The River Valley Board of Education shall provide an education for employment program for elementary and secondary students which has been developed in accordance with state guidelines and has been approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
All students shall have access to an education for employment program which provides for the following:
a. Practical application of basic skills in the general and vocational curricula;
b. School supervised work experience, which may include community field experience in grades Kindergarten through 12, more specific occupational training in grades 7 through 12, and paid work experience in grades 10-12.
c. Career exploration and planning which also addresses sex-role stereotyping in career decision making;
d. Employability skills and attitudes;
e. Study of the practical application of economics and American economic institutions, including entrepreneurship education and the knowledge needed to begin and operate a business.
f. In grades 9 through 12, vocational education programs which have an appropriate curriculum based on labor market information including follow-up studies of graduates, job placement and employment needed.
The district administrator, or designee, shall coordinate the education for employment program. Education for employment program records shall be maintained and reports shall be made as required by the Department of Public Instruction.
LEGAL REF.: Sections 118.01(2) Wisconsin Statutes
118.33
118.153
121.01(1)(m)
PI 26, Wisconsin Administrative Code
APPROVED: April 13, 1989
REVISED: August 13, 1998
APPROVED: September 10, 1998
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