In order to maximize the learning and application of skills that will allow students to succeed in life, the Board of Education believes that the instruction of academic and vocational subjects should be combined and fully integrated during all their years of schooling. The Board is confident that achievement will rise when students are routinely called upon to apply their classroom learning to real life and workplace situations.
Career awareness, exploration and guidance should be an integral part of this curriculum.
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 6010 - Goals and Objectives)
(cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation)
(cf. 6164.2 - Guidance/Counseling Services)
For assistance in planning, curriculum development and staff training, the district shall call upon parents/guardians, staff, and representatives of business, labor organizations, community agencies, employment training programs and/or institutions of higher education.
(cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees)
(cf. 1700 - Relations between Private Industry and the Schools)
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
The Superintendent or designee shall examine a variety of strategies for integrating the curriculum and shall develop an integration plan for Board consideration. This plan shall include a process whereby the Board may regularly assess the district's progress toward an effective, fully integrated school-to-career instructional program.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
51041 Evaluation of educational program
52336-52336.5 Career preparatory programs
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
5801-6084 National Education Reform Goals 2001
6101-6251 School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994
6751-6777 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Title II, Part D
Policy PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS
adopted: June 25, 2002 Petaluma, California