Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Instructional Services Technology	
Career Cluster:	Education & Training

AS	
CIP Number	1713129902	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Education & Training career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Education & Training career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to general education and philosophy; psychological and sociological aspects of teaching all children, including the disadvantaged, the English Language Learner, and the handicapped; education processes, theories of learning; school procedures; school resources; educational clerical processes, proofreading; test construction, interpretation, evaluation, and grading; technology proficiency , assistive technology; duplicating and photocopying equipment; employability skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; and health and safety. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of education from an historical perspective.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of sociological trends and their influence on education.
03.0	Demonstrate mastery of the role of an education paraprofessional.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of human growth and development.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal skills. 
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the basic skills.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of instructional techniques.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in clerical skills.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of educational media and educational technology.
10.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding and ability to use effective behavior management skills in the classroom.
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of diverse populations in the classroom. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Instructional Services Technology	
CIP Number:	1713129902
Program Length:	60 credit hours	

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of education from an historical perspective.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of education.	
01.02	Trace the development of public schooling in Florida.	
01.03	Trace the development of the role of the paraprofessional in the American educational system.	
01.04	Discuss major theories of development and the theorists who proposed them. 	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of sociological trends and their influence on education.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Discuss public attitudes about instruction, curriculum, school management, and the role of educators.	
02.02	Discuss the role of the parent in the education of his child and identify the teacher's role in working with parents and families.	
02.03	Discuss the challenges and opportunities of providing multilingual/multicultural education in Florida.	
02.04	Demonstrate an understanding of students with special needs and the role of the State of Florida in providing for these students.	
02.05	Demonstrate knowledge of educational and civil rights reforms reflected in federal, state, district, and local policies that govern special education and English Language Learners programs. 	
02.06	Explain the sociological, mental, physical and emotional aspects of poverty as they relate to education and the schools.	
02.07	Explain the sociological implications of substance abuse.	
02.08	List the symptoms and intervention techniques for suicide prevention.	
02.09	List indicators of child abuse and/or neglect and recognize the educational, legal, and ethical imperative to report it.	
02.10	Identify policy and procedures for reporting child abuse and/or neglect	
02.11	Demonstrate an understanding of forces and factors that affect change within the family.	
02.12	Identify and list the effects of the increase of single parent households on the schools, particularly K-12.	
02.13	Discuss the importance of high quality early education (age birth to eight) and evaluation.	
02.14	Demonstrate knowledge of educational and civil rights reforms reflected in federal, state, district, and local. 	
03.0	Demonstrate mastery of the role of an education paraprofessional.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify the role expectations of the education paraprofessional position relative to teachers, administrators, learners and parents. 	
03.02	Discuss the role of the educational paraprofessional as part of a team that includes teachers, administrators, learners and parents who serve the needs of the learner.	
03.03	Identify professional work habits, demeanor and attire.	
03.04	Define values clarification and its effective use in a classroom.	
03.05	List the stress producers for teachers, students, families in a classroom setting.	
03.06	Demonstrate mastery of stress-coping techniques and discuss those most appropriate.	
03.07	List and explain legal and ethical issues involved in the role of the education paraprofessional within the school setting.	
03.08	Demonstrate appropriate time management techniques that enable the paraprofessional to serve the classroom community.	
03.09	Recognize the importance of planning cooperatively with the classroom teacher for each class period.	
03.10	Support the effective discipline and classroom management strategies established by the school and the classroom teacher.	
03.11	Identify resource staff and their roles in order to determine how they can assist the paraprofessional in the classroom.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of human growth and development.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify typical and atypical human development in age birth through eight.	
04.02	Identify major environmental and genetic factors that impact prenatal development.	
04.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the primary physical, social, and emotional characteristics of the child from three to six years (early childhood).	
04.04	Identify the primary physical, cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of adolescents.	
04.05	List the primary developmental tasks of adolescence.	
04.06	Demonstrate, in individual and group settings, knowledge of human development in relation to age-and culture-appropriate settings and programs.	
04.07	Connect developmental stages to the work of the paraprofessional.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal skills.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Facilitate positive interaction among peers, learners, teachers, parents and school community.	
