California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum ...

1 California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards Grades Seven Through Twelve Adopted by the California State Board of Education May, 2005. California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards Grades Seven Through Twelve Publishing Information When the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards was adopted by the California State Board of Education on May 11, 2005, the members of the State Board were as follows: Ruth E. Green, President; Glee Johnson, Vice President; Alan Bersin; Ruth Bloom; Yvonne Chan; Don Fisher; Ricky Gill; Kenneth Noonan; Joe Nu ez; Bonnie Reiss; and Johnathan Williams.

2 This publication was edited by Sheila Bruton, assisted by associate editors Dixie Abbott and Jamie Contreras, working in cooperation with Linda Gaylor, Education Programs Consultant, and Julie Parr, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division, California Department of Education . It was designed and prepared for printing by the staff of CDE. Press, with the cover and interior design created and prepared by Juan Sanchez. Typesetting was done by Jeannette Reyes. It was published by the California Department of Education , 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901.

3 It was distributed under the provisions of the Library Distribution Act and Government Code Section 11096. 2006 by the California Department of Education All rights reserved ISBN 0-8011-1609-0. Special Acknowledgment The State Board of Education extends its appreciation to the members and staff of the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards and Framework Advisory Group (CCTE. Advisory Group) for their outstanding work in developing and recommending the Career Technical Education Model Curriculum standards to the State Board of Education under the provisions of Education Code Section 51226.

4 The members of the CCTE Advisory Group at the time of the approval of the draft Career Technical Education Model Curriculum standards were as follows: Zeny Agullana; Patrick Ainsworth; Beverly Alexander; Catherine Barkett; Gerald Blackburn; Dona Boatright; Richard Bogart; Skip Brown; William Callahan; John Chocholak; Christine Collins; Sonny Da Marto; Yvonne de la Pe a; Jaime Fall; Tim Gilles; Jackie Goldberg; David Goodreau; Janet Gower; Melissa Green; Gail Grimm; Jay Hansen; Sam Hassoun; Patrick Henning, Jr.; Marty Isozaki;. Cris Johnson; Lonnie Kane; Rick Lawrance; Jo Loss; Anne McKinney; Jeff Merker; Kathleen Milnes.

5 Christy Moustris; Barbara Nemko; Kenneth O'Brien; George Plescia; Russell Postell; Frank Pugh;. Lee Angela Reid; Bruce Robeck; Barbara Ross; Joni Samples; Frank Schipper; Sabina Sobinina; Lane Therrel; Kathleen Valentine; Tom Vessella; Susan Wilbur; Kimberly Yee; and Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell and his designee, Sue Stickel. Special commendation is extended to Sue Stickel, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Branch; Patrick Ainsworth, Assistant Superintendent and Director, Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division; Bernard Norton, Manager, High School Initiatives/ Career Education Office; and Linda Gaylor, Consultant, High School Initiatives/ Career Education Office.

6 Their significant contributions to this document deserve special recognition. Ordering Information Copies of this publication are available for $ each, plus shipping and handling charges. California residents are charged sales tax. Orders may besent to the California Department of Education , CDE Press, Sales Office, 1430 N Street, Suite 3207, Sacramento, CA 95814-5901;. FAX (916) 323-0823. See page 435 for a partial list of other educational resources available from the Department and page 437 for an order blank. In addition, an illustrated Educational Resources Catalog describing publications, videos, and other instructional media available from the Department can be obtained without charge by writing to the address given above or by calling the Sales Office at (916) 445-1260.

7 Notice The guidance in California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards, Grades Seven Through Twelve is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities. Except for the statutes, regulations, and court decisions that are refrenced herein, the document is exemplary, and compliance with it is not mandatory. (See Education Code Section ). ii Contents A Message from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education .. v Introduction .. vi Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry Sector .. 1. A. Agricultural Business Pathway.

8 12. B. Agricultural Mechanics Pathway .. 15. C. Agriscience Pathway .. 19. D. Animal Science Pathway .. 22. E. Forestry and Natural Resources Pathway .. 26. F. Ornamental Horticulture Pathway .. 30. G. Plant and Soil Science Pathway .. 33. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Industry Sector .. 37. A. Media and Design Arts Pathway .. 52. B. Performing Arts Pathway .. 57. C. Production and Managerial Arts Pathway .. 63. Building Trades and Construction Industry Sector .. 65. A. Cabinetmaking and Wood Products Pathway .. 79. B. Engineering and Heavy Construction Pathway .. 82. C.

9 Mechanical Construction Pathway .. 85. D. Residential and Commercial Construction Pathway .. 87. Education , Child Development, and Family Services Industry Sector .. 89. A. Child Development Pathway .. 102. B. Consumer Services Pathway .. 107. C. Education Pathway .. 111. D. Family and Human Services Pathway .. 115. Energy and Utilities Industry Sector .. 119. A. Electromechanical Installation and Maintenance Pathway .. 129. B. Energy and Environmental Technology Pathway .. 131. C. Public Utilities Pathway .. 133. D. Residential and Commercial Energy and Utilities 136. Engineering and Design Industry Sector.

10 139. A. Architectural and Structural Engineering Pathway .. 154. B. Computer Hardware, Electrical, and Networking Engineering Pathway .. 156. C. Engineering Design Pathway .. 159. D. Engineering Technology Pathway .. 161. E. Environmental and Natural Science Engineering Pathway .. 164. iii CONTENTS. Fashion and Interior Design Industry Sector .. 167. A. Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising Pathway .. 179. B. Interior Design, Furnishings, and Maintenance Pathway .. 183. Finance and Business Industry Sector .. 188. A. Accounting Services Pathway .. 201. B. Banking and Related Services Pathway.