2013 – 2014
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Practical Arts General
Program Type:	Non Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Diversified Education

	Secondary – Non Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8300320	
CIP Number	10988660PA	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	1 credit	
Teacher Certification	ANY FIELD BA OR HIGHER CERT
ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE	
CTSO	Any 	
Facility Code	221 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
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 	

Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide students with general practical skills.  The content of this course will consist of the content contained in two or more existing practical arts courses.

Laboratory Activities

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

Special notes

The typical length for this course for the average achieving student is 150 hours.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Any Career and Technical Student Organization 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.

Essential Skills

Essential skills identified by the Division of Career and Adult Education have been integrated into the standards and benchmarks of this program.  These skills represent the general knowledge and skills considered by industry to be essential for success in careers across all career clusters.  Students preparing for a career served by this program at any level should be able to demonstrate these skills in the context of this program.  A complete list of Essential Skills and links to instructional resources in support of these Essential Skills are published on the CTE Essential Skills page of the FL-DOE website (http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/essential_skills.asp).

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 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 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.  Note postsecondary curriculum 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

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

Bright Futures/Gold Seal Scholarship

Course substitutions as defined in the Comprehensive Course Table for this program area may be used to qualify a student for Florida’s Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship, providing all other eligibility requirements are met.  Eligibility requirements are available online at https://www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/fnbpcm02_CCTMain.aspx. 

Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit 

Many courses in CTE programs meet the Fine Arts/Practical Arts credit for high school graduation.  A listing of approved CTE courses is published each year as a supplemental resource to the Course Code Directory (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/default.asp). 

Standards

The intended outcomes for this course will be those outcomes that are selected from other practical arts courses, including the basic employability skills needed to locate, secure, and maintain employment.

01.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.
02.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills.
03.0	Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas. 
04.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.
05.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation.
06.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. 
07.0	Use information technology tools.
08.0	Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives.
09.0	Demonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.
10.0	Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment.
11.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
12.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.

2013 – 2014
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Practical Arts General
Course Number: 	8300320
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

01.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills--The students will be able to:  AF3.0

01.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.  AF3.2
01.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.  AF3.4
01.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.  AF3.5

02.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills--The students will be able to:  AF4.0

02.01	Discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.  AF4.1
02.02	Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data, and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.  AF4.3

03.0	Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas--The students will be able to:

03.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.  CM1.0
03.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.  CM3.0
03.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.  CM5.0
03.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.  CM6.0
03.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.  CM7.0
03.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.  CM8.0
03.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.  CM10.0

04.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills--The students will be able to:  AF2.0

04.01	Locate, comprehend and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.  AF2.4
04.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.  AF2.5
04.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences.  AF2.9

05.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation--The students will be able to:

05.01	Employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.  PS1.0
05.02	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.  PS2.0
05.03	Identify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals.  PS3.0
05.04	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.  PS4.0

06.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance--The students will be able to:

06.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.  SHE1.0
06.02	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.
06.03	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.   SHE2.0

07.0	Use information technology tools--The students will be able to:

07.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.  IT1.0
07.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and internet applications.  IT2.0
07.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.  IT3.0
07.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.  IT4.0

08.0	Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives--The students will be able to:

08.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.  LT1.0
08.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.  LT3.0
08.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.  LT4.0 
08.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.  LT5.0

09.0	Demonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies--The students will be able to:

09.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.  FL2.0
09.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.  FL3.0
09.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.  FL3.1
09.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.  FL3.2
09.05	Maintain financial records.  FL3.3
09.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.  FL3.4
09.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.

10.0	Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment--The students will be able to: 

10.01	Describe the nature and types of business organizations.  SY1.0
10.02	Explain the effect of key organizational systems on performance and quality. 
10.03	List and describe quality control systems and/or practices common to the workplace.  SY2.0
10.04	Explain the impact of the global economy on business organizations.

11.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities--The students will be able to:

11.01	Evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.  ELR1.0
11.02	Evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.  ELR1.1
11.03	Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.  ELR1.2
11.04	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.  ELR2.0

12.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills--The students will be able to:

12.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.  ECD1.0
12.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.  ECD2.0
12.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.  ECD3.0
12.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.  ECD5.0
12.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.  ECD6.0
12.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.  ECD7.0
12.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.  ECD8.0
12.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.  ECD9.0
12.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.  ECD10.0