Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 210 - State Department of Education
Chapter 35 - Standards for Accreditation of Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, and Career and Technology Schools
Subchapter 13 - Standards for Accreditation of Career and Technology Schools
Part 7 - STANDARD IV: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
Section 210:35-13-43 - Instructional quality

(a) The curriculum shall reflect the school's statement of philosophy, mission, and goals in which student success is the highest priority. The goals and objectives of each program shall be consistent with the school's statement of philosophy, mission, and goals.

(b) The school climate shall be conducive to learning, making the teaching/learning environment supportive of effective instruction. The overall educational program shall incorporate high expectations and successful experiences for all students.

(c) Quality career technology programs shall be accessible for all students with the interest and ability to benefit from occupational training. Provisions shall be made for students of varying aptitudes, levels of intellectual development, and interests to reach expected objectives. Career technology programs shall be accessible in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

(d) Each career technology education program shall have an occupational advisory committee which provides input for instructional content and direction. The advisory committee shall be diversified with the majority of membership representative of occupations for which the program is training.

(e) Resources of industry, business, and the community shall be utilized to provide appropriate program enrichment.

(f) Career technology and related instruction shall provide the following components:

(g) Career technology instructors in all career technology programs shall use instructional materials developed by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education or other materials which are consistent with the desired outcomes as specified by the appropriate program administrator. Instructional materials for most occupational areas are developed by the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. When using/selecting these and other materials, it is important that they reflect input from program advisory committees as it relates to current industry practices and technology.

(h) An adequate amount and variety of instructional materials and equipment for each area of the school's program shall be provided in the amount and types needed to accomplish the stated instructional objectives.