R277-916-4. Standards

  (1) An LEA may qualify for College and Career Awareness funds consistent with the following:

  (a) College and Career Awareness program funds may not be used for personnel costs;

  (b) a school shall teach 180 days of College and Career Awareness as a stand alone course with distinct credit, incorporating each element set forth in Subsection R277-916-2(1);

  (c) College and Career Awareness teachers and counselors shall have appropriate licenses and endorsements;

  (d) a school shall utilize the services of a WBL coordinator, where available, to integrate grade level appropriate WBL activities into College and Career Awareness.

  (e) if a WBL coordinator is not available, the College and Career Awareness team shall plan and provide WBL activities;

  (f) a school shall integrate career development applications into the College and Career Awareness program and use the services of a counselor in the program;

  (g) an LEA shall support staff development activities relevant to the core College and Career Awareness content adopted by the Board;

  (h) College and Career Awareness personnel in a school shall fully participate in:

  (i) evaluating the current program;

  (ii) recommending changes or modifications; and

  (iii) pilot testing and implementing new activities, materials, and resources; and

  (i) College and Career Awareness personnel shall participate in the CTE Program Approval evaluation every three years.