Standard 3: Educational Program
Curriculum
3.1 The school offers a carefully planned curriculum which is consistent with its mission and which reflects the needs of students, the community, and business/industry.
3.2 The school offers a carefully designed technology plan which is consistent with its mission and its curriculum plan; this includes but is not limited to a vision, goals, schoolwide objectives, administrative plans, professional development, instructional technology integration, and planned steps to accomplish the goals.
3.3 Program Advisory Committees are effectively utilized to recommend program modifications based on changing technology; assist with the development of an equipment acquisition plan; assist in the development of the technology plan; and review both the technical and academic curricula. (Their agendas/minutes are maintained on file.)
3.4 The program design guarantees that every student regardless of gender, race, ethnicity or disability is offered a quality education.
3.5 To ensure that an integrated program is operational and that program objectives are met, adequate time is provided in the following areas: Applied Academics, Technical Education, Student Services, Student Support Services, Student Activities, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Education.
3.6 Curriculum design creates opportunities for the student to understand educational expectations and to receive recognition for achievement, and gives guidance to improve performance.
3.7 Technical programs are competency-based education identifying specific duties and tasks.
3.8 The program design provides for identification of expected student performance and learning outcomes in applied academic and technical programs.
3.9 The equipment used in the technical and in the academic programs adequately supports and enhances all aspects of the educational program, and is maintained to ensure an environment that is healthy and safe for all.
3.10 Co-curricular activities are provided to enhance the students’ leadership skills, self-esteem, and career awareness.
3.11 The school encourages innovative and experimental programs designed to serve the needs of students and to contribute to the school’s stated mission.
3.12 Instructional programs offered in career fields requiring licensure or certification are designed to prepare students to meet those requirements.
Instruction
3.13 The design of the instructional program reflects the mission of the school.
3.14 Strategies provide for the integration of academic and technical instruction.
3.15 Teachers fully utilize available technology in their planning, teaching, and data collection, analysis and reporting.
3.16 The application of computers is integrated within the technical and academic instruction program.
3.17 Learning resources required to implement the instructional program are available and utilized.
3.18 Faculty and staff demonstrate creativity and initiative and use a variety of resources in the delivery of instructional programs.
3.19 Instructional materials address a variety of learning styles and ability levels.
3.20 All technical programs provide safety instruction, instruction in hazardous chemical awareness (material safety data sheets), and written and applied safety testing.
3.21 Individual Education Plans are implemented and maintained on file for each special needs student.
Evaluation
3.22 Student assessment measures have been established and utilized to measure the attainment of expected performance levels.
3.23 An evaluation of the assessment of student performance is reviewed periodically to measure student achievement, to improve curriculum, and to impact planning and instruction.
3.24 A systematic program review is conducted periodically to guarantee effective program design.