05.02	Identify the varying exceptionalities and academic needs of learners. 	
05.03	Identify and apply self-regulation techniques to support student’s self-control.	
05.04	Analyze and resolve bullying by:
•	Defining bullying as a form of abuse.
•	Differentiating the many forms of bullying including cyberbullying.
•	Identifying the traits of the bully and the victim.
•	Developing and designing bullying prevention management plans for the student, classroom, and school.	
06.0	 Demonstrate proficiency in the basic skills.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.	
06.02	Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental mathematical concepts and operations.	
06.03	Identify the factors involved in classroom management. 	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of instructional techniques.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	List the factors that contribute to teacher’s positive impact on student learning.	
07.02	Assist the teacher in reinforcing the learner’s reading comprehension, increasing the learner’s vocabulary, and improving the learner’s writing skills.	
07.03	Assist the teacher in reinforcing the learner’s math and problem solving skills.  	
07.04	In cooperation with classroom teacher, identify methods of instruction appropriate to the paraprofessional level, including, but not limited to, discussion, one-on-one, cooperative grouping, and paired learning. 	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in clerical skills.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Perform clerical skills appropriate for educational operations such as proofreading, filing, and word processing.	
08.02	Grade tests using answer key and/or rubrics.	
08.03	Demonstrate computer literacy skills. 	
08.04	Demonstrate knowledge of a record keeping system to include student performance, attendance, referrals, parent conferences, and anecdotal information. 	
08.05	In cooperation with classroom teacher, perform test item analysis.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of educational media and educational technology.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Employ technology to support the teacher’s instructional objectives.	
09.02	Prepare educational materials including basic artwork or graphic material.	
09.03	Identify ethical issues related to the use of technology in the classroom 	
09.04	Apply assistive technology in the classroom.	
09.05	Prepare appropriate audio visual aids as instructional resources for all students.	
09.06	Demonstrate proficiency of computer knowledge when working with students.	
09.07	Apply knowledge of assistive technology that can be used to extend the learning capabilities of students with special needs by:
•	Identifying a variety of no technology, low technology, and high technology hardware and software for students based on their individuals needs and abilities.
•	Demonstrating familiarity with the range of assistive technology devices and services. 
•	With the classroom teacher, selecting, designing, and utilizing current and emerging assistive technologies that enable students to participate in high-quality communication interactions and achieve their educational goals.
•	Identifying augmentative and assistive communication strategies which utilize technology in the home, school, and community environment. 
•	Planning instruction in the use of alternative and augmentative communication systems which utilize technology. 
•	Identifying placement of devices and positioning of the individual to optimize the use of assistive technology.
•	Selecting appropriate instructional procedures and technology for teaching adaptive life skills based on observation, ecological assessments, family interviews, and other student information.
•	Identifying skills and technology necessary for students with disabilities to engage in self-determination and self-advocacy.	
09.08	In collaboration with classroom teacher, develop and adopt technology-based curriculum materials.  	
09.09	Maintain, store and operate media equipment.  	
10.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Conduct a job search.	
10.02	Secure information about a job.	
10.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job.	
10.04	Complete a job application.	
10.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
10.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor, or other persons.	
10.07	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.	
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding and ability to use effective behavior management skills in the classroom.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate mastery in using positive reinforcement as a method of improving student behavior and academic performance.	
11.02	Identify conflict resolution strategies and peer mediation techniques (e.g., self-regulation techniques, bullying, cyber-bullying).	
11.03	Identify factors involved in classroom management.	
11.04	Prepare and evaluate a lesson plan aligned with Florida Learning Standards and with written objectives. 	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of diverse populations in the classroom.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Demonstrate the understanding in the value of diversity (cultures, socioeconomic levels, sexual orientations religions, etc.) in the classroom.	
12.02	Discuss attitudes toward racial, ethnic, language, gender, exceptionality, religious, occupational, socio-economical ageism and cultural diversity.	
12.03	Demonstrate an understanding of how an appreciation for diversity can positively impact school and workplace climate as well as society.	
12.04	Identify and discuss successful instructional practices for the diverse student populations.	
12.05	Demonstrate proficiency in providing small group tutoring and instructional assistance to a diverse student body with the use of various educational materials.	
Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

This program prepares students for employment as educational paraprofessionals, instructional coordinators, teacher aides, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.

Planned and supervised occupational activities may be provided through directed laboratory experience or a practicum. 

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates (CCC):

Educational Assisting (0713150100) – 15 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.