14 Del. Admin. Code § 525-3.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 525-3.0 - Career and Technical Education Programs of Study

3.1 CTE programs of study must be established in accordance with requirements outlined in the Combined Delaware State Plan and be approved via CTE guidance established by the Department.

3.2 CTE programs of study must meet the criteria in subsections 3.2.1 through 3.2.13 of this regulation, and shall:

3.2.1 Align with current or real-time labor market information or projected labor market demands as evidenced by data, which is reflective of the state, regional, and local economies;

3.2.2 Be developed by the Department or an LEA in conjunction with relevant stakeholder groups, including postsecondary institutions, employers, and other industry, community, family, caregiver, and student partners;

3.2.3 Integrate academic, technical, and employability skills to inform curriculum and assessment as well as culturally responsive instructional strategies;

3.2.4 Support opportunities for discovery and development of student identity and assets;

3.2.5 Provide opportunities to earn early postsecondary credit through articulated credit, pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs, or dual enrollment and credit experiences;

3.2.6 Create intentional paths to accelerate the completion of a postsecondary credential or degree and align to credit for prior learning policy at the postsecondary level;

3.2.7 Provide opportunities to earn an industry recognized credential, where relevant and appropriate;

3.2.8 Provide opportunities to engage in work-based learning with industry professionals through career awareness, career exploration, and career immersion activities that occur during the school day or through an alternative schedule;

3.2.9 Provide differentiated instruction and support services through a multi-tiered system of supports to meet the needs of every student and provide equitable access, supports, and outcomes;

3.2.10 Connect and extend in-school learning opportunities with out-of-school learning to create opportunities for youth to engage in the community and with employers beyond the CTE program of study;

3.2.11 Provide CTSOs as co-curricular opportunities to support career development experiences as well as to demonstrate and refine technical knowledge and skills, and exhibit leadership;

3.2.12 Provide opportunities for in-person, virtual, or hybrid instruction to accommodate the needs of every learner; and

3.2.13 Be reviewed and revised, at minimum, every five years, to reflect shifts in the labor market, new industry standards or practices, and demonstrated student needs.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 525-3.0

25 DE Reg. 404 (10/1/2021) (final)