Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Principles of Public Service
Program Type: 	Non-Career Preparatory
Career Cluster: 	Government and Public Administration

Secondary – Non-Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8900330	
CIP Number	07439997PA	
Grade Level	9-12	
Program Length	1 credit	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA, FPSA	
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 Government and Public 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 Government and Public Administration career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to: employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; communication skills; computer skills; human relations; leadership skills; first aid and disease prevention; firefighting; public safety issues; land, air and water quality technology; the educational system; civil engineering; the criminal justice system; transportation services; social services; and regulatory and records services. 

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

Course Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 1 credit.

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

The following table illustrates the secondary course structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8900330	Principles of Public Service	ANY PUBLIC SERV OCC ED G
EMT @7     7G
PARAMEDIC @7     7G	1 credit	2	CT	
(Graduation Requirement Codes: CT=Career & Technical Education, EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, EC= Economics, MA=Mathematics, PL=Personal Financial Literacy)

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Career Exploration & Planning 	
10.0	Explain career opportunities aligned with the regional economy and personal aspirations.	
10.01	Describe regional occupations that are high-demand, high-growth, high-wage and/or high-skill.	
10.02	Describe careers aligned with his or her interests, skills and values based on career assessment, experiential learning, career informational interviews, research and/or reflection.	
11.0	Explain postsecondary pathways aligned with his or her career aspirations.	
11.01	Compare and contrast postsecondary pathways, including education, employment, entrepreneurship and enlistment (the “Four Es”). 	
11.02	Compare and contrast regional postsecondary training provider options, including apprenticeships, technical colleges, state colleges, universities and industry-recognized certification providers. 	
11.03	Define postsecondary credentialing and stacking options, including industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship certificates of completion, career certificates, licenses and associate or baccalaureate degrees. 	
11.04	Compare postsecondary training data for training programs of interest, such as total costs, average student loan debt, and median earnings and job placement rates after program completion.	
12.0	Develop a personalized career and academic plan.	
12.01	Prioritize an occupation, credential and postsecondary training provider for plan formation.	
12.02	Self-assess progress toward meeting graduation requirements and skill-development goals.	
12.03	Develop and complete a chronological checklist of steps and deadlines prior to postsecondary training or national service application that includes any required documentation to gather, writing prompts and examinations.	
12.04	Identify a variety of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, grants, savings, work, work-study programs, private loans and federal loans.	
12.05	Develop a postsecondary training budget that is inclusive of living and school expenses.	
Job Attainment	
13.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
13.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
13.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
13.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
14.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
14.01	Develop a resume.	
14.02	Write a cover letter.	
14.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
14.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
15.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
15.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
15.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
15.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.  
02.0	Explain the importance of employability skill and entrepreneurship skills.
03.0	Use information technology tools.
04.0	Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives.
05.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and communication skills.
06.0	Perform basic first aid skills, including CPR.
07.0	Discuss blood borne pathogens including AIDS and Hepatitis B.
08.0	Discuss the services of employees in firefighting.
09.0	Discuss the services of employees in land, air quality, and water technology.
10.0	Discuss the services of employees in educational services.
11.0	Discuss the services of employees in public safety.
12.0	Discuss the services of employees in the criminal justice system.
13.0	Discuss the services of employees in civil engineering.
14.0	Discuss the services of employees in transportation services.
15.0	Discuss the services of employees in social services.
16.0	Discuss the services of employees in regulatory and records services.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Principles of Public Service 
Course Number: 	8900330
Course Credit: 	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to familiarize a student with careers is the public service professions.  Emphasis also in money management, employability/entrepreneurship skills, technology, math/communication skills, and basic first aid/CPR as well as awareness of blood borne pathogens. 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:   	
01.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.	
01.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.	
01.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.	
01.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.	
01.05	Maintain financial records.	
01.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.	
01.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	
02.0	Explain the importance of employability skill and entrepreneurship skills. The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.	
02.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.	
02.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.  	
02.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.	
02.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.	
02.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.	
02.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.	
02.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.	
02.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.	
02.10	Describe the nature and types of business organizations.	
02.11	Explain the effect of key organizational systems on performance and quality. 	
02.12	List and describe quality control systems and/or practices common to the workplace.	
02.13	Explain the impact of the global economy on business organizations.	
02.14	Evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.	
02.15	Evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.	
02.16	Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.	
02.17	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.	
03.0	Use information technology tools. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.	
03.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and internet applications.	
03.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.	
03.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.	
04.0	Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team   goals and objectives. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.	
04.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.	
04.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.	
