200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-10-3.3

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 200-RICR-20-10-3.3 - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rhode Island's CTE System shall be designed and monitored by RIDE and managed and delivered by the LEA. Both RIDE and the LEAs have distinct responsibilities described herein.

3.3.1RIDE Responsibilities and Functions

A. RIDE shall have the responsibility for and authority to:

1. Establish a CTE System that promotes and ensures student access to career awareness and exploration activities for all K-12 students and career preparation programs for students in grades 9-12;

2. Establish and publish career preparation program admissions standards, when appropriate and applicable;

3. Establish and maintain a quality assurance process that includes a career preparation program review and approval process;

4. Establish and maintain a system of approved career preparation programs;

5. Establish and maintain a Statewide Career and Technical Education Advisory Board;

6. Maintain and annually publish the list of approved career preparation programs;

7. Invest state resources to support both the CTE System and approved and newly established career preparation programs in a manner that advances program quality, ensures efficient and effective use of resources, and is compliant with applicable state and federal law;

8. Establish and manage a funding methodology for Career and Technical Education consistent with applicable state statutes and these Regulations that is designed to support the reasonable and necessary costs for the administration and implementation of RIDE- approved career preparation programs;

9. Manage a state-level data system that enables high-quality evaluation, progress- monitoring, and continuous improvement at both the state and local levels;

10. Ensure that the CTE System aligns to and promotes statewide workforce and economic development initiatives; and

11. Identify critical and emerging industries in Rhode Island and promote the establishment of career preparation programs in those areas.

3.3.2LEA Responsibilities and Functions

A. All LEAs shall:

1. Ensure all students have the opportunity to participate in career exploration activities;

2. Provide all eligible students the opportunity to enroll in an approved career preparation program;

3. Provide a spectrum of career and college counseling services that include career awareness and exploration activities;

4. Provide students and families with accurate information about the availability of approved career preparation programs and students' rights to apply and enroll; and

5. Provide students and families an appeals process in cases where students do not gain access to a career preparation program.

B. LEAs that administer RIDE-approved career preparation programs shall:

1. Meet the career preparation program standards and participate in the state-managed quality assurance process;

2. Collect and report accurate and timely CTE data;

3. Manage CTE-designated funding in accordance with state and federal regulations;

4. Adhere to RIDE-published cost guidelines in accordance with § 3.7 of this Part;

5. Provide students and families an appeals process in cases where students do not gain access to a career preparation program; and

6. Engage and partner with business, industry, higher education, and postsecondary training programs to improve student performance outcomes.

200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-10-3.3