Career Education
The board believes that the schools should provide education that is
pertinent to the practical aspects of life and that prepares students to
make the transition from the school setting to the world of work. The board
therefore supports the inclusion of career education in the basic curriculum.
Career education is a program that allows students to gain career awareness
and to explore career opportunities in fields in order to gain a broad base
on which to make a decision about their life's work. Career education shall
be included at all levels. At the secondary level, it shall incorporate
career exploration, career guidance, and vocational training opportunities,
with the latter designed to equip students to enter post-secondary training
for occupational areas and/or enter specific occupations directly out of
high school.
Vocational Education
Vocational education shall be geared to technological and economic conditions
and changes, and, as a core component of comprehensive education, shall
share with other aspects of the high school curriculum the purpose of development
of character and attitudes as well as skills. Guidance and counseling services
shall be provided each vocational student throughout the program and when
the time comes for placement in his/her chosen career.
To meet the vocational training needs of regular high school students,
adults, post-graduates, and others identified by their needs, the district
shall provide: (1) industrial education courses; (2) vocational programs
in agriculture, business, trades, and other areas--which may include on-the-job
training; and (3) apprenticeship training programs.
The vocational education program shall be administered by the vocational
director.
Current practice codified 1988
Adopted:
5/7/90
LEGAL REF.:
RCW 28A.03.415 through 28A.03.417
RCW .58.535
RCW 28C.04, generally
WAC 180-16-180
WAC 180-58, generally
WAC 180-77, generally