2013 - 2014
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	M/J Exploratory Career Wheel 2
Program Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Additional CTE Programs/Courses

	Secondary – Middle School	
Program Number	8000210	
CIP Number	1498999902	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester 	
Teacher Certification	Any VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE	
CTSO	Program Specific	
Facility Code	http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	

Purpose

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Additional CTE Programs/Courses career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to: exploration of basic principles, concepts, processes, and knowledge of subject areas to which the student is exposed, specific content based on selected intended outcomes from existing courses, instruction in making career choices and basic employability skills.  Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

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

Course Length: With the exception of the optional integration of the Career Exploration and Decision-Making Course into the M/J Exploratory Career Wheel 1 course, the Curriculum Frameworks are identical for all M/J Exploratory Wheel courses.  Districts may combine courses as desired to compose the exploratory wheel.  Regardless of the length of the wheel, outcomes 1-4 must be addressed along with the selected outcomes from the subject area.  If the wheel is at least 18 weeks in length, all outcomes of this framework must be addressed along with the selected outcomes from the subject areas included.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

The CTSO are program specific 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 course, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate competencies and skills from the subject area.
02.0	List career or further study opportunities in the subject area.
03.0	Demonstrate problem-solving skills related to, or use techniques in the subject area.
04.0	Locate and use data related to the subject area.
05.0	Exercise creativity related to the subject area.
06.0	Communicate personal reactions to the subject area.
07.0	Describe community resources related to the subject area.