Okla. Admin. Code § 210:35-13-43

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 210:35-13-43 - Instructional quality

(a) The curriculum shall reflect the school's statement of philosophy, mission, and goals in which student success is the highest priority. The goals and objectives of each program shall be consistent with the school's statement of philosophy, mission, and goals.

(b) The school climate shall be conducive to learning, making the teaching/learning environment supportive of effective instruction. The overall educational program shall incorporate high expectations and successful experiences for all students.

(c) Quality career technology programs shall be accessible for all students with the interest and ability to benefit from occupational training. Provisions shall be made for students of varying aptitudes, levels of intellectual development, and interests to reach expected objectives. Career technology programs shall be accessible in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

(1) Students shall be provided access to career technology education programs and facilities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

(2) Program enrollments shall comply with the established guidelines of the appropriate occupational division of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Exceptions must have written approval by the appropriate state program administrator prior to the second week of class. Consideration shall be given to the availability of work stations and clinical experiences. Program enrollments are described in the RULES FOR CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.

(d) Each career technology education program shall have an occupational advisory committee which provides input for instructional content and direction. The advisory committee shall be diversified with the majority of membership representative of occupations for which the program is training.

(e) Resources of industry, business, and the community shall be utilized to provide appropriate program enrichment.

(f) Career technology and related instruction shall provide the following components:

(1) well defined instructional objectives stated in measurable terms,

(2) performance criteria for specific skills,

(3) systematic planning by professional staff,

(4) the selection and use of varied types of instructional materials and learning experiences,

(5) the specific adaptation of organizational and instructional procedures to meet the needs of students,

(6) the use of varied evaluation instruments and procedures which are congruent with instructional objectives, and

(7) quality instructional delivery.

(g) Career technology instructors in all career technology programs shall use instructional materials developed by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education or other materials which are consistent with the desired outcomes as specified by the appropriate program administrator. Instructional materials for most occupational areas are developed by the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. When using/selecting these and other materials, it is important that they reflect input from program advisory committees as it relates to current industry practices and technology.

(h) An adequate amount and variety of instructional materials and equipment for each area of the school's program shall be provided in the amount and types needed to accomplish the stated instructional objectives.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:35-13-43

Added at 8 Ok Reg 2159, eff 5-17-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 2371, eff 7-13-92; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 356, eff 10-13-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2306, eff 6-11-98; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 20, eff 9-17-01 (emergency); Amended at 19 Ok Reg 982, eff 5-13-02