2017 – 2018 

Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Legal Administrative Specialist
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Business Management and Administration

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8212000	
CIP Number	0522030103	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	7 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	FBLA
BPA	
SOC Codes 	15-1151 – Computer User Support Specialists
43-4171 – Receptionists and Information Clerks
43-6011 – Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6012 – Legal Secretaries	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers as an Information Technology Assistant, Front Desk Specialist, Administrative Support, and Legal Administrative Specialist in the Business Management and Administration 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 Business Management and Administration career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills; legal terminology; the performance of office procedures specific to the legal environment; transcription of legal documents from machine dictation; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; research of job opportunities; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents.

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 four occupational completion points.  

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8207310	Digital Information Technology	DIT Teacher Certifications	1 credit	15-1151	2	PA	
B	8212110	Administrative Office Technology 1	BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7 7 G
MANAG SUPV 7 G
SECRETAR 7 G
STENOG @4 @ 7
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7	1 credit	43-4171	2	VO	
	8212120	Business Software Applications 1		1 credit		2	VO	
C	8215130	Legal Aspects of Business	ACCTING @ 7 7 G
BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7 7 G
MANAG SUPV 7  G
SECRETAR 7  G
STENOG @4 @ 7
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7	1 credit	43-6011	3	VO	
D	8212230	Legal Office Technology 1	BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7 7 G
SECRETAR 7  G
STENOG @4 @ 7
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7	1 credit	43-6012	2	VO	
	8212240	Legal Office Technology 2		1 credit		2	VO	
	8212250	Legal Office Technology 3		1 credit		2	VO	
Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Tables

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	5/87
6%	5/80
6%	24/83
29%	5/69
7%	24/67
36%	5/70
7%	5/69
7%	24/82
29%	5/66
8%	24/74
32%	5/72
7%	
8212110	9/87
10%	9/80
11%	27/83
33%	8/69
12%	26/67
39%	7/70
10%	18/69
26%	26/82
32%	10/66
15%	26/74
35%	8/72
11%	
8212120	23/87
26%	23/80
29%	4/83
5%	23/69
33%	4/67
6%	21/70
30%	23/69
33%	4/82
5%	18/66
27%	4/74
5%	23/72
32%	
8215130	27/87
31%	27/80
34%	1/83
1%	27/69
39%	1/67
1%	26/70
37%	27/69
39%	1/82
1%	22/66
33%	1/74
1%	26/72
36%	
8212230	3/87
3%	3/80
4%	4/83
5%	2/69
3%	4/67
6%	1/70
1%	3/69
4%	4/82
5%	3/66
5%	4/74
5%	2/72
3%	
8212240	4/87
5%	4/80
5%	**	4/69
6%	**	4/70
6%	4/69
6%	**	4/66
6%	**	4/72
6%	
8212250	4/87
5%	4/80
5%	1/83
1%	4/69
6%	1/67
1%	4/70
6%	4/69
6%	1/82
1%	4/66
6%	1/74
1%	4/72
6%	
**   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	20/67
30%	15/75
20%	18/54
33%	40/46
87%	40/45
89%	40/45
89%	40/45
89%	
8212110	21/67
31%	15/75
20%	18/54
33%	11/46
24%	11/45
24%	11/45
24%	11/45
24%	
8212120	12/67
18%	16/75
21%	9/54
17%	4/46
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	4/45
9%	
8215130	15/67
22%	26/75
35%	13/54
24%	12/46
26%	12/45
27%	12/45
27%	12/45
27%	
8212230	5/67
7%	1/75
1%	3/54
6%	9/46
20%	9/45
20%	1/45
1%	1/45
1%	
8212240	#  	5/75
7%	#  	1/46
2%	1/45
2%	6/45
13%	6/45
13%	
8212250	1/67
1%	3/75
4%	1/54
2%	3/46
7%	3/45
7%	10/45
22%	10/45
22%	
**   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. The FS for Mathematical Practices are designed for grades K-12 and 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.

