R277-911-3. CTE Program Approval

  (1)(a) The Superintendent shall approve CTE programs based on verified training needs of the area and the competencies necessary to provide occupational opportunities for students.

  (b) Programs are supported by a data base, including:

  (i) local, regional, state, and federal manpower projections;

  (ii) student occupational/interest surveys;

  (iii) regional job profile;

  (iv) advisory committee information; and

  (v) follow-up evaluation and reports.

  (2) LEA CTE directors shall meet the requirements specified in R277-911.

  (3) Within available resources, instructional materials, including textbooks, reference materials, and media, shall reflect current technology, processes, and information for the CTE programs.

  (4)(a) An LEA shall provide CTE guidance, counseling, and Board approved testing for students enrolled in CTE programs.

  (b) An LEA shall develop a written plan for placement services with the assistance of local advisory committees, business and industry, and the Department of Workforce Services.

  (c) An LEA shall develop a Plan for College and Career Readiness for all students, which shall include:

  (i) a student's education occupation plans (grades 7-12), including job placement when appropriate;

  (ii) all Board, local board and local charter board graduation requirements;

  (iii) evidence of annual parent, student, and school representative involvement;

  (iv) attainment of approved workplace skill competencies; and

  (v) identification of a CTE post-secondary goal and an approved sequence of academic and CTE courses.

  (5)(a) An LEA shall use curricula and instruction that is directly related to business and industry validated competencies.

  (b) An LEA shall use a valid skill certification process to verify successful completion of competencies.

  (c) An LEA shall provide instruction in proper and safe use of any equipment required for skill certification within the approved program.

  (6) An LEA shall provide and safely maintain equipment and facilities, consistent with the validated competencies identified in the instruction standard and applicable state and federal laws.

  (7)(a) Counselors and instructional staff shall hold valid Utah teaching licenses with endorsements appropriate for the programs they teach.

  (b) Licenses and endorsements required under Subsection (7)(a) may be obtained through an institutional recommendation or through occupational and educational experience verified by the Board's licensure process.

  (c) CTE program instructors shall keep technical and professional skills current through business and industry involvements in order to ensure that students are provided accurate state-of-the-art information.

  (8) An LEA shall conduct CTE programs consistent with Board policies and state and federal laws and regulations on access that prohibit discrimination on the basis of:

  (a) race;

  (b) creed;

  (c) color;

  (d) national origin;

  (e) religion;

  (f) age;

  (g) sex; and

  (h) disability.

  (9)(a) An LEA shall establish an active advisory council to review all CTE programs annually.

  (b) An advisory council may serve several LEAs or a region.

  (c) An advisory council reviews:

  (i) program offerings;

  (ii) quality of programs; and

  (iii) equipment needs.

  (10) A program advisory committee made up of individuals who are working in the occupational area shall support each state-funded approved CTE program at the LEA or regional level.

  (11) LEAs are encouraged to make training available through nationally-chartered CTE student leadership organizations in each area of study.

  (12) An LEA, with oversight by local program advisory committee members, shall make an annual evaluation of its CTE programs.