​​​​PREFACE

 

Section 1: Vocational Training & ESS Department Overview

 

1.1         Vision for Business Engagement and Workforce-Driven Model

1.2         Organizational Structure

1.3         Workforce Training, Education, and Support Services

 

Section 2: Student Services

2.1         Recruitment, Admissions & Enrollment

2.2         New Student Orientation: Standards and Expectations

2.3         Attendance Expectations, Leave Accrual and Use Policy

2.4         Student Learner Disability-Related Accommodations

2.5         Monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress

2.6         Student Withdrawal, Transfer, and Second Program Enrollment Policies

2.7         Inclement Weather Protocol

2.8         Graduation Requirements & Procedures

2.9         Placement Services

2.10       Student Grievance and Appeals Procedures

2.11       Student Transcript

 

Section 3: Program Standards

 

3.1       Educational and Workplace Integrity and Accountability

3.1.1     State Operated Education Program Status (moved to PERT in January 2025)

3.1.2     Postsecondary Accreditation

3.1.3     Eligible Career Pathway Program Status

 

3.2        Curriculum and Instruction

        3.2.1      Employer Engagement: Curriculum Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation

            • Occupational Advisory Committees
            • DARS (DRS/WWRC) Business Development Team
            • Industry Visits and Job Shadows

3.2.2      Establishing Classroom Ratios and Monitoring Census & Utilization

3.2.3      Classroom Organization and Management

3.2.4      Student Behavioral Expectation

3.2.5      Use of Curriculum Projects

3.2.6      Education & Workforce Support Services

3.2.7      Curriculum Driven Community Projects 

3.2.8      WWRC (CWDD) Virtual Services Offerings ​


3.3       Human Resources – Personnel Accountability

3.3.1     Staff Qualifications

    • Relevant Education, Experience, and Licensure/Credential
    • Employee Work Profile (EWP) Expectations
    • Professional Development and Licensure/Credential Renewal

3.3.2     New Employee Orientation: Standards and Expectations

3.3.3     Professional Ethics and Conduct

3.3.4     Performance Management: Classroom Observations & Performance Reviews

3.3.5     Documentation Standards and Expectations

3.4       Program Outcomes & Continuous Quality Improvement

3.4.1     Student Satisfaction Metrics and Use

3.4.2     Employer Satisfaction Metrics and Use

3.4.3     Employment Outcome Metrics and Use

3.4.4     COE Guidance: Suggestions for Improving Student Achievement

 

Section 4:  References