Instructors must incorporate the Florida Standards for Technical Subjects and Mathematical Practices throughout instruction of this CTE program.  To access these standards, please click on the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/FloridaStandardsTechSubjects.rtf. 
  
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 – 14.0 are associated with this course.

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

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
02.0	Develop an awareness of microprocessors and digital computers.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of operating systems.
04.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication skills utilizing word processing applications.
05.0	Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing presentation applications.
06.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication utilizing spreadsheet and database applications.
07.0	Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing electronic mail.
08.0	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.
09.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
10.0	Demonstrate competence using computer networks, internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication.
11.0	Demonstrate competence in page design applicable to the WWW.
12.0	Develop an awareness of emerging technologies.
13.0	Develop awareness of computer languages and software applications.
14.0	Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  Apply ergonomic principles applicable to the configuration of computer workstations.  
16.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.
17.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
18.0	Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas.
19.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation.
20.0	Apply communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing) in a courteous, concise, and correct manner on personal and professional levels. 
21.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications in order to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
22.0	Practice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace. 
23.0	Incorporate appropriate customer service strategies to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
24.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
25.0	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. 
26.0	Demonstrate human relations/interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace. 
27.0	Perform administrative office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
28.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
29.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences. 
30.0	Use technology to increase administrative office support productivity and enhance workplace performance. 
31.0	Use information technology tools.
32.0	Participate in administrative work-based learning experiences.
33.0	Use technology to apply and enhance communication skills in technical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing.  
34.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences. 
35.0	Demonstrate and understanding of business law concepts.  
36.0	Demonstrate an understanding of different types of insurance. 
37.0	Develop an awareness of management functions and organizational structures as they relate to today's workplace and employer/employee roles.  
38.0	Practice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace.  
39.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  
40.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
41.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office.
42.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
43.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal administrative setting.
44.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
45.0	Use technology to increase legal office support productivity and enhance workplace performance.
46.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences.

2017 – 2018 

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 – 14.0) have been placed in a separate document.   To access this document, visit: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/9943/urlt/DIT_2017-18.rtf. 

2017 – 2018 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Administrative Office Technology 1 
Course Number: 	8212110 
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity.  This course explores and expands the core competencies in the areas of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher level office procedures tasks and communications skills through the use of technology.  

