computer parts (e.g., RAM, ROM). 	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
18.02	Demonstrate an understanding of computer functions.	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
18.03	Utilize appropriate font management techniques. 			
18.04	Perform storage management (e.g., hard drive, USB flash drive, cloud storage). 			
18.05	Perform basic maintenance of computers and peripherals.  			
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts – the student will be able to:			
19.01	Identify the skills required of a digital designer.			
19.02	Define the terms commonly used in graphic communications. 	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
19.03	Identify the characteristics of paper.  	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3
MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.1, 2,3
MAFS.912.G-SRT.2.4,5
MAFS.912.G-SRT.3.6,8
MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.1		
19.04	Identify different types of color (e.g., spot, process).	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.1,2,3,4,5
MAFS.912.G-CO.2.6,7,8
MAFS.912.G-CO.3.9
MAFS.912.G-CO.4.12
MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.4,7	SC.912.P.10.18	
19.05	Identify the software used in digital publishing.  			
19.06	Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws. 	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6
MAFS.912.A-REI.1.1		
20.0	Perform decision-making activities – the student will be able to:			
20.01	Determine work priorities.  	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3		
20.02	Evaluate the information to be used and choose relevant material.  	LAFS.1112.W.2.5
LAFS.910.W.2.5
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3	SC.912.N.1.1	
20.03	Determine the audience.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4,5
LAFS.1112.W.2.4,5		
20.04	Recognize and maintain ethical standards.  			
21.0	Perform layout, design, and measurement activities – the student will be able to:			
21.01	Identify characteristics of type; include type families, series, and styles.	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3		
21.02	Assemble mechanical elements electronically.			
21.03	Prepare rough layout designs.			
21.04	Identify the elements of design.			
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations – the student will be able to:			
22.01	Key with speed and accuracy to meet industry standards.			
22.02	Demonstrate core publishing skills (e.g., create tables and text boxes, manipulate graphics, insert images).	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.03	Insert and format references and captions.	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.04	Complete projects using a variety of fonts, sizes, leading, and alignments. 	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.05	Output projects using a variety of devices.  	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.06	Design with type; include kerning, tracking, horizontal/vertical scale, baseline shift.	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.07	Produce projects using tables, layouts and templates.	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6
MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4,5		
22.08	Produce projects using white space.  			
22.09	Assemble multipage documents. 			
22.10	Use master pages to develop documents.			
22.11	Use a variety of styles to produce effective layouts.			
22.12	Produce a document using print layout and read mode.	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.13	Use publishing software to create a pre-press profile.	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.14	Use desktop publishing programs to create a variety of designs.			
22.15	Create various print and digital publications (e.g., business cards, letterheads, brochures, newsletters, calendars).			
22.16	Create digital forms.			
22.17	Assign passwords and create restrictions for PDF files.			
22.18	Design a digital portfolio.	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging – the student will be able to:			
23.01	Demonstrate proper use of scanners, digital cameras, and various input devices. 			
23.02	Proofread manually and digitally.  	LAFS.910.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.5		
24.0	Demonstrate proficiency in creating a simple website – the student will be able to:			
24.01	Create a webpage.	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.3		
24.02	Create a simple website and use hyperlinks.			
24.03	Convert publications for viewing on the Internet.			
24.04	Save files in multiple formats.			
24.05	Create, send and manage a survey and survey results.			

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 2
Course Number: 	8209520
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course continues the development of entry-level skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes computer skills; digital publishing operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem solving.  

