Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 780 - Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Chapter 20 - Programs and Services
Subchapter 3 - Secondary, Full-Time and Short-Term Adult Careertech Programs
Section 780:20-3-2 - Programs: admissions, operations, enrollment, and length

(i) Secondary programs. The agricultural education instructor is a full-time, 12-month employee and shall teach only approved agricultural education courses. Agricultural education instructor shall have no other extra curricular duties or responsibilities other than those required through the FFA student organization and normal school supervisory duties. Coaching, administration, or other similar full-time duties will not be approved. In the case of a non-funded agriculture education program, the program must follow state policy and guidelines to remain in good standing and be able to utilize the CareerTech student organization, FFA.

(ii) Summer program. The agricultural education instructor shall formulate a summer program of work and a calendar of activities, which are to be submitted to the local education agency at the completion of the school year.

(iii) Activities. Summer activities shall include supervision of students' activities; educational field days and tours; in-service and professional development activities; and, working with adults, agricultural organizations, and industries.

(iv) Summer leave. Agricultural Education teachers are entitled to two weeks of summer leave. In lieu of these two weeks of vacation, three weeks each year may be allowed for professional improvement. Summer leave should be coordinated with the local administration. If there is a question in regard to summer leave, the program administrator should be contacted for approval.

(v) Full-time adult programs. Full-time adult Agricultural Business Management programs vary in length and are designated for and intended to meet the needs of adults engaged in agriculture and agricultural business operations.

(i) Full-time programs in comprehensive schools. A full-time program in comprehensive school shall consist of five instructional class periods (five credits) and one planning period for a six-period day or six instructional class periods (six credits) and one planning period for a seven-period day that is offered to students in grades 6 through 12. Block schedules, including trimesters, will be approved if they provide one full unit/credit per course and offer a full schedule of approved courses with one planning period. Instructors shall teach only approved business, marketing and information technology education courses that are aligned with an approved occupational outcome. State-approved syllabi identify the required length of courses - one-half or full unit of credit. Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education instructors shall have no other extracurricular duties or responsibilities other than those required through the BPA or DECA student organizations and normal school supervisory duties.

(ii) Full-time programs in technology centers. A full-time program in a technology center shall consist of instruction for students in grades 10-12 and adults, have an occupational outcome, and include a work-based learning component.

(iii) Technology/equipment. Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education programs shall provide technology that is appropriate for the defined occupational objectives and is reflective of a modern business environment. A written program plan integrating curriculum, training materials, and technology shall be maintained to guide program development and maintain relevance to the marketplace.

(iv) Part-time comprehensive school programs. Comprehensive school Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education programs that are less than full-time will be funded as a half-time program and will be approved by permission of the state program administrator. A part-time program shall include a minimum of three approved business, marketing or information technology education courses with one planning period.

(v) Unfunded programs. Non-funded Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education programs must follow state policies and guidelines and maintain an active BPA or DECA student organization chapter in order to remain in good standing.

(i) Full-time programs. A full-time program shall consist of only approved family and consumer sciences classes with one planning period in the daily schedule. Family and consumer sciences instructors shall have no other extra curricular duties or responsibilities other than those required through the FCCLA student organization and normal school supervisory duties. Each single teacher program shall offer at least two complete programs of study in a three-year period. A multi-teacher district shall offer one more program of study than the number of teachers per building. Coaching, administration, or other similar full-time duties must be approved by the state program manager in writing prior to implementation.

(ii) Part-time programs. Programs that are less than full-time will be funded as a half-time program and will be approved only through permission of the program administrator. A part-time program shall include a minimum of two family and consumer sciences classes and a conference period for a six period day and three family and consumer sciences classes and a conference period for a seven or eight period day.

(iii) Unfunded programs. In the case of an approved unfunded family and consumer sciences program, the program must follow state policy and guidelines to remain in good standing. Only approved programs shall have a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter.

(i) Full-time occupational programs in comprehensive schools. A full-time occupational family and consumer sciences education program in the comprehensive school will include two or more classes, two to three periods in length for 11th- and 12th-grade students.

