Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.15

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-3-3-.15 - Career And Technical Education General Rules For All Teaching Fields (Grades 6-12)

(1)Rationale. The main goal of these standards is to promote quality preparation for Career and Technical Education teachers of Agriscience Education, Business and Marketing Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Technical Education by identifying standards applicable to all four of those teaching fields.

(2)Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03(6)(a)1. -4., 290-3-3-.03(6)(e)1.(i) -(iii) and 2.(i)-(iii), 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, and Rule 290-3-3-.14, programs to prepare the prospective career and technical education teacher shall meet one of the target career and technical rules (Rules 290-3-3-.16 -.19) and require a teaching field with a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit with at least 18 semester hours of upper-division credit. Prior to program completion, the prospective teacher of career and technical education shall demonstrate:

(a)Content Knowledge and Skills.

1. Candidates have a depth and breadth of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specific teaching field, as further detailed in the rules for each program leading to a Class B Professional Educator Certificate in Career and Technical Education.

2. Candidates operate a computer and effectively use the Internet and software, including word processing and spreadsheet programs, for instructional and management purposes.

(b)Educating for the Work Place.

1. Candidates are prepared to develop the talents and skills of students in grades 6-12 in classroom settings that are rigorous, progressive, and certified to industry standards.

2. Candidates develop curricula based on career clusters and pathways.

3. Candidates adapt curricula to industry needs in local areas.

4. Candidates work with students to develop skills in preparing job applications and resumes and interviewing.

5. Candidates incorporate reading and mathematical literacy skills into the career and technical curricula and lessons they teach to students.

6. Candidates incorporate the teaching of soft skills into instruction, including traits such as reliability, working well with others, and maintaining a positive attitude.

7. Candidates manage time effectively to provide both direct instruction and hands-on learning.

8. Candidates develop an appropriate syllabus based on the Alabama Course of Study: Career and Technical Education.

(c)Assessment.

1. Candidates use multiple forms of assessment in making educational decisions and guiding students to make wise decisions in career planning.

2. Candidates research information about current assessments aligned to industry-recognized standards and leading to credentials/certifications of Career Readiness Indicators (CRIs) appropriate to the teaching field, such as ServSafe for family and consumer sciences programs and Microsoft Office for business/marketing programs.

3. Candidates break complex tasks into component parts when designing performance assessments and rubrics.

4. Candidates document student learning in folders or portfolios.

5. Candidates use career planning assessments (e.g., KUDER) and results appropriately to identify students' interests and aptitudes.

6. Candidates research and conduct safety assessments, as appropriate to the teaching field, to ensure each student has passed the appropriate safety tests for general and particular equipment.

(d)Learning Environments.

1. Candidates create and manage safe learning environments for all students.

2. Candidates always require students to use appropriate personal protective when in laboratory classroom settings.

3. Candidates provide appropriate modifications and accommodations, especially those related to safety, to implement individualized educational programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.

(e)Career and Technical Programs.

1. Candidates are aware of the unique aspects of career and technical programs, including program review, working effectively with local business and industry, and managing budgets effectively.

2. Candidates are familiar with the requirements of the Alabama State Department of Education's (ALSDE) method of program review.

3. Candidates demonstrate the skills to develop and maintain an active advisory committee.

4. Candidates can work with annual budgets for programs and are aware of state and federal funding sources.

5. Candidates understand federal and state mandates governing instructional programs in career and technical education.

6. Candidates work with school counselors and career coaches to implement four-year plans and the selection of appropriate academic courses.

7. Candidates become affiliated with the appropriate career and technical student organizations for their teaching fields, such as Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA); Future Farmers of America (FFA); Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA); Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); Health Occupational Student Association (HOSA); SkillsUSA; or Technical Student Association (TSA).

8. Candidates advise and facilitate the activities of student organizations related to career and technical education.

(f)Professionalism and Ethical Practice.

1. Candidates are aware of the requirements for renewing their Alabama Professional Educator Certificates.

2. Candidates are aware of and adhere to ethical considerations for offering services to the public through classroom activities and career and technical student organizations.

3. Candidates are aware of state and national professional organizations.

4. Candidates are aware of and participate in district, state, and national conferences as much as possible.

(3)Faculty. Career and technical education is a broad and complex area that requires a specialist in each teaching field.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.15

New Rule: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2015, eff. 9/17/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 12, September 28, 2018, eff. 10/28/2018; operative 6/1/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2021, eff. 10/15/2021.

Previous Rule.23 was renumbered.15 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-3-16, 16-23-14.