Alabama Administrative Code
Title 290 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chapter 290-6-1 - CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Section 290-6-1-.05 - Students

(a) Assessment and guidance activities shall be used to align students' interests and aptitudes to a career cluster. Exploratory courses may be used to assist students in identifying interests and aptitudes.

(b) Assessments and Education Plans development shall occur prior to course enrollment to ensure appropriate program placement.

(c) CTE students' Education Plans shall be based on interest and aptitude assessment results and coursework that supports their career objective or cluster.

(d) Program information shall be made available to students listing entry requirements, course descriptions, and course requirements, including non-traditional opportunities.

(a) CTE courses should be made available to students in Grades 7 and 8 to assist in career preparation and the development of practical living skills.

(b) CTE programs shall be made available to students in Grades 9 through 12 with priority enrollment given to the students that have the maximum opportunity to become a concentrator or completer.

(a) Enrollment in Career and Technical programs will have an average class size of no less than 12 students and no more than the maximum identified class size for secondary classes.

(b) Class size shall not exceed the safe working capacity of the facilities, equipment, and supervision.

(c) Class demographics must reflect the demographics of the student population for the school.

(d) Class demographics must reflect the demographics of the feeder school student population for the CTE center.

(e) Enrollment in work-based learning experiences to include cooperative education will be implemented in accordance with guidelines outlined in the work-based learning section of the MOA Manual.

(f) A CTE designee having knowledge of the content standards of the CTE course(s) which the IEP team is considering for the student shall serve as a member of the IEP team.

(g) A Career and Technical Implementation Plan (CTIP) shall be developed as part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process prior to the student entering the CTE program if accommodations and/or modifications are required. The plan shall remain on file with the CTE teacher while the student is enrolled in the program. Each plan shall be evaluated, as needed, using student performance objective criteria as prescribed by the plan.

(h) Students with a CTIP that requires program modifications as defined by the IEP team will be counted as two students for the purposes of enrollment counts.

(a) LEAs receiving funds for serving special populations in CTE shall have on file documentation to support the use of the federal funds for the improved performance of these students. Special populations include individuals: with disabilities; from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children; preparing for non-traditional fields; with limited English proficiency; and who are single parents, including single pregnant women.

(b) LEAs shall complete and have on file an improvement plan that supports the special assistance provided when students identified as special populations require special assistance through the use of the federal funds.

(a) Continuation in a program leads to an industry-recognized credential, a certificate or associate degree at the postsecondary level, or a baccalaureate degree.

(b) The three levels of CTE program involvement are:

(c) Each CTE teacher in coordination with administrators and counselors shall assist and maintain documentation as required by the Department for all program concentrators and completers with plans for further education or employment.