2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

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

PSAV	
Program Number	I480205	
CIP Number	0610030501	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	990 hours	
Teacher Certification	PRINTING @7  7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-5111 – Prepress Technicians and Workers
43-9031 – Desktop Publishers	
Facility Code	245 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	9
Reading: 	9	

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 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 purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment in the Printing and Graphics Communications Industry.

The course content will include but is not limited to the following: Administrative support operations, pre-press/imaging operations, press operations and finishing operations.  The course content should also include training in communication leadership, human relations, employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.

This program also prepares individuals to set up, operate and maintain preparation, printing, binding and finishing equipment used in the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry.  Graduates of this program will also be prepared for further specialized training and education in Graphic Arts Technology and other related technologies.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Printing and Graphic Communications Industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

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 two occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	

A	GRA0020
GRA0021	Digital Publishing Assistant 1
Digital Publishing Assistant 2	247 hours
248 hours	51-5022	

B	GRA0022
GRA0023	Desktop Publishing Specialist 1
Desktop Publishing Specialist 2	247 hours
248 hours	43-9031	

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

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

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of safety and first aid practices.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of graphic communications and processes.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic electronic imaging competencies.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in scanning (image capture) operations.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of a vector base graphics programs.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic pre-press operations.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs.
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced operation of digital production printing system.
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography.
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations.
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in scanning (image capture) operations.
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of a vector base graphics programs.
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic pre-press operations.
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in making and using files in the portable document format (PDF)-–The student will be able to:
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies.
20.0	Demonstrate understanding of color principles as applied to the preparation, production, evaluation, and correction of color printing.:
21.0	Demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot normal operating problems on a digital printing system.
01.0	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Digital Printing Technology
PSAV Number:	I480205

Course Number:  GRA0020
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Digital Publishing Assistant 1 – 247 Hours – SOC Code 51-5022	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of safety and first aid practices--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the importance of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).	
01.02	Practice proper safety procedures when operating equipment.	
01.03	Pass a general lab safety test.	
01.04	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.	
01.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the "Florida Right-to-Know Law" as recorded in Florida Statutes, Chapter 442.	
01.06	Pass a safety test in an individual’s specialty area(s).	
01.07	Practice approved methods to dispose of waste materials.	
01.08	Read, comprehend and follow instructions on warning labels.	
01.09	Demonstrate industry standard behaviors when working with others.	
01.10	Demonstrate a working knowledge of the safety color code.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of graphic communications and processes--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Define the role of graphics in the world.	
02.02	Identify printing markets and types of printing business.	
02.03	List printing’s ranking among other industries.	
02.04	Identify the major printing processes.	
02.05	List the advantages of each major printing process.	
02.06	List the disadvantages of each major printing process.	
02.07	Identify the products produced by each major printing process.	
02.08	List the flow of printing product from initial need to a final product.	
02.09	List the technical production flow from idea to a finished product.	
02.10	Identify major occupations in the graphic arts.	
02.11	List the major responsibilities for each occupation.	
02.12	Identify basic salary/wage expectation ranges for local area.	
02.13	Explain the various processes used to produce digitally printed material.	
02.14	Identify the various function screens on the user interface for a digital production printing system.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in art and copy preparation--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Prepare comprehensive layouts including a finished working mock-ups.	
03.02	Employ the use of printers’ measurements to compute inches and fractions, points and picas, decimals, percentages, and proportions.	
03.03	Use copy fitting and mark-up procedures to specify type sizes, styles etc.	
03.04	Follow a job ticket to program and run standard jobs using a digital production printing system.	
03.05	Program and load stock needed for a standard job.	
03.06	Demonstrate basic proficiency in the operation of the scanner component of a black and white digital production printing system.	
03.07	Demonstrate basic proficiency in the operation of the printer component of a digital production printing system.	
03.08	Demonstrate basic proficiency in the operation of the delivery and binding components of a digital production printing system.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Use a variety of paint/edit/selection tools and special effects filters to manipulate digital images.	
04.02	Identify industry standards and practices in file image compression, storage, and retrieval.	
04.03	Apply image correction and color correction procedures/tools to continuous tone files.	
04.04	Control image editing software to incorporate tone reproduction characteristics into continuous tone files. 	
04.05	Use photo editing software to incorporate output requirements into continuous tone files.	
	
