2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Court Reporting Technology
Career Cluster:	Business, Management, and Administration

AS	
CIP Number	1522030301	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	67 credit hours	
CTSO	Phi Beta Lambda, BPA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	23-2091 – Court Reporters	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

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 such as court clerks, administrative, scopists, and reporting agency owner/managers 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 use machine shorthand to record examination proceedings, testimony, judicial opinion, judge's charge to jury, judgment or sentence of court, or other proceedings, prepare transcripts, or manage a court reporter department/office/agency.  Instruction includes specialized terminology and procedures used in the legal, medical, and insurance fields; and, skills for recording two, three, and four-way conversations.

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 67 credit hours.

Standards

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

01.0	Perform math computations.
02.0	Perform communication activities.
03.0	Perform keyboarding/typewriting activities.
04.0	Apply employability skills.
05.0	Perform office procedures and operating practices.
06.0	Perform recordkeeping activities.
07.0	Demonstrate professional responsibility and development.
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of computer/information systems.
10.0	Perform shorthand skills.
11.0	Perform research activities.
12.0	Perform court reporting activities.
13.0	Perform decision making activities.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Court Reporting Technology
CIP Number:		1522030301
Program Length:	67 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		20-2091

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Perform math computations – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems consisting of whole numbers, decimal numbers, and mixed numbers manually.	
01.02	Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems using a ten-key calculator.	
01.03	Convert proper fractions to decimals.	
01.04	Convert decimals to proper fractions.	
01.05	Convert percentage to proper fractions.	
01.06	Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.	
01.07	Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.	
01.08	Round off numbers to designated decimal places.	
01.09	Round off mixed numbers to whole numbers.	
01.10	Calculate simple interest.	
01.11	Calculate cash discounts.	
02.0	Perform communication activities – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Spell and define words.	
02.02	Follow oral instructions.	
02.03	Write grammatically correct sentences.	
02.04	Write sentences with correct punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, and numbers.	
02.05	Compose and type business letters.	
02.06	Compose and type interoffice memoranda.	
02.07	Proofread and edit printed material for accuracy and meaning using proofreaders' symbols.	
02.08	Write a research business report.	
02.09	Give an oral presentation.	
02.10	Compose and dictate for recording medium.	
03.0	Perform keyboarding/typewriting activities – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate keyboarding techniques.	
03.02	Identify principles of keyboarding/typewriting.	
03.03	Demonstrate speed and accuracy in typing straight copy as defined by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
03.04	Demonstrate speed and accuracy in typing non-technical material at a page rated defined by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
03.05	Type and correct single and multi-page business letters and envelopes.	
03.06	Type interoffice memoranda.	
03.07	Proofread typewritten copies.	
03.08	Type business letters containing special features, enumerated items and tabulated material requiring different sizes of stationery.	
03.09	Type bound and unbound manuscripts with footnotes.	
03.10	Complete production material within a specified time limit.	
03.11	Type minutes of a meeting.	
04.0	Apply employability skills – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Complete application forms.	
04.02	Compose and type resume.	
04.03	Compose and type application letter.	
04.04	Demonstrate appropriate job interview skills.	
04.05	Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming.	
05.0	Perform office procedures and operating practices – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify telephone services and types of calls.	
05.02	Locate telephone numbers and addresses.	
05.03	Apply techniques of placing and answering calls.	
05.04	Apply principles of alphabetic filing system.	
05.05	Index and file shorthand notes.	
05.06	Identify rules and regulations for destruction of notes.	
05.07	Maintain appointment book.	
05.08	Identify reprographic methods.	
05.09	List appropriate equipment and supplies for a job.	
05.10	Identify equipment, supply, and repair sources.	
05.11	Identify mailing methods and services.	
05.12	Process incoming and outgoing mail.	
06.0	Perform recordkeeping activities – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate basic bookkeeping procedures.	
06.02	Maintain income and expense records for tax purposes.	
07.0	Demonstrate professional responsibility and development – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Exhibit appropriate work habits and attitudes.	
07.02	Develop solutions to job-related personal behavior problems.	
07.03	Identify purposes of parliamentary procedure.	
07.04	Identify confidentiality requirements relative to conduct and ethics.	
07.05	Apply time management techniques.	
07.06	Recognize professional reporting associations.	
07.07	Recognize technical developments in the reporting field.	
07.08	Create a professional development plan.	
07.09	Identify the reporter's role as a notary public.	
07.10	Complete notary application.	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal and medical terminology – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify and spell legal terminology.	
08.02	Identify and spell Latin terminology.	
08.03	Identify and spell medical terminology.	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of computer/information systems – the student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify computer hardware and peripherals.	
09.02	Identify software applications.	
09.03	Input, translate, edit, and output verbatim proceedings utilizing a CAT system.	
09.04	Scope text appearing on CRT to correct errors and/or mistranslations.	
10.0	Perform shorthand skills – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate the application of conflict-free shorthand theory.	
10.02	Read aloud from shorthand notes at a rate as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
10.03	Utilize computer-aided transcription (CAT) for keying shorthand.	
10.04	Record unfamiliar two-voice testimony dictation at a rate as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
10.05	Transcribe two-voice testimony at the minimum accuracy level as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
10.06	Record unfamiliar jury charge dictation at the rate as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
10.07	Transcribe jury charge dictation at the minimum accuracy level as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
10.08	Record unfamiliar literacy dictation at a rate as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
10.09	Transcribe literacy dictation at the minimum accuracy level as specified by the National Shorthand Reporters Association.	
11.0	Perform research activities – the student will be able to:	
11.01	List the courts of Florida and identify jurisdiction.	
11.02	List the courts of the Federal system and identify jurisdiction.	
11.03	Identify legal and medical reference sources.	
11.04	Identify standard legal research sources.	
11.05	Identify general reference materials, directories, and dictionaries.	
11.06	Identify elements of case citations.	
11.07	Verify names, technical terms, quotations, and citations.	
12.0	Perform court reporting activities – the student will be able to:	
12.01	Define the role of the shorthand reporter in proceedings.	
12.02	Identify unspoken actions required in the record.	
12.03	Record, transcribe, and edit deposition according to Florida rules of procedure.	
12.04	Record, transcribe, and edit jury trial according to Florida rules of procedure.	
12.05	Demonstrate swearing or affirmation of witness.	
12.06	Mark exhibits.	
12.07	Complete a verified internship.	
13.0	Perform decision-making activities – the student will be able to:	
13.01	List the steps in problem solving.	
13.02	Demonstrate the ability to determine the proper priority of work.	
13.03	Choose appropriate action in situations requiring application of business ethics.	
13.04	Select the vendor of office supplies and equipment to be purchased.	
13.05	Evaluate job applicants on the basis of interviews.	
13.06	Select items to include in new employees' orientation.	
13.07	Budget office expenses.  	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Phi Beta Lambda and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the appropriate career and technical student organization for 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.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

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.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  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.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp .

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is 67 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.