R277-915-5. Standards

  (1) WBL shall be integrated into all levels of the educational delivery system and shall be coordinated within the LEA and among regions.

  (2) To be eligible for WBL funds, an LEA shall:

  (a) have the program approved by the LEA board;

  (b) employ licensed WBL coordination personnel with salaries and benefits matched by the local recipient of funds;

  (c) document that a WBL committee representing all schools within the LEA:

  (i) has been created;

  (ii) is functioning effectively; and

  (iii) regularly addresses WBL issues;

  (d) conduct WBL activities utilizing information from:

  (i) business and industry;

  (ii) administrators;

  (iii) teachers;

  (iv) counselors;

  (v) parents; and

  (vi) students;

  (e) develop work-based preparation, participation, and assessment activities for students and teachers involved in all WBL LEA activities;

  (f) maintain evidence that WBL components have been integrated and coordinated with:

  (i) elementary career awareness;

  (ii) secondary career exploration;

  (iii) integrated core activities;

  (iv) College and Career Awareness; and

  (v) comprehensive guidance and counseling;

  (g) maintain evidence of WBL activities and assurances in each LEA developed in coordination with a student's:

  (i) IEP;

  (ii) Plan for College and Career Readiness; and

  (iii) 504 requirements;

  (h) require the inclusion of all student groups within the LEA in career development and preparation;

  (i) demonstrate WBL coordination with employers and with other school and community development activities.

  (j) verify that sufficient budget for a WBL coordinator, facilities, materials, equipment, and support staff is available;

  (k) participate in initial state-sponsored WBL coordinated professional development and in periodic ongoing coordination and professional development activities;

  (l) require that the WBL team utilize a database system developed by the LEA for the LEA's specific needs; and

  (m) participate in the CTE Program Approval evaluation every three years.