Course Number:  GRA0021
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Digital Publishing Assistant 2 – 248 Hours – SOC Code 51-5022	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic electronic imaging competencies--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Read and comprehend production information on a job jacket/ticket.	
05.02	Identify the various kinds of items that can be designed and produced using desktop publishing and digital production printing systems.	
05.03	Demonstrate understanding of software capabilities.	
05.04	Select appropriate software for word processing, graphics, scanning and page layout.	
05.05	Organize a file management system for opening, copying, saving and deleting files.	
05.06	Demonstrate file management operations for opening, copying, saving and deleting files.	
05.07	Prepare a dummy for a multi-page signature.	
05.08	Demonstrate an understanding of data exchange.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Measure copy/text in points and picas using a line gauge.	
06.02	Identify x-height, mean-line, baseline, ascenders, descanters, and their roles in measuring and designing with type.	
06.03	Identify caps, lowercase, uppercase, small caps and ligatures.	
06.04	Define dingbats, bullets, rules, and symbols and their uses in publications.	
06.05	Distinguish between display (headline) type and body (text) type by their point sizes and styles.	
06.06	Identify the basic type styles and their uses.	
06.07	Define the "weight" and "posture" of type.	
06.08	Distinguish between serif and sans serif type styles.	
06.09	Define letter spacing and kerning of type characters.	
06.10	Define word spacing and the relationship of em and en in paragraph spacing.	
06.11	Define line spacing and explain the measurement principles for the leading of text.	
06.12	Define the type arrangements: flush left, ragged right, flush right, ragged left, centered, justified, and forced justified.	
06.13	Define and demonstrate copy fitting.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate how to markup a copy for production of a printed piece.	
07.02	Select appropriate page layout software for a given job.	
07.03	Demonstrate functional knowledge of computer commands/codes/menus/palette for the software in use.	
07.04	Demonstrate text alignment, element positioning and rules of page design for printed matter.	
07.05	Demonstrate a proficiency in conducting basic search operations.	
07.06	Place copy from word processing program to a page layout program according to job specifications.	
07.07	Proofread, edit and make corrections/adjustment to copy on screen.	
07.08	Download fonts.	
07.09	Place graphics, rules, and dingbats from an existing file into a publication.	
07.10	Demonstrate the procedure for cropping graphics electronically.	
07.11	Create a 2-sided, 3-panel brochure using graphics and text for publication.	
07.12	Create a 4-page newsletter using windows, blocks, text, graphics, frames and headings.	
07.13	Create a 2-page newsletter using drop caps for paragraph openings, wraparound (runaround) and graphics.	
07.14	Create a printed piece using tints, reverses and manipulated type for effect.	
07.15	Produce a multicolor flyer using electronic spot color separations.	
07.16	Demonstrate knowledge of available page layout programs - capabilities, advantage, and disadvantages.	
07.17	Use electronic dictionary, spell checker, and automatic hyphenation.	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in scanning (image capture) operations--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify scanner hardware and its basic components and operations.	
08.02	Identify basic scanner software, its uses and limitations.	
08.03	Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations for continuous tone copy.	
08.04	Place scanned graphics/photos into existing page layout program.	
08.05	Use a camera for capturing images intended for print reproduction.	
08.06	Clean and prepare prints for final scans.	
08.07	Properly handle customer original art.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of a vector base graphics programs--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Log-on/boot-up vector-based graphics program and demonstrate a functional knowledge of commands/codes/menus/tools and procedures for their uses.	
09.02	Draw a design appropriate for a given job using a graphics program.	
09.03	Create a design using tints, fills and paint for a given job using a graphics program.	
09.04	Create a design using manipulated type (rotated, circled, extended, etc.) for a publication.	
09.05	Trace a drawing/photograph using a graphics program.	
09.06	Create a design/publication using electronic clip art.	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic pre-press operations--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Define the application of digital photography in electronic imaging.	
10.02	Identify and compare digital proofs.	
10.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the PostScript page description language.	
10.04	Describe the strengths and weaknesses of TIFF, EPS, PICT, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and DCS image formats.	
10.05	Use a file compression utility for file transfer or storage.	
10.06	Create a single color layout using clip art.	
10.07	Create a single color layout using work and turn.	
10.08	Change contrast using tint screens and shading techniques.	
10.09	Create a logo design and integrate it into a brochure design.	
10.10	Produce special effects type using a graphics application.	
10.11	Produce a multicolor job that includes scans, text and spot color artwork.	
10.12	Prepare page layout files containing graphic images for remote output.	
10.13	Follow instructions to produce, modify or output files according to a customer supplied criteria.	
10.14	Produce a color scan.	
10.15	Use a photo manipulation program to perform basic color correction and basic image cloning.	
10.16	Describe the characteristics output devices.	
10.17	Configure software and hardware for output to devices.	
10.18	Evaluate image (output) quality.	
10.19	Submit files to and use network, non-network and remote output devices.	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Use a variety of paint/edit/selection tools and special effects filters to manipulate digital images.	
11.02	Identify and apply industry standards and practices in file image compression, storage, and retrieval.	
11.03	Apply image correction and color correction procedures/tools to continuous tone files.	
11.04	Control image editing software to incorporate tone reproduction characteristics into continuous tone files.	
11.05	Use photo editing software to incorporate output requirements into continuous tone files.	

Course Number:  GRA0022
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Desktop Publishing Specialist 1 – 247 Hours – SOC Code 43-9031	
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced operation of digital production printing system-–The student will be able to:	
12.01	Use the system interface to adjust image tone reproduction quality.	
12.02	Use the system interface to modify page images through the functions of copy, mask, duplicate, delete, move, add, replace, rotate, and overlay images.	
12.03	Use the merge library function.	
12.04	Program and run a job with tab stock.	
12.05	Program and run a job with folded signatures.	
12.06	Program and set-up the various in-line finishing and binding options.	
12.07	Program and run productivity features including cover sheets, job separator sheets, and the use of saved job tickets.	
12.08	Program and run jobs on a digital color printing system.	
12.09	Evaluate and adjust color print quality.	
12.10	Apply troubleshooting and problem solving strategies on digital printing systems.	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of type and typography--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify strategies and software used for font management in desktop publishing.	
13.02	Set-up and use font management software.	
13.03	Use the type scaling, kerning, tracking, and baseline shift typographic functions.	
13.04	Demonstrate the comparative typography weaknesses and strengths of word processing software and page layout software.	
13.05	Identify the difference between formatted and unformatted text files.	
13.06	Demonstrate the correct use of paragraph and character style definitions in page layout software applications.	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using page layout operations--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Set up column grids for electronic page layout according to job specifications.	
14.02	Set up/select appropriate pagination for a given job.	
14.03	Demonstrate the uses of footers and headers.	
14.04	Set text with appropriate margins, formatting, gutters, leading, headings etc.	
14.05	Define and apply multiple master pages to a long document.	
14.06	Merge documents in part or in their entirety.	
14.07	Use paths for type and for image clipping.	
14.08	Modify and redefine page and document specifications.	
14.09	Apply section numbering for long documents.	
14.10	Prepare document index page.	
14.11	Save document as a various file formats.	
14.12	Determine and set preferences for specific document production requirements.	
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in scanning (image capture) operations--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Clean and prepare prints and slides for final scans.	
15.02	Calculate needed scan resolution.	
15.03	Demonstrate how to calculate needed percentage of enlargement/reduction.	
15.04	Properly handle customer original art.	
15.05	Scan reflection and transmission originals including following customer specifications for cropping, sizing, file formats, and resolution.	
15.06	Acquire files from disks.	
15.07	Set-up and use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to capture text pages and prepare a document for editing in word processing application.	
15.08	Locate and download specified files from the WWW/Internet.	
	
Course Number:  GRA0023
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Desktop Publishing Specialist 2 – 248 Hours – SOC Code 43-9031	
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of a vector base graphics programs--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Draw a design appropriate for a given job using a graphics program.	
16.02	Create a design using tints, fills and paint for a given job using a graphics program.	
16.03	Create a design using manipulated type (rotated, circled, extended, etc.) for a publication.	
16.04	Trace a drawing/photograph using a graphics program.	
16.05	Organize and use typography, photography and illustration elements to communicate information in print.	
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic pre-press operations--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Calibrate a scanner.	
17.02	Calibrate a color monitor.	
17.03	Follow instructions to produce, modify or output files according to specified production workflow standards.	
17.04	Describe the characteristics of output devices.	
17.05	Configure software and hardware for output to devices.	
17.06	Define data fields and publish contents of a database.	
17.07	Submit files to and use: servers; spoolers; queues; and software and hardware RIPs.	
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in making and using files in the portable document format (PDF)-–The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define the relationship between PostScript and PDF files.	
18.02	Identify and define the attributes and advantages of a PDF file.	
18.03	Identify and define the uses for the PDF file in the digital printing workflow.	
18.04	Identify and define ways to distribute PDF files.	
18.05	Make a PDF file from a PostScript file to meet given production specifications.	
18.06	Edit, modify, and annotate a PDF file using appropriate software.	
18.07	Use the PDF file format to make a multi-purposed document for both digital printing and for interactive media.	
18.08	Make a searchable digital catalog of a collection of PDF files.	
18.09	Define and apply security and job options to PDF files.	
18.10	Organize and embed fonts in a PDF file.	
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic finishing and distribution competencies--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Read and comprehend production information on a job jacket/ticket.	
19.02	Apply basic math skills to the binding and distribution operations.	
19.03	Prepare folding dummy from press sheet in accordance with job ticket specifications and approved proof.	
19.04	Setup and operate folder in accordance with job ticket specifications and folding dummy.	
19.05	Apply basic principles of finishing and distribution following folded bound signature impositions to allow for lips, trims and bleeds according to saddle- and side-stitch binding method.	
19.06	Define how to use and setup cutters.	
19.07	Prepare rule-out of press sheet for finishing operations according to job ticket specifications and approved proof.	
19.08	Setup and operate cutter in accordance with rule-out.	
19.09	Square substrate.	
19.10	Define and identify problems with substrate.	
19.11	Define the proper maintenance procedures for paper cutters.	
19.12	Define how to change the blade on a paper cutter.	
19.13	Select and identify the most commonly used types of paper.	
19.14	Demonstrate knowledge of paper types related to their printing, folding and binding characteristics.	
19.15	Hand-jog 8 1/2" x 11" substrate.	
19.16	Machine-jog substrate.	
19.17	Define and identify off-line finishing systems.	
19.18	Define the fundamentals of saddle stitching and perfect binding.	
19.19	Identify the components of case, spiral, and perfect bound books.	
19.20	Estimate the cost of materials and production for performing bindery operations; cutting, scoring, folding, packaging and coating.	
19.21	Setup and operate stitcher (side and saddle).	
19.22	List the techniques used to control waste production and disposal in a modern bindery.	
19.23	Define and identify spiral, comb, and wire binding equipment and supplies.	
19.24	Define tipping procedures.	
19.25	Perform preventive maintenance on binding and finishing equipment.	
19.26	Demonstrate methods of counting substrate (machine, measurement, weight and rapid multiple-sheet manual counting by fives).	
19.27	Define collating flat sheets.	
19.28	Setup and operate a paper drill for standard loose-leaf binder.	
19.29	Define and identify packaging and shrink-wrapping equipment.	
19.30	Demonstrate how to package and identify completed job according to job specifications.	
20.0	Demonstrate understanding of color principles as applied to the preparation, production, evaluation, and correction of color printing–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Describe the concepts of color theory and color temperature.	
20.02	Describe factors affecting the perception and recognition of color.	
20.03	Identify and apply industry standard criteria to the evaluation of color in imaging and publishing.	
20.04	Describe and identify the components and processes of color publishing systems.	
20.05	Evaluate and color correct the quality of color publishing images.	
20.06	Identify and describe models used to specify color.	
20.07	Describe and identify color output devices of digital imaging systems.	
20.08	Evaluate the quality of digital imaging color output devices.	
20.09	Identify and describe the purposes of a Color Management System.	
21.0	Demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot normal operating problems on a digital printing system–The student will be able to:	
21.01	Perform the preventive maintenance procedures for cleaning sensors, camming motor, and binder.	
21.02	Adjust paper path to handle various papers. 	
21.03	Determine source of machine-based print problems and to apply corrections strategies for which training has been given.	
21.04	Determine when to appropriately contact vendor technical support.	

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)

SkillsUSA is 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.

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. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9, Language 9, and Reading 9.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf.  

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.

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.

Articulation

This program (I480205) has a statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education:

Graphics Technology (1611080300) – 6 credits

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