2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Exploration of Career and Technical Occupations
Program Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Diversified Education

Secondary – Middle School	
Program Number	9100210	
CIP Number	10989999EX	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE
COOR WK EX @7 7G
ANY FIELD WHEN CERT REFLECTS BACHELOR OR HIGHER	
CTSO	N/A 	
Facility Code	http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Exploration of Career and Technical Occupations.  To give students initial exposure to the skills and attitudes associated with occupations in a diverse range of careers.  

The content of this course will consist of the content contained in two or more existing exploration courses and may include instruction in making a career choice and the basic employability skills needed to locate, secure, and maintain employment.

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

Standards

The intended outcomes for this course will be those outcomes that are selected from other exploration courses and may also include instruction in making a career choice and in the basic employability skills needed to locate, secure, and maintain employment.

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. 

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.