04.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.	
04.05	Employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.	
04.06	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.	
04.07	Identify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals. 	
04.08	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.	
05.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and communication skills. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.	
05.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	
05.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	
05.04	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.	
05.05	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.	
05.06	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.	
05.07	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication. 	
05.08	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.	
05.09	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.	
05.10	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.	
06.0	Perform basic first aid skills, including CPR. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Demonstrate personal hygiene.  	
06.02	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.	
06.03	Discuss appropriate steps to ensure safety and triage in emergency situations.  	
06.04	Demonstrate basic understanding of First Aid and emergency care.  	
06.05	Demonstrate artificial respiration (CPR).  	
06.06	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
06.07	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.	
06.08	Activate local emergency medical system (EMS).  	
07.0	Discuss blood borne pathogens including AIDS and Hepatitis-B. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.  	
07.02	Identify community resources and services available to individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.  	
07.03	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of AIDS and the public education necessary to combat the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.  	
07.04	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.  	
07.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of AIDS, including testing.    	
08.0	Discuss the services of employees in firefighting. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Discuss careers in firefighting.  	
08.02	Discuss career opportunities upon completion of firefighting programs.  	
08.03	Discuss career opportunities for Firesafety Inspectors and Special Firesafety Inspectors.	
08.04	Identify the skills, training, and education needed for a career in firefighting.  	
08.05	Discuss fire department organization and responsibilities.  	
08.06	Describe local, state, and federal fire regulations.  	
08.07	Demonstrate knowledge of common personal protective activities (elimination of fire hazards).  	
08.08	Discuss volunteer and community participation programs in firefighting.  	
08.09	Define the concepts of fire hazards, alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, family evacuation routes, alerting emergency services, wildland fires, arson, insurance fraud, and pyrotechnic devices.  	
08.10	Define the four classes of fire and the methods of fighting each class.	
09.0	Discuss the services of employees in land, air quality, and water technology. The student will be able to: 	
09.01	Discuss careers in land, air quality, and water technology.  	
09.02	Describe the role of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.  	
09.03	Define the concepts of environmental planning, resource conservation, disease control, pollution prevention and control, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in resource management.  	
10.0	Discuss the services of employees in educational services. The student will be able to: 	
10.01	Discuss careers in educational services.  	
10.02	Describe the career opportunities of the paraprofessional teacher aid and the regulations governing those in that occupation.  	
10.03	Discuss the concepts of teacher certification and student evaluation.  	
10.04	Define accountability, performance standards, and life-long learning.  	
10.05	Demonstrate a teaching practicum.  	
11.0	Discuss the services of employees in public safety. The student will be able to: 	
11.01	Discuss careers in public safety (EMS, Public Safety, Communications, and Civil Defense).  	
11.02	Describe career skills, training, and education needed for a career in public safety.  	
11.03	Describe career opportunities upon completion of local and state postsecondary public safety programs.  	
11.04	Describe municipal, county, and state emergency management agencies and their roles.  	
12.0	Discuss the services of employees in the criminal justice system. The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Discuss the career opportunities within local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.  	
12.02	Describe career opportunities upon completion of Criminal Justice Operations. 	
12.03	Describe career opportunities upon completion of Private Security Officer.   	
12.04	Describe career opportunities in the field of investigations, both private and public.  	
12.05	Identify the skills, training, and education needed for a career in the Criminal Justice System.  	
12.06	Describe career opportunities within the judicial process, from the initial crime incident to reporting the release of offenders from prison. 	
12.07	Define mediation and discuss concepts of mediation (peer, civil, and criminal).  	
13.0	Discuss the services of employees in civil engineering. The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Discuss careers and opportunities in civil engineering (urban planners, surveyors, and draftsmen).  	
13.02	Describe career opportunities upon completion of Civil Engineering Aide.  	
13.03	Describe career opportunities upon completion of local and state postsecondary programs in civil engineering.  	
13.04	Define the concepts of zoning board, allocation, planning, geological survey, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in urban planning.  	
13.05	Discuss the need for public services allocation and planning.  	
13.06	Explain the interrelation of local, state, and national public services.  	
14.0	Discuss the services of employees in transportation services. The student will be able to: 	
14.01	Discuss careers in transportation services.  	
14.02	Identify the skills, training, and education needed for a career in transportation services.  	
14.03	Define the concept of public transportation.  	
15.0	Discuss the services of employees in social services. The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Discuss careers in social services.  	
15.02	Identify the skills, training, and education needed for a career in social services.  	
15.03	Describe social services available in a local community.  	
15.04	Discuss access for legal counsel and economic assistance programs in the local community.  	
15.05	Define the concepts of child abuse, child neglect, spouse, and dependency.  	
15.06	Discuss local help available for suicide counseling, abuse counseling, and sexual abuse counseling.  	
16.0	Discuss the services of employees in regulatory and records services. The student will be able to: 	
16.01	Discuss careers in regulatory and records services.  	
16.02	Identify the skills, training, and education needed for a career in regulatory services.  	
16.03	Discuss the regulatory functions of government.  	
16.04	Discuss the process in obtaining licenses (municipal, county, and state).  	
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.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org .

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are 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. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

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. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.