2013-2014
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Career Education For Students With Disabilities
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Instructional Support Services
  							
	Secondary	PSAV	
Program Number	9001810	S990002	
CIP Number	13990002SN	13990002SN	
Grade Level	7-12, 30, 31	30, 31	
Standard Length	Variable credits	Variable based on Adult Individual Educational Plan (AIEP)	
Teacher Certification	ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE	ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE	
CTSO	N/A	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable)	N/A	N/A	
Facility Code	Appropriate   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:               N/A	
Language:                    N/A	
Reading: 	N/A	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to provide specialized career education for students with disabilities.  Competencies in job preparatory instruction are provided that will enable students to enter an occupation for which they have been trained.  The program is individualized for each student through the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) process and includes selected competencies from one or more of the career and technical program areas.  This program is job preparatory and is included in the placement and follow-up reporting procedure.

Program Structure

When the student masters the individually determined student performance objectives in the IEP, the student is reported as a completer of OCP A.  It is expected that upon completion of OCP A, the student will transition to employment.  At some point in the future, should the individual need to re-enter the education system for training in a different occupational field or for advancement in the same field, the student may enroll in the program again with a new IEP.  Upon mastering the student performance objectives in the new IEP, the student may be coded as a completer of OCP B.

The following table illustrates the PSAV program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Course Length	SOC Code	
A	SLS0051	Training Related Occupations 1	MULTIPLE	NA	
B	SLS0052	Training Related Occupations 2	MULTIPLE	NA	

The following table illustrates the Secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	Level	
A	9001810	Career Education for Students with Disabilities	VARIES	NA	NA	

When this program is offered at the secondary level, a student may earn multiple credits.  Multiple credits may be earned sequentially or simultaneously.  The particular outcomes and student performance standards which the secondary student must master to earn credit must be specified on an individual basis.  The job or jobs for which the student is being trained should be reflected in the student’s desired post-school outcome statement on the Transition Individual Educational Plan (Transition IEP).

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

Documentation of mastery of the student performance standards must be maintained.   Adult Individual Educational Plan (AIEPs) must be maintained for audit purposes.  

The following chart lists the components of the Adult Individual Educational Plan required for specific postsecondary programs.

Adult Individual Educational Plan
(AIEP) Components:	S990002
	S990004	9900100	
Expected program outcomes for the student	X	X	X	
Present performance level	X	X	X	
Annual goals, instructional objectives, and/or student performance standards for mastery of OCP/LCP (needed for job)	X	X	X	
Procedures for monitoring student performance	X	X	X	
Specialized educational services, aids, or equipment	X	X	X	
Projected dates for initiation of services	X	X	X	
Schedule for periodic evaluation of progress	X	X	X	
Identification of job for which student is being trained	X	X	*	
Statement of transition services needs including interagency linkage	X	X	X	
*Only required if student's AIEP includes vocational student performance standards.

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.

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).

Basic Skills 

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 N/A, Language N/A, and Reading N/A.  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 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

The PSAV component of this program has no statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education.  However, this does not preclude the awarding of credits by any college through local agreements. 

For details on statewide 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

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

01.0	Determine realistic employment goals.
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills appropriate to the workplace.
03.0	Manage interpersonal relationships.
04.0	Use technology, tools, equipment and supplies safely and correctly.
05.0	Demonstrate acquired skills through on-the-job training.
06.0	Demonstrate mastery of selected outcomes from one or more job preparatory programs

2013-2014
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Career Education For Students With Disabilities
PSAV Number:	S990002
 
Course Number: SLS0051
Occupational Completion Point: A 
Training Related Occupation 1 – Variable Hours – SOC Code N/A
	
01.0	DETERMINE REALISTIC EMPLOYMENT GOALS--The student will be able to:

01.01	Acquire information in order to determine realistic employment goals.
01.02	Identify potential careers available in the community.
01.03	Compare personal strengths and weaknesses, including physical and cognitive abilities, to specific job requirements.
01.04	Match interests and abilities with potential careers.

02.0	DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS APPROPRIATE TO THE WORKPLACE--The student will be able to:

02.01	Participate in job search activities.
02.02	Complete an accurate job application.
02.03	Demonstrate acceptable job interviewing skills.
02.04	Use time management practices.
02.05	Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.
02.06	Identify the benefits and responsibilities associated with successful employment.
02.07	Access various modes of transportation.

03.0	MANAGE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS--The student will be able to:

03.01	Participate as a member of a team.
03.02	Demonstrate acceptable work attitudes.
03.03	Demonstrate characteristics of a good employee.
03.04	Maintain a positive relationship with a supervisor.

04.0	USE TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SAFELY AND CORRECTLY--The student will be able to:

04.01	Identify technology, tools, equipment and supplies necessary for a specific work task.
04.02	Locate technology, tools, equipment and supplies required to complete a specific task.
04.03	Use technology, tools, equipment and supplies safely and correctly for a specific work task.
04.04	Clean and maintain technology, tools and equipment.
04.05	Store technology, tools, equipment and supplies correctly.
05.0	
DEMONSTRATE ACQUIRED SKILLS THROUGH ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING--The student will be able to:

05.01	Maintain a positive attitude towards a job.
05.02	Demonstrate appropriate job performance skills.
05.03	Maintain a level of productivity required by the job.
05.04	Use evaluations to improve performance.
05.05	Comply with employee rules, regulations, and procedures.
05.06	Apply effective communication appropriate to the job.
05.07	Apply problem solving strategies to real life situations.

06.0	DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF SELECTED OUTCOMES FROM ONE OR MORE JOB PREPARATORY PROGRAMS--The student will be able to:

06.01	Perform tasks as they relate to specific job training performance.
06.02	Practice related SCANS competencies.

Course Number:  S990002
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Training Related Occupation 2 – Variable Hours – SOC Code N/A 

At some point in the future, should the individual need to re-enter the education system for training in a different occupational field or for advancement in the same field, the student may enroll in the program again with a new IEP.  Upon mastering the student performance objectives in the new IEP, the student may be coded as a completer of OCP B.

01.0	DETERMINE REALISTIC EMPLOYMENT GOALS--The student will be able to:

01.01	Acquire information in order to determine realistic employment goals.
01.02	Identify potential careers available in the community.
01.03	Compare personal strengths and weaknesses, including physical and cognitive abilities, to specific job requirements.
01.04	Match interests and abilities with potential careers.

02.0	DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS APPROPRIATE TO THE WORKPLACE--The student will be able to:

02.01	Participate in job search activities.
02.02	Complete an accurate job application.
02.03	Demonstrate acceptable job interviewing skills.
02.04	Use time management practices.
02.05	Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.
02.06	Identify the benefits and responsibilities associated with successful employment.
02.07	Access various modes of transportation.

03.0	MANAGE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS--The student will be able to:

03.01	Participate as a member of a team.
03.02	Demonstrate acceptable work attitudes.
03.03	Demonstrate characteristics of a good employee.
03.04	Maintain a positive relationship with a supervisor.

04.0	USE TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SAFELY AND CORRECTLY--The student will be able to:

04.01	Identify technology, tools, equipment and supplies necessary for a specific work task.
04.02	Locate technology, tools, equipment and supplies required to complete a specific task.
04.03	Use technology, tools, equipment and supplies safely and correctly for a specific work task.
04.04	Clean and maintain technology, tools and equipment.
04.05	Store technology, tools, equipment and supplies correctly.

05.0	DEMONSTRATE ACQUIRED SKILLS THROUGH ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING--The student will be able to:

05.01	Maintain a positive attitude towards a job.
05.02	Demonstrate appropriate job performance skills.
05.03	Maintain a level of productivity required by the job.
05.04	Use evaluations to improve performance.
05.05	Comply with employee rules, regulations, and procedures.
05.06	Apply effective communication appropriate to the job.
05.07	Apply problem solving strategies to real life situations.

06.0	DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF SELECTED OUTCOMES FROM ONE OR MORE JOB PREPARATORY PROGRAMS--The student will be able to:

06.01	Perform tasks as they relate to specific job training performance.
06.02	Practice related SCANS competencies.

2013-2014
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Career Education For Students With Disabilities
Course Number: 	9001810
Course Credit:	Multiple

01.0	DETERMINE REALISTIC EMPLOYMENT GOALS--The student will be able to:

01.01	Acquire information in order to determine realistic employment goals.
01.02	Identify potential careers available in the community.
01.03	Compare personal strengths and weaknesses, including physical and cognitive abilities, to specific job requirements.
01.04	Match interests and abilities with potential careers.

02.0	DEMONSTRATE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS APPROPRIATE TO THE WORKPLACE--The student will be able to:

02.01	Participate in job search activities.
02.02	Complete an accurate job application.
02.03	Demonstrate acceptable job interviewing skills.
02.04	Use time management practices.
02.05	Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.
02.06	Identify the benefits and responsibilities associated with successful employment.
02.07	Access various modes of transportation.

03.0	MANAGE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS--The student will be able to:

03.01	Participate as a member of a team.
03.02	Demonstrate acceptable work attitudes.
03.03	Demonstrate characteristics of a good employee.
03.04	Maintain a positive relationship with a supervisor.

04.0	USE TECHNOLOGY, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SAFELY AND CORRECTLY--The student will be able to:

04.01	Identify technology, tools, equipment and supplies necessary for a specific work task.
04.02	Locate technology, tools, equipment and supplies required to complete a specific task.
04.03	Use technology, tools, equipment and supplies safely and correctly for a specific work task.
04.04	Clean and maintain technology, tools and equipment.
04.05	Store technology, tools, equipment and supplies correctly.
05.0	
DEMONSTRATE ACQUIRED SKILLS THROUGH ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING--The student will be able to:

05.01	Maintain a positive attitude towards a job.
05.02	Demonstrate appropriate job performance skills.
05.03	Maintain a level of productivity required by the job.
05.04	Use evaluations to improve performance.
05.05	Comply with employee rules, regulations, and procedures.
05.06	Apply effective communication appropriate to the job.
05.07	Apply problem solving strategies to real life situations.

06.0	DEMONSTRATE MASTERY OF SELECTED OUTCOMES FROM ONE OR MORE VOCATIONAL PREPARATORY PROGRAMS--The student will be able to:

06.01	Perform tasks as they relate to specific job training performance.
06.02	Practice related SCANS competencies.