2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:		Business Leadership Skills
Course Type:		Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Business, Management, and Administration

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8200120	
CIP Number	05079999LS	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	BUS ED 1 @2
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7 	
CTSO	FBLA
BPA	
Facility Code	212 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Business, Management, and Administration career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to accounting, administrative support, digital publishing, entrepreneurship, international business, management and software applications.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

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

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of information systems.
02.0	Apply communication skills.
03.0	Explore emerging workplace trends and issues.
04.0	Develop an awareness of business organizational structures.
05.0	Demonstrate business leadership skills.
06.0	Apply mathematical strategies to business applications.
07.0	Assess personal strengths as they relate to business career exploration.
08.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.  
09.0	Use information technology tools. 
10.0	Identify components of network systems.
11.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Business Leadership Skills 
Course Number: 	8200120
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive exploration of the core business themes.  Students are exposed to concepts that may be further studied in individual programs in grades 9-12.  Students will rotate through a content which includes accounting, administrative support, digital publishing, entrepreneurship, international business, management and software applications. 

Upon completion of this course and an additional half credit in business technology course work, at the middle school level, an optional articulation agreement may be included to further enhance this course and meet the requirements of the Computing for College and Careers course.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of information system – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Use current and emerging computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks.	
01.02	Apply the use of information management tools to develop and coordinate the distribution of work.	
02.0	Apply communication skills – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Select and use appropriate modes of communication, including the Internet, for specific workplace situations.	
02.02	Use presentation software to enhance personal and professional communications.	
02.03	Produce electronic publications using digital publishing software.	
03.0	Explore emerging workplace trends and issues – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe current trends and issues that impact global and local business environments.	
04.0	Develop an awareness of business organizational structures – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Explore organizational structures in today’s business environments.	
04.02	Assess personal performance and identify strategies for improvement.	
04.03	Develop an awareness of the impact of the economy as it relates to the marketplace.	
05.0	Demonstrate business leadership skills – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate leadership skills needed to develop a positive work environment.	
05.02	Apply appropriate strategies to manage conflict in work situations. 	
06.0	Apply mathematical strategies to business applications – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Select and implement appropriate mathematical tools to solve business financial problems.	
07.0	Assess personal strengths as they relate to business career exploration – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Survey and assess personal aptitudes and interests related to careers in a global economy.	
08.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify information technology (IT) careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.	
08.02	Relate information technology project management concepts and terms to careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
08.03	Manage information technology components typically used in professions of the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
08.04	Identify security-related ethical and legal IT issues faced by professionals in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
09.0	Use information technology tools – the student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify the functions of web browsers, and use them to access the World Wide Web and other computer resources typically used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster. 	
09.02	Use e-mail clients to send simple messages and files to other Internet users.	
09.03	Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively using Internet technology.	
09.04	Use different types of web search engines effectively to locate information relevant to the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
10.0	Identify components of network systems – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify structure to access internet, including hardware and software components.	
10.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
10.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
10.04	Define and use additional networking and internet services.	
11.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology – the student will be able to:	
11.01	Define important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
11.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
11.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
11.04	Identify and use principles of personal information management (PIM), including common applications.	
11.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
11.06	Conduct a webcast and related services.	
11.07	Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience. 	

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, including access to computers and appropriate software. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 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.

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.