Diversified Occupations Education. Vocational Education Program Courses Standards.

Overview & Synopsis

This document contains vocational education program courses standards (curriculum frameworks and student performance standards) for exploratory courses, practical arts courses, and job preparatory programs in diversified occupations education offered at the secondary or postsecondary level as a part of Florida's comprehensive vocational education program. Standards are mandated by Florida law. Each program course standard is composed of two parts: a curriculum framework and student performance standards. The curriculum framework includes four major sections: major concepts and content, laboratory activities, special notes, and intended outcomes. Student performance standards are listed for each intended outcome. For secondary job preparatory programs, courses are designated with student performance standards listed for each course. The diversified occupations education program includes the following courses: exploration of vocational occupations, general practical arts, employability skills, cooperative education, diversified cooperative training, vocationally related basic skills, and work experience programs. (KC)