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	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace of performance.  Apply ergonomic principles applicable to the configuration of computer workstations – the student will be able to:			
15.01	Enhance proficiency with touch keyboarding skills (speed and accuracy to enter and manipulate data. 			
15.02	Use communications and networking to perform tasks and solve problems in business environments. 			
16.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills – the students will be able to:			
16.01	Locate, comprehend and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.	LAFS.910.SL.1.3
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.1.3
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
16.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.	LAFS.910.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.5		
16.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.5 LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.5		
17.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills – the student will be able to:			
17.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.			
17.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6		
17.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	MAFS.912.F-IF.3.7		
18.0	Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas – the students will be able to:			
18.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
18.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
18.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
18.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.			
18.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
18.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.W.1.2		
18.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
19.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation – the students will be able to:			
19.01	Employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.		SC.912.L.17.13
SC.912.L.17.15	
19.02	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.			
19.03	Identify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals.			
19.04	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.		SC.912.L.17.13
SC.912.L.17.15	
20.0	Apply communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing) in a courteous, concise, and correct manner on personal and professional levels – the student will be able to:			
20.01	Integrate all forms of communication in the successful pursuit of an administrative career. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
20.02	Discuss the need to use appropriate tone and professional demeanor in business communications, including e-mails, correspondence, conference calls, and conversation.			
21.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications in order to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the students will be able to:			
21.01	Discuss communication systems - cultural, organizational, technological, and interpersonal.			
21.02	Write complex business communications. 	LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
22.0	Practice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace – the student will be able to:			
22.01	Discuss performance evaluation methods and instruments used to assess employee progress and performance. 			
23.0	Incorporate appropriate customer service strategies to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
23.01	Develop an understanding of the integral value of a customer and practice skills to provide excellent customer service.			
23.02	Develop and implement a plan for maintaining quality service and production in a workplace, business, or learning environment.			
24.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
24.01	Facilitate focus group discussions regarding service, supervision, and ethical considerations that impact the workplace, business, or learning environment. 		SC.912.L.17.13
SC.912.L.17.15
SC.912.L.17.17	
24.02	Discuss the main causes of accidents in the office and identify preventive measures. 			
24.03	Discuss the role of agencies that establish and monitor health and safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and discuss standards established by these agencies. 			
24.04	Discuss the responsibilities organizations have to their employees (e.g., Right to Work laws, risk management).			
25.0	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:			
25.01	Plan ethical, political strategies to achieve goals and advance careers. 			
25.02	Discuss the role of and understand how to use professional networking resources, including web-based resources.			
26.0	Demonstrate human relations/interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace – the student will be able to:			
26.01	Develop professional workplace relationship skills both internally and externally to include team building and group dynamics.  Understand how individual personalities fit the team.			
26.02	Develop initiative and problem-solving skills to effectively deal with conflict resolution.			
27.0	Perform administrative office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
27.01	Apply the use of information management tools (e.g., calendars, ticklers, and schedulers) to develop and coordinate distribution of work. 			
27.02	Maintain equipment and supplies.		SC.912.L.17.15	
27.03	Perform financial functions (e.g., payroll, invoices, bank deposits, and travel vouchers). 	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.3		
27.04	Have knowledge of transcription and how to prepare documents using machine dictation.			
27.05	Perform specialized records management functions. 			
27.06	Determine the most efficient method to send mail (e.g., fax, email, external/internal courier systems, and U.S. Mail).			
28.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities – the student will be able to:			
28.01	Identify the importance of making decisions that are based on ethical reasoning.	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
28.02	Identify and discuss personal and long term consequences of unethical choices in the workplace.	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
29.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences – the student will be able to:			
29.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in the administrative field. 			
29.02	Discuss the use of technology in the administrative field. 	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
29.03	Compare and contrast the software applications used in the administrative field. 	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
29.04	Discuss organizational networks or charts and describe the relationships between positions and responsibilities. 	LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		

2017 – 2018 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Business Software Applications 1
Course Number: 	8212120
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.  

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	
30.0	Use technology to increase administrative office support productivity and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
30.01	Access, process, and transmit information through all mediums (e.g., fax, email, modem, Internet, and collaboration software). 			
30.02	Create documents using advanced features in word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and multimedia software. 	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.3		
30.03	Discuss how to and where access is possible install/ download and update software for current office use. 			
30.04	Use technology to research, compile, create, and deliver an oral presentation. 			
30.05	Key with speed and accuracy to meet industry standards for employment as a secretary or administrative assistant.	LAFS.910.SL.1.2 LAFS.910.SL.2.5
LAFS.910.W.2.5              LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.SL.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.2.6                                               		
30.06	Perform integrated functions using various software applications. 			
30.07	Perform proofreading skills including electronic reference tools. 			
30.08	Identify various means to scan, store and manage electronic documents and understand how to use.			
31.0	Use information technology tools – the students will be able to:			
31.01	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and internet applications.			
31.02	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.			
31.03	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.			
32.0	Participate in administrative work-based learning experiences – the student will be able to:			
32.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in the administrative field. 			
32.02	Compare and contrast the software applications used in the administrative field. 			
32.03	Discuss organizational networks or charts and describe the relationships between positions and responsibilities. 			

2017 – 2018 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Aspects of Business
Course Number: 	8215130
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business.  Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development.  The use of computers is an integral part of this program.  

