Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 55 - Career Technical Education, Division of
Rule 55.01.03 - RULES OF CAREER TECHNICAL CENTERS
Section 55.01.03.005 - DEFINITIONS

01. Administrator. A designated school administrator, holding a career technical education program administrator certificate pursuant to IDAPA 08.02.02, "Rules Governing Uniformity," Subsection 015.04.b., and who oversees and monitors the career technical center programs and is responsible for ensuring the school meets all applicable federal, state, and local school district regulations, rules, and policies.

02. Capstone Course. A culminating course that requires students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills learned throughout their program of study.

03. Concentrator Student. A student enrolled in the career technical education program capstone course.

04. Division. The Division of Career Technical Education.

05. Enrollment Units. The total number of individual EDUIDs that are reported as enrolled during the previous academic year in a qualifying capstone course, as determined by the division.

06. Intermediate Course. A course beyond the introductory level that adds to the technical competencies of pathway students, is intended to serve as a prerequisite for a capstone course and is offered in grades 9 through 12.

07. Participation Data. The number of technical skills assessments taken by enrolled concentrator students as part of each required capstone course during the previous academic year.

08. Technical Skills Assessment. An assessment given at the culmination of a pathway program during the capstone course and measures a student's understanding of the technical requirements of the occupational pathway.

09. Work-based Learning Course. A paid or unpaid, internship, clinical, or apprenticeship that is delivered as part of a Career Technical center program of study. This course must be delivered in conjunction with or after completion of a capstone course. Work-based learning courses must be tied to the program of study, and must be formalized through a written agreement between the school, industry partner, parent, and student.