(ii) Full-time occupational programs in technology centers. A full-time occupational family and consumer sciences education program in a technology center will include two classes, three periods in length for 11th- and 12th-grade students and adults.

(iii) Length; order. Two years of occupational training may be offered.

(i) Comprehensive Schools. Programs in 7th, 8th, and 9th grade or high schools vary in length and may be offered in one, two or three blocks of time. Secondary programs in technology centers may be one or two academic years in length and vary in hours per day.

(ii) Technology Centers. Programs vary in length and in hours per day according to accrediting bodies and program requirements.

(i) Full-time program. In a six-period day, instructor shall teach five approved CareerTech STEM courses and/or one approved related course. In a seven-period day, instructor shall teach six approved CareerTech STEM courses and/or one approved related course. In an eight-period day, instructor shall teach seven approved CareerTech STEM courses and/or one approved related course. Block schedules, including trimesters, will be approved if they provide one full unit/credit per course and offer a full schedule of approved courses with one planning period.

(ii) Part-time comprehensive school programs. Comprehensive school CareerTech STEM education programs that are less than full-time will be funded as a half-time program and will be approved only through the permission of the state program manager. A part-time program shall include a minimum of three approved CareerTech STEM education 8000 level courses.

(iii) Unfunded programs. Non-funded Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education programs must follow state policies and guidelines and maintain an active CareerTech student organization chapter in order to remain in good standing.

(iv) Technology Center. A full-time program shall consist of two three/four-hour block courses in STEM Education.

(i) Student enrollment limits. If a department has adequate space, equipment, and laboratory sites, a maximum of 25 students may be enrolled in each agricultural education class with the exception of lab classes, such as Horticulture and Ag Mechanics, and they shall be limited to 15 per class. Exceptions to these numbers must have written approval by the appropriate program administrator.

(ii) Maximum class enrollment. The maximum enrollment in each agricultural mechanics and horticulture class shall be 15 students per class period.

(iii) Course prerequisite. Introduction to Agricultural Science is the prerequisite for all other agricultural education courses with the exception of eighth-grade Agricultural Orientation.

(iv) Employment in Agribusiness. The Agricultural Education course, Employment in Agribusiness, is considered a Cooperative Program in which students can earn scholastic credit if the course meets all requirements listed under section (780:20-3-1 section e). It must be taught and supervised by the agricultural education instructor. Note: The work-site experience must be directly related to the curriculum offered in the program.

(i) Programs in comprehensive schools. Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education courses may enroll a maximum of 25 students at a ratio of one work station per student. A maximum of 25 students per teacher-coordinator shall be enrolled in a capstone course or internship course. Only two sections of internship will be allowed per program. Students enrolling in an internship program must have completed a minimum of 120 hours or be concurrently in an approved business, marketing, and information technology education program.

(ii) Programs in technology centers. Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education courses may enroll a maximum of 25 students at a ratio of one work station per student. Consideration should be given to the size of the facility and access to appropriate training stations.

(i) Comprehensive Family and Consumer Sciences programs. If a department has adequate space, equipment and laboratory sites, maximum enrollment for the following courses shall be:

(ii) Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Education. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students shall be enrolled in each section of occupational family and consumer sciences education.

(i) Comprehensive Schools. A minimum of ten and a maximum of eighteen students shall be enrolled in each course/section of a comprehensive school health careers education program.

(ii) Technology Centers.

(i) Maximum enrollment. The maximum enrollment for each Trade and Industrial Education, TechConnect program section shall be 20 students, with the exceptions of cosmetology, which may have a maximum of 22 students, and Industrial Cooperative Education (ICE) programs, which may have 50 students per career transitions teacher. Consideration should be given to the size of the facility.

(ii) Alternate program enrollment. The Trade and Industrial Education Division shall establish a reduced maximum enrollment for any program not meeting adequate size or layout of teaching facilities, number of training stations, appropriate quality and quantity of tools, and equipment and supplies. Individual student needs, student safety and supervision shall also be considered when determining maximum student enrollment.

(iii) Inclusion of on-the-job students. Students involved in on-the-job training shall be included in the maximum enrollment for the program unless each school has an on-the-job training coordinator.