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

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
33.0	Use technology to apply and enhance communication skills in technical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing – the student will be able to:			
33.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing and maintaining a work-related network through social contacts.  	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
33.02	Use appropriate etiquette and manners when communicating with people of varying cultures.  	LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 
3.5, 3.6
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3,
3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3		
34.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences – the student will be able to:			
34.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a supervisory, management, or small business environment.	LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3 
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.W.4.10 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,  
1.3
LAFS.1112.W.4.10		
34.02	Discuss the use of technology in a supervisory, management, or small business environment. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10
LAFS.910.SL.1.1,1.2, 
1.3 
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3		
34.03	Compare and contrast software applications used in a supervisory, management, or small business environment. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.910.W.4.10
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3
LAFS.1112.W.4.10 

MAFS.912.S-ID.2.5		
35.0	Demonstrate an understanding of business law concepts – the student will be able to:		SC.912.N.1.1	
35.01	Demonstrate an understanding of contractual relationships. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3 		
35.02	Identify the elements of an enforceable contract. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1

MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.3		
35.03	Differentiate among classes of contracts (e.g., bilateral and unilateral, express and implied, oral and written). 	LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 

MAFS.912.S-IC.1.1		
35.04	Explain how offer and acceptance can create contractual rights and duties. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10		
35.05	Determine whether an agreement is enforceable as a contract. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 
3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.6, 
3.4, 3.5 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3 
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 		
35.06	Differentiate among the ways that assent can be disrupted (e.g., fraud, non-disclosure, misrepresentation, mistake, duress, undue influence). 	LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1,1.2, 
1.3		
35.07	Define and distinguish among different types of consideration and list the exceptions to the requirements of consideration. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 
3.5, 3.6
LAFS.910.RI.4.10, LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.4,
3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3 

MAFS.912.S-ID.2.6		
35.08	Identify people who lack contractual capacity. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10, LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1 		
35.09	Explain a minor’s right to avoid a contract.  	LAFS.910.RI.4.10, LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3, LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10,
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3		
35.10	Describe the rules that apply to the interpretation of contracts. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 
3.5, 3.6
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.4, 
3.5, 3.6

MAFS.912.S-IC.1.1, MAFS.912.A-REI.1.1		
35.11	Describe the rules that apply to contracts involving third parties. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3 
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3		
35.12	List the ways a contract can be discharged. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1 		
35.13	Describe breach of contract and the remedies available when a contract is breached. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3		
35.14	Define an agency relationship and list the ways that agency relationships may be created. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
35.15	Discuss potential problems with signing employment contracts. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10
LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10,
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3		
35.16	Determine questions that can and cannot be asked during an employment interview. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
35.17	Determine which employees or applicants may be asked to participate in employee testing (e.g., aptitude, psychological, polygraph, and drug). 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
35.18	Identify legislation that regulates employee rights (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act). 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1 		
35.19	Identify legislation that regulates employment conditions (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act, Immigration Reform and Control Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act). 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
35.20	Define key terms in computer law. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1 		
35.21	Identify circumstances under which the copyright of a computer program has been violated. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1 LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
35.22	Describe the various kinds of federal, state, territory, and province statutes designed to combat computer crime and how regulations can be used to prevent the use of computers to invade privacy. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10
LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3 		
35.23	Describe the purposes of various consumer laws and explain their effect on the consumer’s well-being. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3 		
35.24	Describe how local businesses can be a source of consumer assistance and identify consumer organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies that provide consumer assistance. 	LAFS.910.RI.4.10
LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3, LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3 		
35.25	Differentiate among the various types of consumer fraud and explain steps that can be taken by victims to gain redress. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.910.RI.4.10,
LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 LAFS.1112.L. 2.3, 3.6, 3.4, 3.5 
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 		
35.26	Distinguish fraudulent, misleading, and legitimate product claims and explain what the consumer should do if such claims lead to the purchase of a faulty product. 	LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.W.4.10 LAFS.910.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.L.2.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.W.4.10		
36.0	Demonstrate an understanding of different types of insurance – the student will be able to:			
36.01	Differentiate between requirements for insurable interest for property insurance with those needed for life insurance. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.910.RI.4.10, LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3