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
25.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
25.01	Key Ideas and Details		
25.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
25.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.2		
25.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.3		
25.02	Craft and Structure		
25.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
25.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
25.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
25.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
25.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
25.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
25.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
25.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
25.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
25.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
26.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
26.01	Text Types and Purposes		
26.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
26.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
26.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
26.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
26.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5		
26.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
26.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
26.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7		
26.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
26.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
26.04	Range of Writing		
26.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10		
27.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
27.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
27.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
27.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
27.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
27.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
27.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
27.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
27.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
20.0	Perform decision-making activities – the student will be able to:			
20.01	Determine work priorities.			
20.02	Evaluate information to be used and choose relevant material. 	LAFS.910.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.5
LAFS.910.L.1.1,2
LAFS.1112.L.1.1,2
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
20.03	Determine the audience.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4,5
LAFS.1112.W.2.4,5		
20.04	Recognize and maintain ethical standards. 			
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations – the student will be able to:			
22.19	Produce a variety of color designs using different color techniques; include process color and spot color.		SC.912.P.10.18	
22.20	Prepare output files using pre-press preparations (e.g., color separation, font management, file management, use of postscript fonts).			
22.21	Read work orders and prepare electronic files that meet all specifications.	LAFS.910.RL.4.10		
22.22	Design a document using grids and formats. 	MAFS.912.A-REI.4.10	SC.912.N.1.1	
22.23	Produce documents integrating elements and principles of design.			
22.24	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a vector-based illustration program.	MAFS.912.N-VM.1.1	SC.912.P.12.1	
22.25	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a vector-based animation program.	MAFS.912.N-VM.1.1	SC.912.P.12.1	
22.26	Demonstrate proficiency in saving documents to various storage media/devices.			
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging – the student will be able to:			
23.03	Complete projects using appropriate resolution and screen values.			
23.04	Produce digitally-manipulated photographs using tones, hues, and values.			
23.05	Produce projects using a digital camera.			
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:			
28.01	Prepare a traditional (hard copy) portfolio. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.W.2.4,6		
28.02	Prepare digital portfolio.	LAFS.910.W.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.W.2.4,6		
28.03	Present the portfolio to an audience. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4,6		
28.04	Refine and implement a plan to facilitate personal growth and skill development related to career opportunities in digital design.			
28.05	Develop and maintain a professional portfolio; include a résumé and letter of interest.	LAFS.910.L.1.1,2
LAFS.1112.L.1.1,2
LAFS.910.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.5		
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation – the student will be able to:			
29.01	Create and save files in portable document format (PDF).			
29.02	Incorporate audio and video into a presentation.			
30.0	Demonstrate promotion applications for a selected industry – the student will be able to:			
30.01	Identify the types of promotion used in the industry.			
30.02	Discuss the importance of advertising media.  	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
30.03	Use design principles to prepare promotional messages.			
30.04	Write a promotional message that appeals to a target market. 	LAFS.910.W.1.3
LAFS.1112.W.1.3
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 3
Course Number: 	8209530
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities. Students continue to learn about communication, collaboration and decision-making activities, critical thinking and problem solving.  

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
25.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
25.01	Key Ideas and Details		
25.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
25.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.2		
25.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.3		
25.02	Craft and Structure		
25.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
25.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
25.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
25.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
25.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
25.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
25.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
25.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
25.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
25.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
26.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
26.01	Text Types and Purposes		
26.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
26.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
26.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
26.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
26.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5		
26.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
26.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
26.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7		
26.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
26.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
26.04	Range of Writing		
26.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10		
27.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Digital Design.		
27.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
27.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
27.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
27.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
27.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
27.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
27.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
27.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
20.0	Perform decision-making activities – the student will be able to:			
20.01	Determine work priorities.			
20.02	Evaluate information to be used and choose relevant material. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		
20.03	Determine the audience.  	LAFS.910.SL.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4,6		
20.04	Recognize and maintain ethical standards.			
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging – the student will be able to:			
23.03	Complete projects using appropriate resolution and screen values.			
23.04	Produce digitally-manipulated photographs using tones, hues, and values.			
23.05	Produce projects using a digital camera.			
23.06	Scan multiple documents.			
23.07	Digitally crop and scale documents and photographs.			
23.08	Apply special effects to image files.			
23.09	Save documents to various storage media (e.g., local, USB flash drive, cloud storage).			
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:			
28.06	Maintain a professional digital portfolio.	LAFS.910.L.1.1,2
LAFS.1112.L.1.1,2
LAFS.910.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.5		
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation – the student will be able to:			
29.02	Incorporate audio and video into a presentation.			
29.03	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia PDF.			
29.04	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D animation and effects.			
30.0	Demonstrate promotion applications for a selected industry – the student will be able to:			
30.01	Identify the types of promotion used in the industry.			
30.02	Discuss the importance of advertising media.  	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
30.03	Use design principles to prepare promotional messages.			
30.04	Write a promotional message that appeals to a target market.			
30.05	Use advertising guidelines to design appropriate sample ads for print, radio, television, and the Internet.	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
30.06	Design a website to promote a product or service.			
31.0	Demonstrate proficiency in website design – the student will be able to:			
31.01	Develop awareness of acceptable website design.			
31.02	Access and digitize graphics through various resources (e.g., scanner, digital cameras, on-line graphics, clipart, CD-ROM).			
31.03	Use image design software to create and edit images.			
31.04	Demonstrate proficiency in publishing to the Internet.			
31.05	Demonstrate proficiency in adding downloadable forms to a website.			
32.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of web design software – the student will be able to:			
32.01	Compare and contrast various specialized web design programs.			
32.02	Demonstrate proficiency using web design software.			

