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Students identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) and/or eligible for Exceptional Student
Education (ESE) services, who meet the eligibility criteria for Educational Alternatives/Dropout
Prevention, may be considered for placement.

A high school student identified as at-risk may be eligible for accelerated credit opportunities if
the student is enrolled in an:

1. Educational Alternatives (Dropout Prevention) Performance-Based (Competency-Based)
Program that allows for shortened instructional time and awards credits for the mastery of
70 percent of the course performance standards; or

2. approved Educational Alternatives (Dropout Prevention) course modification program
designed for time variation (shortened or lengthened time for in-class instruction),
alternative methods of assessments of student performance, or integration of course
performance standards into interdisciplinary units of study.

When courses are modified to incorporate a range of performance standards, students may be
awarded credits for mastery of performance standards.

Teacher observation, classroom assignments, examinations, and alternative assessment
methods are considered appropriate for assessing student mastery of the course performance
standards for both middle and high school students.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Students in the SDPBC are eligible for consideration and participation in Career & Technical
Education Programs. Recent legislation and rule revisions have substantially changed many of
these programs and have mandated placement and productivity standards as conditions for
continued funding. [Florida Statutes §§ 1003.491 & 1003.492; and State Board of Education
Rule 6A-6.0573]

It is essential that parents, students, teachers, school counselors, and administrators be aware
that individual CTE courses do not stand alone, but are part of a planned program of study
leading to college and career readiness and industry certifications, where applicable. Not all CTE
programs or academies are offered at all high schools. Students should take advantage of
available career planning activities within their schools when selecting CTE programs of study.
To better prepare our students to be college and career ready, the Department of Choice and
Career Options has developed a solid Career Pathway System. This System includes rigorous
Programs of Study to provide students with academic preparation, guidance, and career-related
knowledge to help them prepare for their future career goals. Each program of study includes

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