MAFS.912.S-MD.1.2, 2.5, 2.7
MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5		
36.02	Compare and contrast the different types of life insurance (e.g., ordinary, limited payment, endowment, and term). 	LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3

MAFS.912.S-MD.1.2,
  2.5, 2.6, 2.7 MAFS.912.S-ID.2.6, MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.6		
36.03	Compare and contrast the different types of other insurance (e.g., property, liability, automobile, homeowners’, disability, and marine). 	LAFS.910.L.2.3,
LAFS.910.RI.4.10, LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3

MAFS.912.S-MD.1.2,
  2.5, 2.6, 2.7 
MAFS.912.S-ID.2.6, 
MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1, 
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.6		
36.04	Compare and contrast the differences in health insurance coverage. 	LAFS.910.L.2.3,
LAFS.910.RI.4.10, LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10, 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3

MAFS.912.S-MD.1.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 
MAFS.912.S-ID.2.6, MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.6		
36.05	Demonstrate an understanding of professional liability (i.e., malpractice) coverage.			
37.0	Develop an awareness of management functions and organizational structures as they relate to today’s workplace and employer/employee roles – the student will be able to:			
37.01	Compare and contrast the legal procedures and processes for forming and dissolving various forms of business ownership (e.g., sole proprietorship associations, registered partnerships having limited liability, limited liability company, corporation, and franchise).	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3

MAFS.912.S-ID.2.6		
38.0	Practice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace – the student will be able to:			
38.01	Discuss the impact of time management practices on one’s personal and professional image.	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.910.L.2.3 LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 
1.3 		
39.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
39.01	Project professional image through appropriate business attire, ethical behavior, personal responsibility, flexibility, and respect for confidentiality.	LAFS.910.L.2.3
LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.2, 1.3 LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.L.2.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10		
39.02	Apply principles of group dynamics in structured activities.	LAFS.910.RI.4.10 LAFS.910.SL.1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10		
39.03	Exhibit a positive attitude and professional behavior.	LAFS.910.RI.4.10
LAFS.910.SL.1.2, 1.3,
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10 LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2,
1.3		
39.04	Participate in school, community, and/or volunteer activities.	LAFS.910.SL.1.2, 1.3
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1, 1.2, 1.3		

2017 – 2018 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Office Technology 1
Course Number: 	8212230
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to assist with administrative office duties and procedures specific to the legal environment.  The course explores and expands the competencies learned in Administrative Office Technology 1 and promotes application of higher level office procedures tasks and communication skills.

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

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories: NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
40.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
40.01	Use legal terminology.	LAFS.910.SL.1.1   LAFS.910.L.3.6		
40.02	Perform specialized legal office procedures.	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1		
40.03	Prepare legal documents.	LAFS.910.W.2.6    LAFS.910.W.3.9    LAFS.910.L.1.2

MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6		
40.04	Utilize an electronic legal reference library.	LAFS.1112.RI.3.7

MAFS.912.S-ID.1.1		
40.05	Use legal and ethical procedures in the legal office.	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6		
40.06	Recognize usage of specialized legal software.	LAFS.910.W.2.6

MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6		
40.07	Proofread to include mechanics, content, and specialized legal formats.	LAFS.910.L.1.1     LAFS.910.L.1.2		
40.08	Perform specialized records management functions specific to the legal field.	LAFS.910.RI.1.2		
41.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office – the student will be able to:			
41.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office environment.	LAFS.910.SL.1.1    LAFS.910.SL.1.3

MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6		
41.02	Discuss the use of technology in a legal office environment.	LAFS.910.SL.1.2 		

2017 – 2018 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Office Technology 2
Course Number: 	8212240
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course expands the competencies learned in Legal Office Technology 1, including legal terminology usage, proofreading, and legal office procedures.  Students are required to perform higher-level thinking and decision making and to use technology as a resource to efficiently perform systematic procedural tasks and to produce quality work in an efficient manner.  

