2020 – 2021

Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Legal Administrative Specialist
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Business Management and Administration

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8212000	
CIP Number	0522030103	
Grade Level	9-12	
Standard Length	7 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	FBLA
BPA	
SOC Codes 	15-1151 – Computer User Support Specialists
43-4171 – Receptionists and Information Clerks
43-6011 – Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6012 – Legal Secretaries	
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 as an Information Technology Assistant, Front Desk Specialist, Administrative Support, and Legal Administrative Specialist in the Business Management and Administration 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 Business Management and Administration career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills; legal terminology; the performance of office procedures specific to the legal environment; transcription of legal documents from machine dictation; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; research of job opportunities; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents.

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 seven (7) credits. 

To teach the courses 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	
8207310	Digital Information Technology	DIT Teacher Certifications	1 credit	15-1151	2	PA	
8212110	Administrative Office Technology 1	BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7 7 G
MANAG SUPV 7 G
SECRETAR 7 G
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7	1 credit	43-4171	2		
8212120	Business Software Applications 1		1 credit		2		
8215130	Legal Aspects of Business	ACCTING @ 7 7 G
BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7 7 G
MANAG SUPV 7  G
SECRETAR 7  G
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7	1 credit	43-6011	3		
8212230	Legal Office Technology 1	BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7 7 G
SECRETAR 7  G
MANAG SUPV 7  G
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7	1 credit	43-6012	2		
8212240	Legal Office Technology 2		1 credit		2		
8212250	Legal Office Technology 3		1 credit		2		
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

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

Digital Information Technology (8207310) is the first course in this and other programs within the Business Management & Administration Career Cluster.  Standards 01.0 – 14.0 are associated with this course.

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

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
02.0	Develop an awareness of microprocessors and digital computers.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of operating systems.
04.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication skills utilizing word processing applications.
05.0	Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing presentation applications.
06.0	Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication utilizing spreadsheet and database applications.
07.0	Use technology to enhance communication skills utilizing electronic mail.
08.0	Investigate individual assessment and job/career exploration and individual career planning that reflect the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.
09.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
10.0	Demonstrate competence using computer networks, internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication.
11.0	Demonstrate competence in page design applicable to the WWW.
12.0	Develop an awareness of emerging technologies.
13.0	Develop awareness of computer languages and software applications.
14.0	Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace of performance in order to apply ergonomic principles applicable to the configuration of computer workstations.  
16.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.
17.0	Apply professional oral and written communication skills in in a courteous, concise, and correct manner.
18.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation.
19.0	Apply communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing) in a courteous, concise, and correct manner on personal and professional levels. 
20.0	Apply appropriate customer service strategies to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
21.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals. 
22.0	Demonstrate human relations/interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace. 
23.0	Perform administrative office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
24.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
25.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences. 
26.0	Use technology to increase administrative office support productivity and enhance workplace performance. 
27.0	Use information technology tools.
28.0	Participate in administrative work-based learning experiences.
29.0	Use technology to apply and enhance communication skills in technical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing.  
30.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences. 
31.0	Demonstrate and understanding of business law concepts.  
32.0	Demonstrate an understanding of different types of insurance. 
33.0	Develop an awareness of management functions and organizational structures as they relate to today's workplace and employer/employee roles.  
34.0	Practice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace.  
35.0	Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  
36.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. 
37.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office.
38.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
39.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal administrative setting.
40.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.
41.0	Use technology to increase legal office support productivity and enhance workplace performance.
42.0	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences.

2020 – 2021

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Digital Information Technology
Course Number:	8207310
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This core course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments.  Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills.  The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society.  Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.

Digital Information Technology (8207310) is part of several programs across the various CTE career clusters.  To ensure consistency, the standards and benchmarks for this course (01.0 – 14.0) have been placed in a separate document.   To access this document, visit: Digital Information Technology (8207310).

2020 – 2021

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Administrative Office Technology 1 
Course Number: 	8212110 
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity.  This course explores and expands the core competencies in the areas of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher level office procedures tasks and communications skills through the use of technology.  

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace of performance in order to apply ergonomic principles applicable to the configuration of computer workstations.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Enhance proficiency with touch keyboarding skills (speed and accuracy to enter and manipulate data. 	
15.02	Use communications and networking to perform tasks and solve problems in business environments. 	
15.03	Apply knowledge of ergonomic principles to the configuration of computer workstations in order to enhance workplace performance.	
16.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Locate, comprehend and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.	
16.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.	
16.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences. 	
17.0	Apply professional oral and written communication skills in in a courteous, concise, and correct manner.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.	
17.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.	
17.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.	
17.04	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.	
17.05	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.	
17.06	Integrate all forms of communication.	
17.07	Discuss the need to use professional demeanor in business communications.	
18.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation and by interpreting information and ideas.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.	
18.02	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.	
18.03	Identify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals.	
18.04	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.	
18.05	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.	
18.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts.	
19.0	Practice quality performance incorporating customer service strategies in the learning environment and the workplace.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Discuss performance evaluation methods and instruments used to assess employee progress and performance. 	
19.02	Develop an understanding of the integral value of a customer and practice skills to provide excellent customer service.	
19.03	Develop and implement a plan for maintaining quality service and production in a workplace, business, or learning environment.	
20.0	Apply appropriate supervision techniques, standards of personal ethics, and knowledge of workplace regulatory practices to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Facilitate discussions regarding service, supervision, and ethical considerations that impact the workplace.	
20.02	Identify the main causes of accidents in the office and preventive measures. 	
20.03	Discuss the responsibilities organizations have to their employees.	
21.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Plan ethical, political strategies to achieve goals and advance careers. 	
21.02	Discuss the role of and understand how to use professional networking resources, including web-based resources.	
22.0	Demonstrate human relations/interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Develop professional workplace relationship skills both internally and externally to include team building and group dynamics.  Understand how individual personalities fit the team.	
22.02	Develop initiative and problem-solving skills to effectively deal with conflict resolution.	
23.0	Perform administrative office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Apply the use of information management tools to develop and coordinate distribution of work. 	
23.02	Maintain equipment and supplies.	
23.03	Perform financial functions. 	
23.04	Have knowledge of transcription and how to prepare documents using machine dictation.	
23.05	Perform specialized records management functions. 	
23.06	Determine the most efficient method of sending business documents and materials.	
24.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.  The student will be able to:	
24.01	Identify the importance of making decisions that are based on ethical reasoning.	
24.02	Identify and discuss personal and long term consequences of unethical choices in the workplace.	
25.0	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences.  The student will be able to:	
25.01	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences in the administrative field. 	
25.02	Discuss the use of technology in the administrative field. 	
25.03	Compare and contrast the software applications used in the administrative field. 	
25.04	Discuss organizational networks or charts and describe the relationships between positions and responsibilities. 	

2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Business Software Applications 1
Course Number: 	8212120
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.  

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
26.0	Use technology to increase administrative office support productivity and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
26.01	Access, process, and transmit information through all mediums.	
26.02	Create documents using advanced features in word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and multimedia software. 	
26.03	Discuss how to and where access is possible install/ download and update software for current office use. 	
26.04	Use technology to research, compile, create, and deliver an oral presentation. 	
26.05	Key with speed and accuracy to meet industry standards for employment as a secretary or administrative assistant.	
26.06	Perform integrated functions using various software applications. 	
26.07	Perform proofreading skills including electronic reference tools. 	
26.08	Identify various means to scan, store and manage electronic documents and understand how to use.	
26.09	Articulate various ways to hold a meeting through web conferencing.	
27.0	Use information technology tools.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Employ digital tools to expedite workflow.	
27.02	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.	
27.03	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.	
28.0	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences in the administrative field. 	
28.02	Compare and contrast the software applications used in the administrative field. 	
28.03	Discuss organizational networks or charts and describe the relationships between positions and responsibilities. 	
28.04	Create a professional portfolio.	

2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Aspects of Business
Course Number: 	8215130
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business.  Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development.  The use of computers is an integral part of this program.  

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
29.0	Use technology to apply and enhance communication skills in technical reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of establishing and maintaining a work-related network through social contacts.  	
29.02	Use appropriate etiquette and manners. 	
30.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences.  The student will be able to:	
30.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a supervisory, management, or small business environment.	
30.02	Discuss the use of technology in a supervisory, management, or small business environment. 	
30.03	Compare and contrast software applications used in a supervisory, management, or small business environment. 	
31.0	Demonstrate an understanding of business law concepts.  The student will be able to:	
31.01	Demonstrate an understanding of contractual relationships. 	
31.02	Identify the elements of an enforceable contract. 	
31.03	Differentiate among classes of contracts.	
31.04	Identify contractual capacity requirements. 	
31.05	Discuss potential problems with signing employment contracts. 	
31.06	Explain valid employment interview questions and valid employment testing requirements. 	
31.07	Identify legislation that regulates employee rights.	
31.08	Identify legislation that regulates employment conditions. 	
31.09	Define key terms in law. 	
31.10	Identify key intellectual property requirements and statues relating to unauthorized access to computer resources. 	
31.11	Describe the purposes of various consumer laws and explain their effect on the consumer’s well-being. 	
31.12	Describe how local businesses can be a source of consumer assistance and identify consumer organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies that provide consumer assistance. 	
31.13	Differentiate among the various types of consumer fraud and explain steps that can be taken by victims to gain redress. 	
31.14	Distinguish fraudulent, misleading, and legitimate product claims and explain what the consumer should do if such claims lead to the purchase of a faulty product. 	
31.15	Identify documents and terms related to wills, trusts, and probate.	
32.0	Demonstrate an understanding of different types of insurance.  The student will be able to:	
32.01	Differentiate between requirements for insurable interest for property insurance with those needed for life insurance. 	
32.02	Compare and contrast the different types of life insurance.	
32.03	Compare and contrast the different types of other insurance	
32.04	Compare and contrast the differences in health insurance coverage.	
32.05	Demonstrate an understanding of professional liability coverage.	
33.0	Develop an awareness of management functions and organizational structures as they relate to today’s workplace and employer/employee roles.  The student will be able to:	
33.01	Compare and contrast the legal procedures and processes for forming and dissolving various forms of business ownership.	
34.0	Practice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace.  The student will be able to:	
34.01	Discuss the impact of time management practices on one’s personal and professional image.	
35.0	Apply appropriate supervision techniques, standards of personal ethics, and knowledge of workplace regulatory practices to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
35.01	Project professional image through appropriate business attire, ethical behavior, personal responsibility, flexibility, and respect for confidentiality.	
35.02	Apply principles of group dynamics in structured activities.	
35.03	Exhibit a positive attitude and professional behavior.	
35.04	Participate in school, community, and/or volunteer activities.	
2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Office Technology 1
Course Number: 	8212230
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to assist with administrative office duties and procedures specific to the legal environment.  The course explores and expands the competencies learned in Administrative Office Technology 1 and promotes application of higher level office procedures tasks and communication skills.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
36.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
36.01	Use legal terminology.	
36.02	Perform specialized legal office procedures.	
36.03	Prepare legal documents.	
36.04	Utilize an electronic legal reference library.	
36.05	Use legal and ethical procedures in the legal office.	
36.06	Recognize usage of specialized legal software.	
36.07	Proofread to include mechanics, content, and specialized legal formats.	
36.08	Perform specialized records management functions specific to the legal field.	
37.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office.  The student will be able to:	
37.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office environment.	
37.02	Discuss the use of technology in a legal office environment.	

2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Office Technology 2
Course Number: 	8212240
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course expands the competencies learned in Legal Office Technology 1, including legal terminology usage, proofreading, and legal office procedures.  Students are required to perform higher-level thinking and decision making and to use technology as a resource to efficiently perform systematic procedural tasks and to produce quality work in an efficient manner.  

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
38.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
38.01	Recognize the levels of the judicial system.	
38.02	Apply professional communication skills in all situations with clients and legal contacts.	
39.0	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences in a legal administrative setting.  The student will be able to:	
39.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office environment.	
39.02	Discuss the use of technology in a legal office environment.	
39.03	Discuss the management/supervisory skills needed in a legal office environment.	

2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Legal Office Technology 3
Course Number: 	8212250
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course expands the competencies learned in Legal Office Technology 2, including communication skills, technology skills, and legal office responsibilities. It is designed to develop skill in transcribing legal documents from machine dictation.  Students will use technology to produce high quality employment portfolios, research job opportunities, and compile and disseminate job-seeking documents.  

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
40.0	Perform legal office functions and responsibilities to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
40.01	Understand various ways to complete electronic filing.	
40.02	Demonstrate general knowledge of rules regulating the Florida Bar at www.floridabar.org. 	
40.03	Identify references for Federal and State rules of civil procedure and a general understanding of their purpose and application.	
40.04	Manage time efficiently using organizational skills, prioritization, and managing interruptions.	
40.05	Perform specialized legal office tasks within acceptable time frames utilizing digital tools.	
40.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of lawyer/client confidentiality.	
40.07	Demonstrate familiarity with different governmental agencies.	
40.08	Demonstrate knowledge of the various types of law practices found in each of the areas of law.	
41.0	Use technology to increase legal office support productivity and enhance workplace performance.  The student will be able to:	
41.01	Prepare legal documents.	
41.02	Key with speed and accuracy to meet industry standards for employment as a legal secretary.	
41.03	Integrate all forms of communication. 	
42.0	Participate in simulated work-based learning experiences.  The student will be able to:	
42.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a legal office environment.	
42.02	Discuss the use of technology in a legal office environment.	
42.03	Compare and contrast the software applications used in a legal office environment.	
42.04	Discuss ways to respond positively to change and reduce stress in a busy legal office.	
42.05	Discuss the management/supervisory skills needed in a legal office environment.	

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.

Academic Alignment

Secondary Career and Technical Education courses are pending alignment to the B.E.S.T.  (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics that were adopted by the State Board of Education in February 2020.  Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators that provide clear expectations for progression year-to-year through course alignment. This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses.  

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

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.

Special Notes

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the intercurricular career and technical student organizations 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.  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.