Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Court Reporting 3
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Business Management and Administration

Career Certificate Program 	
Program Number	B700700	
CIP Number	0522030306	
Grade Level	30, 31 	
Program Length	1500 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	Phi Beta Lambda, BPA	
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	
Basic Skills Level	Computation (Mathematics): 	10	Communications (Reading and Language Arts):	12	

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 such as court reporters, scopists, and transcriptionists in the Business Management and Administration 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 Business Management and Administration career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to using the stenowriter to record examination proceedings, testimony, judicial opinion, judge’s charge to jury, judgment or sentence of court, or other proceedings.  Instruction includes specialized terminology and procedures used in the legal, medical, industry, insurance, and governmental fields as well as skills for recording multiple-voice.  The content prepares persons to use the steno writer to record speakers in addition to the preparation of transcripts.  Concepts of legal, medical, and related industries are included in this program so that students may function effectively.

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 two occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
A	OTA0048	Court Reporter 1	BUS ED 1 @2
SECRETAR 7  G
TC COOP ED @ 7 G
VOE @7	375 hours	
	OTA0049	Court Reporter 2		375 hours	
	OTA0051	Court Reporter 3		375 hours	
B	OTA0052	Court Reporter 4		375 hours	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

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

01.0	Perform steno writer skills.
02.0	Perform oral and written communication activities.
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system.
05.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.
06.0	Perform steno writer skills.
07.0	Perform oral and written communication activities.
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal principles and terminology.
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system.
10.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.
11.0	Perform steno writer skills.
12.0	Perform oral and written communication activities.
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system.
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of court reporting procedures.
15.0	Demonstrate employability and entrepreneurship skills.
16.0	Demonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.
17.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.
18.0	Perform steno writer skills.
19.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.
20.0	Demonstrate professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
21.0	Prepare for court reporter certification.

22.0	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Court Reporting 3
Career Certificate Program Number: 	B700700

Prior to enrolling in this course, it is recommended that students complete Court Reporting 2 (B700600) or demonstrate mastery of the appropriate competencies.  After completing the following additional competencies and those listed in courses OTA0049 and OTA0051, the student will have achieved Occupational Completion Point A.  After completing the additional competencies in OTA0052, the student will have achieved Occupational Completion Point B, Court Reporter and the student will be able to:

Course Number:  OTA0048 
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Court Reporter 1 – 375 Hours 	
01.0	Perform steno writer skills.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95% accuracy dictated at a minimum of 120 wpm on literary material.	
01.02	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 120 wpm on two-voice testimony material.	
01.03	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 120 wpm on jury charge material.	
01.04	Develop the ability to write punctuation on the steno writer and to punctuate and format transcriptions correctly.	
01.05	Develop speed and proficiency in two-voice testimony and correctly format two-voice testimony.	
01.06	Correctly write colloquy symbols on the steno writer and correctly format three- and four-voice testimony.	
01.07	Develop skill, speed, and proficiency on legal opinion and jury charge material.  	
01.08	Develop and apply legal vocabulary.	
01.09	Continue building speed on literary material, including topics in current events.	
01.10	Use proper spelling in all transcriptions.	
01.11	Read back distinctly and with authority dictated material from steno notes or from real-time screens, quickly locating portions to be read back.  	
01.12	Analyze stenographic notes and transcription techniques.	
02.0	Perform oral and written communication activities.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Apply rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization to sentences, paragraphs, compositions, and transcripts.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify the musculoskeletal system and the other body systems and functions.	
03.02	Identify and spell medical terms including prefixes, root words, and suffixes.	
03.03	Identify and spell mental and physical diseases, psychological terms, and drugs.	
03.04	Use appropriate medical reference sources.	
03.05	Transcribe medical material dictated live or from audio and/or video recordings.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Create files in various formats such as ASCII or RTF, and transfer to other media, e.g., CD, disk, jump, zip drive, or other state-of-the-art media format.	
04.02	Perform dictionary management to include creating job dictionaries, loading job dictionaries in proper sequence, editing of dictionary entries, adding new entries, and archival of jobs and dictionary files.	
05.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences as a Court Reporter.	