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

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
42.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
42.01	Recognize the levels of the judicial system.	LAFS.1112.RI.3.7		
42.02	Apply professional communication skills in all situations with clients and legal contacts.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1     LAFS.1112.SL.1.2     LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
43.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal administrative setting – the student will be able to:			
43.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office environment.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1     LAFS.1112.SL.1.2     LAFS.1112.SL.2.4

MAFS.912.S-CP.1.5		
43.02	Discuss the use of technology in a legal office environment.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.5     LAFS.1112.SL.1.2		
43.03	Discuss the management/supervisory skills needed in a legal office environment.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.5     LAFS.1112.SL.1.2

MAFS.912.S-CP.2.7		

2017 – 2018 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Office Technology 3
Course Number: 	8212250
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course expands the competencies learned in Legal Office Technology 2, including communication skills, technology skills, and legal office responsibilities. It is designed to develop skill in transcribing legal documents from machine dictation.  Students will use technology to produce high quality employment portfolios, research job opportunities, and compile and disseminate job-seeking documents.  

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

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
44.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
44.01	Understand various ways to complete electronic filing.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
44.02	Demonstrate general knowledge of rules regulating the Florida Bar at www.floridabar.org. 	LAFS.1112.W.1.1  LAFS.1112.W.1.2		
44.03	Identify references for Federal and State rules of civil procedure and a general understanding of their purpose and application.	LAFS.1112.RI.3.7  LAFS.1112.RI.4.10		
44.04	Manage time efficiently (e.g., organizational skills, prioritizing, managing interruptions, etc.).			
44.05	Perform specialized legal office tasks within acceptable time frames (e.g., diarying, docketing, statute of limitations, etc.).			
44.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of lawyer/client confidentiality.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1    LAFS.1112.SL.1.2    LAFS.1112.SL.2.4  LAFS.1112.SL.2.5

MAFS.912.S-MD.2.6		
44.07	Demonstrate familiarity with different governmental agencies (e.g., Secretary of State, insurance commissioner's office, medical regulations office, etc.).	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1    LAFS.1112.SL.1.2    LAFS.1112.SL.2.4  LAFS.1112.SL.2.5		
44.08	Demonstrate knowledge of the various types of law practices found in each of the areas of law, including Business Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law; i.e. Business Law includes corporate, tax, real estate, etc.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1    LAFS.1112.SL.1.2    LAFS.1112.SL.2.4  LAFS.1112.SL.2.5		
45.0	Use technology to increase legal office support productivity and enhance workplace performance – the student will be able to:			
45.01	Transcribe legal documents.	LAFS.910.W.2.4      LAFS.910.L.1.2		
45.02	Key with speed and accuracy to meet industry standards for employment as a legal secretary.	LAFS.910.W.2.4      LAFS.910.L.1.2		
45.03	Integrate all forms of communication in the successful pursuit of a career as a legal secretary.	LAFS.910.W.2.4      LAFS.910.L.1.2		
46.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences – the student will be able to:			
46.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office environment.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1    LAFS.1112.SL.1.2

MAFS.912.S-MD.2.7		
46.02	Discuss the use of technology in a legal office environment.	LAFS.910.SL.1.2    LAFS.1112.SL.2.5		
46.03	Compare and contrast the software applications used in a legal office environment.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		
46.04	Discuss ways to respond positively to change and reduce stress in a busy legal office.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1   LAFS.1112.SL.2.5   LAFS.1112.SL.2.6,  LAFS.910.SL.1.2		
46.05	Discuss the management/supervisory skills needed in a legal office environment.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.6  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		

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.

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the intercurricular career and technical student organizations 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.