Standard – The instructional staff must maintain technical competency, meet the requirements to be an approved instructor and meet all state and local requirements for accreditation.

• Instructional Competency/Accreditation
  • Does the instructor meet all state certifying requirements?
• The high school LPS teacher is an active member of ACTE, LAPSEN and SkillsUSA
  • List documentation
• List all current industry certifications and instructor certifications
• Documentation of participation in professional development for the past three years
  • documented in CTAERN or provide proof of training attended.
• Copy of your personal/professional plan for continuing education
• List conferences you plan to attend in the next calendar year

Standard – Equipment used in the training program must be of the type and quality found to provide training to meet the program goals and performance objectives. The facilities must be appropriate for the variety of learning activities which occur in the LPS classrooms.

• The LPS lab and/or classroom are equipped with updated and functional equipment per GA DOE requirements as reflected on the inventory
• A locally or teacher developed long range equipment replacement plan is available.
• Consumable materials and supplies are sufficient and appropriate for teaching the curriculum
• Industry certification funds were spent according to the guidelines.
• Adequate storage area is available to support activities outlined in the program goals.
  • The storage area is used for the intended purposes.
  • A locked storage area is available.
  • Storage areas are clean and organized
• Layout/Floor Plan/Space
  • The classroom is clean, orderly and reflective of an efficient environment for learning.
  • The layout of the LPS classroom is suitable for large/small group, team and individual high school student work.
  • The square footage of the classroom meets or exceeds state recommendations.
  • Each teacher is assigned a conveniently located, furnished, and equipped area (office) for planning, confidential record keeping, private consultation, and administration.
  • In programs with multiple teachers, more space is available to properly accommodate teaching, learning and class preparation.
• Appropriate, up-to-date multi-media equipment and hardware such as flip charts, LCD projectors, “Smart Boards,” speakers, interactive projectors, digital cameras, video cameras, DVD players and writers, tablets and other emerging instructional technologies are readily available to the classroom.
• High school students use classroom computers, tablets and other available media to complete program objectives.
• Personal safety equipment policy for laboratory (i.e. safety glasses, fire extinguishers, PPE )
  • Forensic labs follow district standards for lab safety
• Accident report form
• Students and staff are aware of emergency procedures
• Chemicals/combustibles are located and stored properly
• Telephone access is reasonably available to the instructor
• Classroom and laboratory are clean and organized
• Classroom and laboratory meet all state and federal safety requirements (OSHA, NIOSH, etc.)
• Policy for student check-out of equipment
• Tools and equipment mirror what is used in industry appropriate to skills being taught

Standard – Courses should be aligned with state and national standards. Instruction utilizes best practice pedagogy. Lessons prepare students to be excellent entry level employees and capable of success in industry aligned credentials.

• Instructor Showcase – for each course taught in the LPS Program:
  • A minimum of three teacher created lesson plans including developmentally appropriate practices and experiences supported by at least three examples of assessed student work relating to the three lesson plans. Lesson plans should detail instruction and match GPS standards.
  • For programs with multiple instructors, both instructors must submit showcase materials, but not necessarily three from each course per instructor.
• Provide a syllabus for each course
  • Class rules, class policy, grading policy
  • State your written policy for re-testing upon failure of written or performance tests.
• The program is using the GADOE curriculum and a scope and sequence is provided for each course
• Courses are designed so that students can complete all the requirements for a career pathway in LPS within 3 years.
• Individual, differentiated materials/activities/projects are used to accommodate needs of high school students. (ex. Alternate materials, modified instructional strategies, modified plans, etc.)
• Evidence indicates the instructor is aware of different learning styles and utilizes them in the instruction. The high school teacher provides instruction using different modalities including lecturing, demonstration, simulation etc.
• The instructor utilizes a variety of curriculum materials and activities to encourage the acceptance of diversity as it relates gender, age, language, ability, race, religion, family structure, background, or culture. No evidence of bias was found in materials, displays, lesson plans etc
• Academic Integration
• The instructor provides learning experiences, group work and projects that require higher order academic skills beyond acquiring knowledge and understanding, such as application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Include a lesson plan with assessed student work for each of the domains: application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation
• Are multi-media and/or web-based materials used in the training process to meet individual learning styles?
• Do performance and knowledge-based tests contain, in writing, the following:
  • Objectives of the test
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Realistic time limit for completion
  • Indication of quality/exactness standard
  • Rating or grading scale
• Updated assorted specialized workbooks, manuals, textbooks and/or resource books (hardcopy or digital) are available to support the program goals.

Plan to improve literacy

Standards – A comprehensive process to prepare students for career transition is in place. Students are given co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities that support career goals. Students are supported and recognized by staff.

• Describe your career awareness and employability plan across the three years of coursework
• List student demographics, graduation rates
• Is there a procedure in place to track the graduates of the program?
• Students have mastered proficiencies in the pathway.
  • Provide the number of students taking and passing the End of Pathway Assessment for the past three years:
• Number of pathway completers for the past three years including this school year:
• Students are affiliated with SkillsUSA at the state and national level.
  • Robust membership – may be waived with explanation
  • Students participate in State Conference
  • Student leadership participates in at least one out of school leadership event or activity that is not state conference
• SkillsUSA chapter applies for Chapter of Excellence Program
  • Past and current year applications should be provided
• Students are made aware of Learning for Life Explorer Posts, Peer Court, Teen Court, and similar opportunities offered in the community and such entities are allowed to present to students or otherwise market such offerings where appropriate.
• Opportunities are provided for students to participate in work based learning experiences in high school. # for last few years
• LPS teacher and WBL Coordinator communicate concerning training plans and mentor
• Students have individual career plans and portfolios
• Describe how students are encouraged to take licensing or certification tests that are industry recognized
• Describe your recognition system for outstanding student performance.
• Explanation of career counseling opportunities
• Documentation of industry guest speakers regarding career opportunities
• Description of field trips taken to expose students to career opportunities

Standard – Program works with industry and community to maximize student engagement and employment. Industry has a clear voice in program direction.

• Does the Advisory Committee meet two or more times per year, and are the agendas and minutes on file?
• Is there a listing of the Advisory Committee members available?
• Example of correspondence to the committee
• The program is promoted within the community.
• Advisory committee is representative of the school population and composed of the membership recommended in the state WBL manual
• The advisory committee is actively involved with SkillsUSA eg. preparing for competition, judging competition, working with community service projects, fundraising etc.
• Attach documentation indicating that your program’s goals and objectives are reviewed at least annually by your advisory committee and school administrators.
• Is public relations information about your program distributed on a continuous basis?
  • Press releases, newspaper articles, etc.
  • Community service projects
• What is your plan to maintain and/or improve industry participation in your program?