Chapter 3301-68 Distribution of Funds for Career Education Programs

(A) Career development programs are planned programs that provide career development leadership services and resources for kindergarten through twelfth grade educators and students. These services and resources support information and developmentally appropriate experiences to prepare students to make education and career decisions during high school and beyond.

(B) Career integration activities incorporate academic concepts with career development concepts through instruction. These activities increase academic achievement by emphasizing the relevance of school coursework to skills needed in the workforce, and involve community, business and industry partners through experience-based career activities for students and educators such as externships, mentoring and job shadowing. Career development services and resources shall include but are not limited to:

(1) Career awareness activities at the elementary level.

(2) Career exploration activities at the middle grade level to enable students to develop an Individual Career Plan that outlines high school coursework related to tentative career goals.

(3) Career planning activities at the high school level with revision of education plans, initiation of an exit credential such as a Career Passport and action on post-high school plans.

(C) Career development programs shall be operated within a singular or combination of school districts after submission of a plan as approved by the state department of education and shall follow the guidelines as established by the state department of education.

(D) Career development program accountability shall be maintained within a performance system as outlined in the guidelines established by the state department of education.

HISTORY: Eff 5-1-89; Replaces part of 3301-68-01, eff. 5-28-04

Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03

Rule authorized by: RC 3301.07, 3313.90

Rule amplifies: RC 3313.90

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/28/2009