Course Number:  OTA0049
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Court Reporter 2 – 375 Hours	
06.0	Perform steno writer skills.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95% accuracy dictated at a minimum of 160 wpm on literary material.	
06.02	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 160 wpm on two-voice testimony material.	
06.03	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 160 wpm on jury charge material.	
06.04	Develop the ability to write punctuation on the steno writer and to correctly punctuate and format transcriptions.	
06.05	Develop skill, speed and proficiency in two-voice testimony, and correctly format two-voice testimony.	
06.06	Correctly write colloquy symbols on the steno writer and correctly format three- and four-voice testimony.	
06.07	Develop speed and proficiency on jury charge material and correctly format transcriptions.	
06.08	Develop speed and proficiency on literary material including legal opinions and current events, and correctly format transcriptions.	
06.09	Read back distinctly and with authority dictated material from steno notes or from real-time screens, quickly locating portions to be read back.	
06.10	Analyze stenographic notes and transcription techniques.	
07.0	Perform oral and written communication activities.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Apply rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization to sentences, paragraphs, compositions, and transcripts.	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal principles and terminology.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Develop and apply legal vocabulary.	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Create and archive files in various formats such as ASCII or RTF, and transfer to other media, e.g., CD, disk, jump, zip drive, or other state-of-the-art media format.	
09.02	Perform dictionary management to include creating job dictionaries, loading job dictionaries in proper sequence, editing of dictionary entries, adding new entries, and archival of jobs and dictionary files.	
10.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences as a Court Reporter.	

Course Number:  OTA0051
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Court Reporter 3 – 375 Hours	
11.0	Perform steno writer skills.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 180 wpm on literary material.	
11.02	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 200 wpm on two-voice testimony material.	
11.03	Pass at least one five-minute steno writer evaluation with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 200 wpm on jury charge material.	
11.04	Develop the ability to write punctuation on the steno writer and to correctly punctuate and format transcriptions.	
11.05	Develop speed and proficiency in two-voice testimony and correctly format two-voice testimony.	
11.06	Correctly write colloquy symbols on the steno writer and correctly format three and four-voice testimony.	
11.07	Develop speed and proficiency in jury charge and literary material including legal opinions and topics on local, national, and international current events.	
11.08	Read back distinctly and with authority dictated material from steno notes or from real-time screens, quickly locating portions to be read back.	
11.09	Analyze stenographic notes and transcription techniques.	
12.0	Perform oral and written communication activities.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Apply rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization to sentences, paragraphs, compositions, and transcripts. 	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency of a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Produce a five-page, first pass transcript with a goal of 95% translation rate.	
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of court reporting procedures.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Assume the role of the real-time reporter through simulated trials, hearings, and depositions by performing the following functions:  administering an oath/affirmation; marking and handling exhibits; exercising responsibility for reporting the proceeding; indexing and archiving steno notes/CAT files, interrupting a speaker; obtaining spellings of proper names; identifying speakers in a multi-speaker situation; handling discussions off the record; indicating non-verbal actions; certifying questions; reporting interpreted proceedings; handling reading and signing of depositions..	
14.02	Report and transcribe voir dire of the jury and witnesses and the polling of the jury.	
14.03	Prepare a salable transcript of an actual or simulated court proceeding by producing at least 10 pages of transcript in two hours or less including title page, index, direct and cross examination, jury charge/opening and/or closing statements, and certification page.	
14.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the FCRA Code of Ethics.	
14.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics.	
14.06	Distinguish among four general work categories: freelance, official, Communications Access Real-time Translation, and broadcast captioning.	
14.07	Demonstrate knowledge of the use of video equipment in trials and depositions and of NCRA’s CLVS program.	
15.0	Demonstrate employability and entrepreneurship skills.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.	
15.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.	
15.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.	
15.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.	
15.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.	
15.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.	
15.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements or career advancement.	
15.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.	
15.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.	
16.0	Demonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.	
16.02	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.	
16.03	Maintain financial records.	
16.04	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	
17.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences as a Court Reporter.	

Course Number:  OTA0052
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Court Reporter 4 – 375 Hours	
18.0	Perform steno writer skills.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Pass three five-minute steno writer evaluations with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 225 wpm on two-voice testimony material as specified by the National Court Reporters Association.	
18.02	Pass three five-minute steno writer evaluations with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 200 wpm on jury charge material as specified by the National Court Reporters Association.	
18.03	Pass three five-minute steno writer evaluations with at least 95 percent accuracy dictated at a minimum of 180 wpm on literary material as specified by the National Court Reporters Association.	
19.0	Participate in work-based learning activities.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Participate in a court reporting internship for a minimum of 40 hours.	
19.02	Prepare a 40-page salable transcript taken from the freelance, the official, or the real-time reporting internship.	
19.03	Prepare a written or oral narrative summarizing the internship experience.	
20.0	Demonstrate professional ethics and legal responsibilities.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.	
20.02	Evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.	
20.03	Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.	
20.04	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.	
21.0	Prepare for court reporter certification.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Review court reporting terminology and procedures with a goal of passing the state or national written knowledge tests.	
21.02	Transcribe a simulated Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) skills test at the following speeds:  225 wpm testimony (2-voice), 200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm literary with no more than 3.75 hours of transcription time.	

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.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Phi Beta Lambda and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills 

In Career Certificate programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Reading and Language Arts). These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02, Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

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.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.