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 4
Course Number: 	8209540
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment, including digital video cameras and video/audio editing software.  

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations – the student will be able to:			
22.27	Produce designs by integrating the elements of design. 			
22.28	Use software to produce vector illustrations. 	MAFS.912.N-VM.1.1,2
MAFS.912.N-VM.2.4,5	SC.912.P.12.1	
22.29	Produce multiple projects using a variety of software programs.			
22.30	Perform integrated functions using various software applications. 			
22.31	Create documents using advanced features in desktop publishing software. 			
22.32	Produce color designs for a presentation using appropriate color balance.		SC.912.P.10.18	
22.33	Create multimedia presentations.			
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging – the student will be able to:			
23.09	Produce projects using line art, grayscale, duotone, and the four-color process. 		SC.912.P.10.18	
23.10	Use illustrations to emphasize, interpret, and establish mood and emotion. 			
23.11	Apply special effects to projects. 			
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:			
28.06	Maintain a professional digital portfolio. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.5
LAFS.1112.SL.2.5
LAFS.910.L.1.1
LAFS.1112.L.1.2		
28.07	Present the updated portfolio to an audience. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4,6		
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation – the student will be able to:			
29.05	Create links.			
29.06	Optimize images for Internet publication.	MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.1,2,3
MAFS.912.G-SRT.3.6		
29.07	Build pages for multimedia presentations.			
29.08	Incorporate multimedia elements into digitally-delivered documents.			
29.09	Create buttons.			
29.10	Create dynamic multimedia projects.			
29.11	Use color effects to create presentations.		SC.912.P.10.18	
29.12	Select appropriate fonts for on-screen presentations.	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.1,2,3,4,5
MAFS.912.G-CO.4.12		
29.13	Generate presentations with fully integrated text and images.			

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 5
Course Number: 	8209550
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course continues the development of advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment to create multimedia presentations.  

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations – the student will be able to:			
22.27	Produce designs integrating the elements of design. 			
22.28	Produce vector illustrations using digital software 		SC.912.P.12.1	
22.29	Produce multiple projects using a variety of digital software			
22.30	Perform integrated functions using various design software applications. 	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.2		
22.31	Create documents using advanced features in layout/paste-up software. 			
22.32	Produce multiple color designs using proper color balance for presentation. 			
22.33	Create multimedia presentations. 			
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:			
28.06	Maintain a professional digital portfolio.	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation – the student will be able to:			
29.01	Create and save files in portable document format (PDF). 			
29.05	Create links. 			
29.06	Optimize images for Internet publication. 	MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.1,2,3		
29.07	Build pages for multimedia presentations.			
29.08	Incorporate multimedia elements into digitally-delivered documents.			
29.09	Create buttons.			
29.10	Create dynamic multimedia projects.			
29.11	Use color effects to create presentations.			

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 6
Course Number: 	8209560
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities.  

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:			
28.06	Maintain a professional digital portfolio.  	LAFS.910.SL.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4,6		
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation – the student will be able to:			
29.04	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D animation and effects.			
29.12	Select appropriate fonts for on-screen presentations.			
29.13	Generate presentations with fully integrated text and images.	MAFS.912.G-GMD.2.4		

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Digital Design 7
Course Number: 	8209570
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment, including digital video cameras and audio/video editing software.  

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
28.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:			
28.08	Finalize the professional digital portfolio.	LAFS.910.SL.2.4,6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4,6		
28.09	Present the finalized digital portfolio to an audience.			
29.0	Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation – the student will be able to:			
29.01	Create and save files in portable document format (PDF).			
29.05	Create links.			
29.06	Optimize images for Internet publication.			
29.07	Build pages for multimedia presentations.			
29.08	Incorporate multimedia elements into digitally-delivered documents.			
29.12	Select appropriate fonts for on-screen presentations.			
29.13	Generate presentations with fully integrated text and images.			

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml