Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-6-1 - CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Section 290-6-1-.04 - Curriculum And Instruction

(a) Each teacher shall use a curriculum based on the current state-approved course of study.

(b) Courses shall be delivered to appropriate grade level students for the designated lengths of time prescribed in the course of study.

(c) All course content standards shall be taught to the rigor prescribed in the course of study and by the certifying agency.

(d) Each teacher shall use the SDE-approved course of study supported by plans of instruction (POI), lesson plans, and a course syllabus for each course taught, as outlined in the MOA Manual.

(e) CTE teachers shall integrate academic content into the CTE curriculum.

(a) Each teacher shall incorporate research-based instructional strategies and a variety of assessments to include Department-approved assessments that validate technical skill attainment.

(b) Instructional resources may include textbooks, supplemental materials, software, tools, and equipment as outlined on the SDE/CTE-approved equipment and textbook lists.

(c) Instruction shall be delivered in a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment.

(d) Instruction and learning shall take place in an environment that replicates the workplace and incorporates workplace procedures.

(a) Live work policies and procedures shall be reviewed or approved by the local board a minimum of every three years.

(b) Each LEA shall ensure that students who perform live work are protected from liability through contractual agreement between the LEA and clients.

(c) Live work shall not be conducted in competition with private enterprise.

(d) Live work can only be performed when tasks are directly related to the knowledge acquired and skills currently being taught in the program as part of the course of study or to reinforce acquired knowledge and skills previously taught.

(a) Work-based learning experiences shall be implemented according to requirements as outlined in the CTE Work-based Learning section of the MOA Manual and local board policies.

(b) Work-based learning experiences requiring Cooperative Education Seminar shall be managed by a work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator who meets the requirements as outlined in the Subject and Personnel Codes.

(c) Students shall participate in work-based learning experiences in accordance with eligibility requirements as approved by the Department and outlined in the MOA Manual.

(a) Career and Technical Student Organizations function as an integral part of the CTE instructional program with state and national affiliation that provides support for skill attainment and leadership development. Each local program shall be affiliated with the respective state and national organizations as identified by the Department.

(b) The implementation of the CTSO program of work shall be an integral part of CTE instructional programs.

(c) Teachers in multi-teacher programs shall share equally in the planning and implementation of the CTSO program of work.

(d) Each CTE teacher shall serve as an advisor for the identified CTSO as prescribed by the national and state by-laws.

(e) LEA's are encouraged to build school calendars to incorporate CTSO activities to maximize student participation.

(f) Students enrolled in CTE programs shall have the opportunity and be encouraged to become active members of the CTSO relating to their program of study and to participate in activities sponsored by the state and national organizations.

(a) Students shall achieve 100% proficiency in the application of safety procedures prior to participating in laboratory work, work-based learning, and other times, as needed, using locally designed safety assessments that address the unique needs of the program.

(b) Programs shall be operated in compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety requirements.

(c) The CTE teacher or LEA-appointed designee shall provide supervision for all students at all times.

(d) Supplies and equipment shall be used and stored systematically and safely.

(e) Each LEA shall ensure that Health Science students assigned to clinical experiences are protected from malpractice liability through a contractual agreement between the LEA and health agency practitioners or through student malpractice insurance policies.