2013 – 2014
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Orientation to Career and Technical Occupations and Career Planning
Program Type:	Orientation/Exploratory and Career Planning
Career Cluster:	Diversified Education

	Middle School	
Course Number	9100110	
CIP Number	10989999CE	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE
ANY FIELD WHEN CERT REFLECTS BACHELOR OR HIGHER	
CTSO	ANY 	
Facility Code	221 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 Diversified Education

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. 

Special Notes

Career Planning

The career and education planning course required by Section 1003.4156, Florida Statutes, has been integrated into this course.  This course must include career exploration using CHOICES or a comparable cost-effective program and educational planning using the online student advising system known as Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students at the Internet website FACTS.org; and shall result in the completion of a personalized academic and career plan.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

ANY CTSO 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.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s IEP or 504 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 individual educational plan (IEP) served in exceptional student education or 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.

Standards

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

01.0	Identify resources and technology for career planning.
02.0	Identify available career and technical employment opportunities.
03.0	Identify components of self-understanding.
04.0	Define and demonstrate cognitive skills.
05.0	Identify and apply a variety of learning techniques and styles.
06.0	Develop effective communication skills.
07.0	Demonstrate leadership skills.
08.0	Demonstrate workplace readiness skills.

2013 – 2014
Florida Department of Education 
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Orientation to Career and Technical Occupations 
Course Number: 	9100110
Course Length:	1 Semester

The purpose of this program is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of Diversified Education

01.0	Identify resources and technology for career planning--The student will be able to:

01.01	Using a variety of resources, assess personal abilities, temperaments, interests, values, experiences, personality traits, academic abilities, and work preferences. 
01.02	Identify non-traditional career options. 
01.03	Identify high skill/high wage occupations requiring specialized training with growth potential for future employment. 
01.04	Using assessments and inventories, match results to a career goal.  
01.05	Describe the steps involved in planning for education, career, and life goals.  
01.06	Develop a career plan to include training/education requirements, tasks/responsibilities, employment prospects, and career/advancement opportunities
01.07	Discuss advantages/disadvantages of entering the military, attending a trade/technical school, and/or enrolling at a community college/four-year university.  
01.08	Begin creating a portfolio of documents for job placement.  

02.0	Identify available career and technical employment opportunities--The student will be able to:

02.01	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Agriscience and Natural Resources
02.02	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Construction.  
02.03	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Manufacturing.  
02.04	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution Services
02.05	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Information Technology Services.  
02.06	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Wholesale/Retail Sales and Services.  
02.07	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Financial Services.  
02.08	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Hospitality and Tourism.  
02.09	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Business and Administrative Services
02.10	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Health Services.  
02.11	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Human Services.  
02.12	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Arts and Communication Services. 
02.13	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Legal and Protective Services. 
02.14	Identify employment opportunities in the area of Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Services.

03.0	Identify components of self-understanding--The student will be able to:

03.01	Explain how values are acquired and changed. 
03.02	Explain how work is affected by values.  
03.03	Identify how individuals from diverse backgrounds offer unique contributions
03.04	Discuss methods for adapting learning styles to the method of instructional delivery.  

04.0	Define and demonstrate cognitive skills--The student will be able to:

04.01	Describe importance of time management to complete tasks accurately and on time.  
04.02	Outline strategies for effective time management.  
04.03	Describe role and relationship between values, aptitudes, abilities, and goal setting and attainment of academic and occupational skills.  
04.04	Set personal goals and develop a plan of action to achieve those goals.  
04.05	Identify problems and consequences of meeting goals.  
04.06	Describe ways to deal with success and failure.  
04.07	Exhibit awareness of and respect for others.
04.08	Demonstrate ways to improve test-taking skills, including preparing for standardized tests.
04.09	Explain the steps in decision-making. 
04.10	Identify the process involved in problem solving. 
04.11	Develop an action plan for solving problems and making decisions.  
04.12	Identify strategies for building self-esteem and enhancing decision-making skills.  
04.13	Demonstrate knowledge of the planning process.
04.14	Demonstrate ability to think creatively and generate new ideas.
04.15	Demonstrate the ability to conduct a systematic analysis of personal strengths and weaknesses.

05.0	Identify and apply a variety of learning techniques and styles--The student will be able to:

05.01	Describe the advantages of good note taking/outlining and listening skills.  
05.02	Explain and apply a variety of strategies for knowledge retention of specific data, etc.  
05.03	Describe and apply study techniques.  
05.04	Discuss and employ a variety of test-taking strategies. 
05.05	Discuss the seven intelligences as identified by Howard Gardner (musical, bodily-kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal).  
05.06	Discuss styles of learning as identified by Anthony Gregoric (concrete sequential, abstract sequential, abstract random, concrete random).  
05.07	Identify learning style as auditory language, visual language, auditory numerical, visual numerical, and/or auditory-visual-kinesthetic combination.  

06.0	Develop effective communication skills--The student will be able to:

06.01	Identify the effectiveness of assertive, aggressive, and passive communication. 
06.02	Dramatize the impact of non-verbal behavior on communication.  
06.03	Develop ways to provide effective feedback and deal with criticism.  
06.04	Describe the importance of the proper use of grammar, vocabulary, diction, and etiquette.  
06.05	Demonstrate ability to communicate in a multicultural setting. 
06.06	Demonstrate ability to listen to, follow, and provide directions.  , 
06.07	Participate in group and committee discussions to reach group consensus.  
06.08	Write, edit, and revise a communication so that it presents information in a clear, correct, concise, complete, consistent, and courteous manner. 

07.0	Demonstrate leadership skills--The student will be able to:

07.01	Demonstrate ability to negotiate, resolve conflict through peer mediation, handle stress, deal with undesirable behavior in others, share in task accomplishment, and build positive working relationships with others.  
07.02	Identify characteristics of a leader and team member.  
07.03	Define and practice brainstorming. 
07.04	Describe the use of teams to increase productivity.  
07.05	Demonstrate business and social etiquette.

08.0	Demonstrate workplace readiness skills--The student will be able to:

08.01	Identify resources used in a job search.  
08.02	Discuss importance of drug tests and criminal background checks in identifying possible employment options. 
08.03	Identify steps of the job application process including arranging for references and proper documentation (e.g., green card).  
08.04	Demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming for employment.  
08.05	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job.  
08.06	Prepare a resume (electronic and traditional), letter of application, follow-up letter, acceptance/rejection letter, letter of resignation, letter of recommendation.  
08.07	Complete a job application form neatly, legibly, and error free.  
08.08	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques (behavioral).  

Listed below are the standards that must be met to satisfy the requirements of Section 1003.4156, Florida Statutes.

The student will be able to:

09.0	Describe the influences that societal, economic, and technological changes have on employment trends and future training. 
10.0	Develop skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information. 
11.0	Identify and demonstrate processes for making short and long term goals. 
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills such as working in a group, problem-solving and organizational skills, and the importance of entrepreneurship. 
13.0	Understand the relationship between educational achievement and career choices/postsecondary options.  
14.0	Identify a career cluster and related pathways that match career and education goals. 
15.0	Develop a career and education plan that includes short and long-term goals, high school program of study, and postsecondary/career goals. 
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of technology and its application in career fields/clusters.