Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 24 - CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
Section 92-24-006.11 - Cooperative Education - Diversified Occupations

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 24 ยง 006-11

Current through March 20, 2024

(formerly Diversified Occupations/School to Work)

006.11A Grade Levels: 7-12

006.11B Endorsement Type: Supplemental endorsement only. This endorsement requires an applicant to have, or earn concurrently, an endorsement in a subject or field.

006.11C Persons with this endorsement may coordinate, teach, and supervise programs of instruction that develop job-related skills applicable to a variety of careers.

006.11D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement shall require a minimum of 9 semester hours in professional vocational education, including foundations, organization, and administration of vocational education; coordination techniques; and vocational special needs.

006.11E Work Experience: The endorsement is available only to those who have either (A) 1,000 verified hours of paid, volunteer, or internship work experience, or (B) at least 300 hours of supervised work experience under the direction of the college or university recommending the endorsement.

006.11F Endorsement Program Requirements: Nebraska teacher education institutions offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identified the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.

THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION'S PLAN UNDER THIS ENDORSEMENT.

Through the courses identified in its plan, the institution should prepare prospective teachers to demonstrate the ability to be responsible for the ten essential components of cooperative education-work based learning which are:

(1) a qualified teacher-coordinator,

(2) selected student-learners,

(3) related classroom instruction,

(4) supervised on-the-job training,

(5) selected training stations,

(6) training agreements,

(7) training plans,

(8) coordination of school-based and work-based learning,

(9) student evaluation, and

(10) utilization of an advisory committee. The institution should also prepare prospective teachers to be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
A. Demonstrate teacher coordinator knowledge and skills, including being able to:
1. Coordinate students' school site and work site learning experiences to ensure that both are contributing to their education and employability;

2. Coordinate school-based and work-based learning experiences for all students that embrace multiple approaches to learning and thereby meet the needs of students;

3. Select students based on their desire to participate, interest in selecting a tentative career focus, and ability to benefit from the on-the-job learning experience;

4. Teach a related class that supplements the students' on-the-job learning experience;

5. Supervise students' on-the-job learning experiences;

6. Select training stations that provide a meaningful and safe learning environment;

7. Initiate training agreements between students, parents, employers, and the school;

8. Design and monitor training plans that specify the knowledge and skills needed by the student to achieve his/her occupational objective;

9. Evaluate students' school site and work site learning performance in cooperation with their on-the-job supervisor;

10. Utilize an advisory committee comprised of representatives from business, industry, and the community; and

11. Interpret for students, employers, parents, and administrators the legal issues surrounding the employment of minors;

B. Demonstrate the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate curricula that prepares students for a dynamic and rapidly changing workplace, including:
1. Attainment of workplace readiness skills;

2. Development of communication and interpersonal skills;

3. Utilization of problem-solving and team-work skills;

4. Application and cultivation of leadership skills;

5. Understanding and application of work-based learning legal requirements;

6. Demonstration of occupational safety practices;

7. Demonstration of occupational competence;

8. Integration of academic skills in the workplace; and

9. Utilization of appropriate technology in school-based and work-site learning experiences.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Nebraska may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.