Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Natural Resources 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8006200	
CIP Number	0103010302	
Grade Level	9-12	
Standard Length	5 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	19-4091 -- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
19-1031 -- Conservation Scientists	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

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 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) 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 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to planning, management, finance, technical and production 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 four courses. Planned and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) must be provided through one or more of the following:  (1) foundational career exploration, (2) directed laboratory experience, (3) project ownership/entrepreneurship, (4) cooperative education/internship, (5) School Based Enterprise, or (6) Service Learning.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8106810	Agriscience Foundations 1	AGRICULTUR 1 @2  	1 credit		3	EQ	
8006220	Introduction to Natural Resources 2		1 credit	19-4091	3		
8006230	Natural Resource Technology 3		1 credit	19-4091	3		
8006240	Natural Resource Management 4		1 credit	19-1031	3		
8006250	Advanced Natural Resources 5		1 credit	19-1031	3		
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

National Standards (NS): Council for Agricultural Education

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned with National Standards AFNR Standards from the Council for Agricultural Education.  If so, the standards have been identified and cross walked with the corresponding CTE standard and/or benchmark. National Standards can be found by accessing the following link: https://ffa.app.box.com/v/Library/folder/52815452676. 

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:

Agriscience Foundations 1
01.0	Examine the history of AFNR production at the local, national, and global level. 
02.0	Employ scientific reasoning to make informed decisions in AFNR systems.
03.0	Apply scientific skills and principles in natural resources.
04.0	Apply scientific skills and principles in plant science.
05.0	Apply scientific skills and principles in animal science.
06.0	Apply scientific skills and principles in food science.
07.0	Apply scientific skills and principles in power, structure, and technical systems.
08.0	Explore AFNR professional development organizations.

Introduction to Natural Resources 2
09.0	Identify major ecosystems in Florida.
10.0	Describe hydrology.
11.0	Practice safety skills and procedures.
12.0	Demonstrate sampling procedures.
13.0	Collect and test samples used to determine soil characteristics.
14.0	Describe related geologic principles.
15.0	Discuss related standards and regulations.
16.0	Identify wetland management practices.
17.0	Describe methods to manage wildlife.
18.0	Describe procedures to manage forests.

Natural Resource Technology 3
19.0	Utilize data and resources. 
20.0	Determine the quality and quantity of water resources. 
21.0	Describe stormwater systems. 
22.0	Develop map reading skills. 
23.0	Use Geographic Informational (GIS) and Global Positioning (GPS) Systems. 
24.0	Describe procedures for managing hazardous materials. 
25.0	Prepare a plan for a mock disaster activity.
26.0	Identify career opportunities and organizational dynamics.

Natural Resource Management 4
27.0	Analyze wildlife management procedures.
28.0	Analyze forest management techniques.
29.0	Identify forest fire management techniques.
30.0	Discuss Pest management for insects.

Advanced Natural Resources 5
31.0	Analyze the management of ecosystems.
32.0	Discuss ecology restoration.
33.0	Discuss the principles of land use planning.
34.0	Discuss managing and disposing of solid waste.
35.0	Evaluate the importance of the food and fiber system to understand the impact on global economy.  
36.0	Examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture and natural resources to the economy. 
37.0	Demonstrate the use of weather and climate data.
38.0	Discuss sustainable agriculture.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Agriscience Foundations 1
Course Number: 	8106810 
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental quality, and safety procedures will be an integral part of this course. Students will interact with materials and primary sources of data or with secondary sources of data to observe and understand the natural world.  Students will develop an understanding of measurement error, and develop the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the data and resulting conclusions. Equipment and supplies will be provided to enhance these hands-on experiences for students.  A minimum of 20% of classroom time will be dedicated to laboratory experiences.

Agriscience Foundations 1 (8106810) is part of several programs across the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career cluster.  To ensure consistency, the standards and benchmarks for this course (01.0 – 8.0) have been placed in a separate document.   To access this document, visit: https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/20569/urlt/Agsci-Fnds1-Core-2324.rtf 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Introduction to Natural Resources 2
Course Number: 	8006220
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course was developed as a core and is designed to develop competencies in the areas of Environmental Resources in agriculture, scientific investigation, laboratory safety, scientific and technological concepts; and the fundamentals of biotechnology.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	NS: Council for Agricultural Education	
09.0	Identify major ecosystems in Florida. The student will be able to:		
09.01	Identify common plant and animal species of the major ecosystems.		
09.02	Identify the boundary between uplands and wetlands using resources such as: aerial photographs, soils, plants, and/or hydrology.		
09.03	Identify environmental factors affecting Florida’s major ecosystems.		
09.04	Identify threatened and endangered plant and animal species of specific habitats.		
09.05	Analyze biological and economical, impacts on managing ecosystems. 		
09.06	Trace the effects of pollution through an ecosystem.		
09.07	Explain how lack of predation contributes to uncontrollable exotic populations. 		
09.08	Explain how exotic populations stress native.		
10.0	Describe hydrology. The student will be able to:		
10.01	Define basic hydrological terms. 		
10.02	Explain surface water systems.		
10.03	Explain ground water systems.		
10.04	Describe and diagram the water, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycles. 		
10.05	Discuss the Clean Water Act.		
10.06	List the components of Florida's fresh water systems (lakes, ground water, aquifer, springs, rivers, sink holes and swamps) and explain the importance of managing these resources. 		
11.0	Practice safety skills and procedures. The student will be able to:		
11.01	Demonstrate proper safety precautions and use of common laboratory, testing, and personal protective equipment. 		
11.02	Identify and utilize safe practices with equipment. 		
11.03	Identify physical, chemical, biological, and zoological hazards. 		
11.04	Extract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.  		
11.05	Determine, review, and follow relevant regulations. 		
11.06	Maintain appropriate safety records. 		
11.07	Identify and describe “on the job” hazards and risks including fire/explosive, lead asbestos, and weather hazards.		
12.0	Demonstrate sampling procedures. The student will be able to:  		
12.01	Define sampling objectives and protocol. 		
12.02	Operate, calibrate, and maintain sampling equipment. 		
12.03	Develop sampling strategy.  		
12.04	Perform applicable field measurements.		
12.05	Appropriately preserve, document, and dispose of samples. 		
12.06	Identify cross-contamination and other risks associated with sampling. 		
12.07	Describe, plan, and utilize quality assurance practices. 		
12.08	Perform periodic follow-up sampling. 		
13.0	Collect and test samples used to determine soil characteristics. The student will be able to:		
13.01	Collect soil samples from test area and complete soil data forms.  		
13.02	Determine soil pH using pH test kit. 		
13.03	Conduct soil and mineral and analysis using soil test kit.		
13.04	Determine and record texture, structure, temperature and color of each soil layer. 		
13.05	Analyze soil data and write lab report. 		
13.06	Determine the effect of texture, density, and porosity on permeability/infiltration rates and seasonal high groundwater table.		
13.07	Examine the relationship between soil texture, water movement and water holding capacity.		
13.08	Determine land class capability utilizing resources, such as:  NRCS County Soil Survey, using Geographic Information Systems or other resources.		
14.0	Describe related geologic principles. The student will be able to:		
14.01	Explain the geological history of Florida.		
14.02	Analyze a soil profile and describe the associated components.		
14.03	Evaluate soil profiles, land-capability classes, and soil conservation practices. 		
14.04	Interpret legal descriptions of land. 		
14.05	Identify mapping and surveying techniques and equipment. 		
15.0	Discuss related standards and regulations. The student will be able to:		
15.01	Identify where local state, and federal regulations are documented and describe their impact.		
15.02	Identify local, state, and national regulatory agencies and discuss their roles in relation to state and federal laws and statures. 		
15.03	Research how rules and laws are made and implemented.		
15.04	Research and report how endangered species get listed at the state and federal level.		
16.0	Identify wetland management practices. The student will be able to:		
16.01	Identify ecosystems. 		
16.02	Discuss the structure, function, and delineation of wetlands. (Including characteristics, habitat value, and wetland fauna and flora.		
16.03	Define characteristics of wetlands. 		
16.04	Discuss habitat value. 		
16.05	Identify wetland fauna and flora. 		
16.06	Determine desirable vs. invasive plant and animal species in Florida wetlands. 		
16.07	Research control treatments for invasive plants.		
16.08	Discuss mitigation techniques.		
16.09	Evaluate impacts on wetlands.		
17.0	Describe methods to manage wildlife. The student will be able to:		
17.01	Identify wildlife species in the various Florida environments. 		
17.02	Identify and describe life cycle of game species and non-game.  		
17.03	Discuss urban wildlife management. 		
17.04	Identify wildlife management techniques and principles. 		
17.05	Identify common wildlife diseases and parasites.		
17.06	Discuss wildlife population dynamics. 		
18.0	Describe procedures to manage forests. The student will be able to:		
18.01	Describe dendrology. 		
18.02	Describe silviculture. (Including harvesting techniques, timber stand improvements)		
18.03	Describe replanting techniques. 		
18.04	Describe the need for prescribed fires.		
18.05	Identify timber and forest products. 		
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Natural Resource Technology 3
Course Number: 	8006230
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of water treatment, stormwater systems, Geographic Informational and Global Positioning Systems, environmental standards and regulations, career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; principles of leadership; and employability, and human relations skills.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	NS: Council for Agricultural Education	
19.0	Utilize data and resources. The student will be able to:		
19.01	Utilize word processing, databases, computer graphics, statistics programs, spreadsheets, Internet, and GIS. 		
19.02	Locate and interpret reference materials. 		
19.03	Maintain necessary/required record keeping practices and procedures. 		
19.04	Discuss Federal and state requirements for (TMDL) Total Maximum daily loads and minimum flows and levels.		
19.05	 Describe the establishment and implementation of TMDL in Florida.		
19.06	Identify potential sources of point and non-point pollution.		
19.07	Identify the five water management districts in Florida.		
19.08	Define minimum flows and levels for a water management district. 		
20.0	Determine the quality and quantity of water resources. The student will be able to:		
20.01	Understand pretreatment, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes of wastewater. 		
20.02	Describe wastewater disposal options.  		
20.03	Identify septic tanks types and functions. 		
20.04	Determine water quality of groundwater, rivers, lakes, and spring water.		
20.05	Determine stream flow.		
20.06	Collect, store and label water samples from a representative test site. 		
20.07	Determine the quality of water samples by measuring for pH, turbidity, dissolved solids and dissolved oxygen.		
20.08	Investigate water shed boundaries and drainage patterns. 		
20.09	Monitor water levels of rivers, streams, ponds and lakes.		
21.0	Describe stormwater systems. The student will be able to:		
21.01	Demonstrate knowledge of runoff through use of terminology		
21.02	Recognize soil types and land cover as related to runoff.		
21.03	Recognize erosion, non-point source pollution and erosion control methods.		
21.04	Define topography and groundcover and its effects on stormwater. 		
22.0	Develop map reading skills. The student will be able to:		
22.01	Review aerial maps. 		
22.02	Interpret topographical and flood plain maps. 		
22.03	Interpret legal land descriptions.		
22.04	Interpret current and historical aerial photography for land cover and land use applications. 		
22.05	Explain topographic map symbols and legends.		
22.06	Measure acreage on maps.		
22.07	Determine location and other information from maps, using technology such as Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or compass.		
23.0	Use Geographic Informational (GIS) and Global Positioning (GPS) Systems. The student will be able to:		
23.01	Define GIS and its function. 		
23.02	Use GIS software. 		
23.03	Learn GIS applications. 		
23.04	Define GPS and its function.		
23.05	Collect GPS data and load on GIS. 		
23.06	Identify other remote sensing tools. 		
24.0	Describe procedures for managing hazardous materials. The student will be able to:		
24.01	Describe flow and life cycles of materials. 		
24.02	Identify proper chemical handling and storage guidelines.		
24.03	Describe material management procedures. 		
24.04	Identify waste minimization, pollution prevention and alternatives to disposal. 		
24.05	Describe shipping and transportation procedures for hazardous materials. 		
24.06	Identify principles of toxicology. 		
24.07	Identify routes of exposure. 		
24.08	Discuss common chemical compatibility.		
25.0	Prepare a plan for a mock disaster activity. The student will be able to:		
25.01	Describe the need for and types of pre-planning.		
25.02	Identify and select necessary agency involvement for the type of disaster.		
25.03	Identify possible areas and types of impacts		
25.04	Write and evaluate contingency plans. 		
25.05	Create a plan for a disaster clean up including needed materials and equipment.		
26.0	Identify career opportunities and organizational dynamics. The student will be able to:		
26.01	Identify careers and opportunities in the following fields:  agriculture, Surface/stormwater, drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, land resources, air quality, solid waste, and HAZMAT. 		
26.02	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through an appropriate student and/or professional organization.		

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Natural Resource Management 4
Course Number: 	8006240
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of land management, weather systems, wildlife programs, commodity and non-commodity resources, sustainable agriculture and environmental research.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	NS: Council for Agricultural Education	
27.0	Analyze wildlife management procedures. The student will be able to:		
27.01	Discuss basic mammalogy, ornithology, and herpetology. 		
27.02	Use a dichotomous key.		
27.03	Conduct experimental design and statistical analysis. 		
27.04	Collect and interpret data from a wildlife study. 		
28.0	Analyze forest management techniques. The student will be able to:		
28.01	Identify related forestry equipment.		
28.02	Identify surveying techniques. 		
28.03	Describe a timber cruising activity.		
28.04	Perform a pacing exercise.		
28.05	Describe how to calculate timber volumes using a Biltmore stick.		
28.06	Identify and discuss Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP). 		
29.0	Identify forest fire management techniques. The student will be able to:		
29.01	Describe the history of prescribed fire usage in Florida. 		
29.02	Discuss the effects of prescribed burns and wildfires on communities in Florida. 		
29.03	Discuss fire weather behavior. 		
29.04	Discuss seasonal ecological effects of burning. 		
29.05	Identify and discuss wildfire suppression techniques. 		
29.06	Describe prescribed burn techniques.		
29.07	Identify and discuss safety equipment and practices related to fire management.		
29.08	Discuss how burning of vegetation releases nutrients into the soil and carbon in the atmosphere.		
29.09	Investigate the merits of growing season burns versus non-growing season burns.		
29.10	Discuss safety precautions for controlled burns and legal ramifications. 		
30.0	Discuss Pest management for insects. The student will be able to:		
30.01	Assess environmental impact of pests. 		
30.02	Discuss common pests. 		
30.03	Describe life cycles of common pests.		
30.04	Classify insects using a dichotomous key 		
30.05	Describe the principles and benefits of integrated pest management (biological, chemical, and cultural).		
30.06	Conduct pest population studies. 		
30.07	Identify diseases and pests that impact agriculture production.		
30.08	Explain methods to control and eradicate diseases and pests.		
30.09	Describe isolation or quarantine methods to minimize spread of diseases and pests.		

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Advanced Natural Resources 5
Course Number: 	8006250
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the management of pests and ecosystems, planning and administering land usage, ecology restoration, career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; principles of leadership; and employability, and human relations skills.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	NS: Council for Agricultural Education	
31.0	Analyze the management of ecosystems. The student will be able to:		
31.01	Describe biological and economic, impacts on managing ecosystems. 		
31.02	Describe the effects of manipulating species with in an ecosystem. 		
31.03	Discuss bio-diversity and discuss effect of bio diversity. 		
31.04	Evaluate how external factors affect communities. 		
31.05	Identify vegetation monitoring techniques 		
31.06	Conduct vegetation sampling and analysis.		
32.0	Discuss ecology restoration. The student will be able to:		
32.01	Research of vegetation dynamics.		
32.02	Describe restoration techniques. 		
32.03	Research wetlands reclamation and uplands restoration. 		
32.04	Diagnose restoration from a systems approach. 		
32.05	Research applicable monitoring techniques. 		
33.0	Discuss the principles of land use planning. The student will be able to:		
33.01	Identify typical land use types in Florida and environmental issues 		
33.02	List the elements of a growth management plan		
33.03	Describe the principles of growth management 		
33.04	Discuss the role of local government in growth management		
33.05	Describe buffer areas and protected lands.		
34.0	Discuss managing and disposing of solid waste. The student will be able to:		
34.01	Describe history of solid waste disposal. 		
34.02	Identify types of waste. 		
34.03	Research and evaluate solid waste disposal options. (Landfill, incineration, and composting, etc.) 		
34.04	Identify pollution prevention and source reduction options.		
35.0	Evaluate the importance of the food and fiber system to understand the impact on global economy. The student will be able to:		
35.01	Assess the agricultural impact upon the US gross national product and the total global economy.		
35.02	Investigate local, state, and national regulatory laws, industry regulations, and legislation for agricultural businesses.		
35.03	Identify and describe the primary government agencies involved with agriculture.		
35.04	Research new and emerging technologies and their impact on the economy.		
35.05	Recognize the value of the food and agribusiness industry.  		
36.0	Examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture and natural resources to the economy. The student will be able to:		
36.01	Define and explore natural resources and agribusinesses and their role in the economy.		
36.02	Evaluate and explore the agribusiness and natural resource career opportunities..		
36.03	Compare how key organizational structures and processes affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services.		
37.0	Demonstrate the use of weather and climate data. The student will be able to:		
37.01	Interpret a weather map.		
37.02	Obtain and record measurements of local rainfall, temperature, air pressure, relative humidity, cloud cover and type, and wind speed.		
37.03	Analyze the impact of weather and climate in regard to risk management.		
38.0	Discuss sustainable agriculture. The student will be able to:		
38.01	Describe why it is important to sustain domestic agriculture.		
38.02	Explain international issues affecting domestic agriculture.		
38.03	Apply principles of nutrient, water, and waste management to environmental problems.		
38.04	Compare practices that either enhance or hinder the sustainability of agriculture.		
38.05	Analyze the benefit of recent technological advances on the agricultural industry. 		
38.06	Identify and monitor erosion hazards and environmental quality. 		
38.07	Describe Best Management Practices (BMP) and their significance. (Including management for water quality and conservation, and pesticide use)		

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at SALA@fldoe.org 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

FFA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization 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.  

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. 

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 course or a modified course.  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 a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml