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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: _SHARON MCCUE___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CHARACTERISTICS
CURRICULUM
Curriculum:

Curriculum and instructional materials
are up-to-date

Curriculum is aligned to the essential
learnings and grade level expectations

Course competencies are aligned to
local/state/national standards

Safety competencies are integrated into
the curriculum

Safety is taught and assessed

Competencies for employability are
integrated into the curriculum

Employability skills are taught,
assessed and documented

Leadership competencies are integrated
into the curriculum

Non-traditional career objectives are
integrated into the curriculum
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Purchase curriculum for ASL1-2
• Implement ASL 3-4
• Review curriculum needs
• Implement ASL 1-2
• Purchase ASL 3-4 curriculum
• Purchase supplemental resources
• Develop and offer ASL 3-4
• Complete ASL articulation
• Explore articulation with SCCC;
• Research and attend Deaf Nation
align w/curriculum
• Review and update frameworks;
submit to OSPI for reapproval
Continuing Activities:
• Purchase appropriate supplemental materials (books, videos)
• Integrate skills for preparation of interpreting and the workforce (employability skills)
Equipment/Facilities
 Labs/shops have appropriate
equipment
 Facilities and environment meet
safety standards
 Safety plan is on file
Focus Activities:
• Identify equipment needs
• Purchase printer
• Purchase video camera and tripod
• Purchase web cam or tablet
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
Focus Activities:
• Evaluate equipment needs
Focus Activities:
• Reevaluate equipment needs
Continuing Activities:
• Review equipment needs and use of technology in the field
• Teach safety units including occupation health hazards
Work-Based Learning
 WBL opportunities are available
for all students
 Non-traditional career options are
provided
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Focus Activities:
• Continue to increase community
connections for students to observe
interpreters
• Implement required quarterly
outside activities
Focus Activities:
• Identify opportunities for students
within the deaf community
• Implement required semester
outside activities
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: _SHARON MCCUE___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CHARACTERISTICS
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Explore and connect to resources; increase student awareness
Maintain documentation of extended time
Provide opportunities for student leadership in community service projects and recruitment of new students
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Focus Activities:
• Host an AC meeting
• Identify and invite 1 new member
Advisory Committees
•
Review and endorse curriculum;
assure alignment to program
standards
•
Provide expertise in the design,
development and delivery of
programs/courses
•
Review labor market information
Focus Activities:
• Participate in ASL advisory
committee
Program Improvement/Student
Recruitment
 A student recruitment plan has
been developed
 A program promotion plan is in
place
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Develop program
• Develop a promotional video that
promotion/student recruitment
can be put on the school website
process
• Participate in Brave Day
Continuing Activities:
• Work with foreign language and CTE departments for program promotion
• Participate in Brave Day
• Display posters during registration
Post HS/Articulation
 Post-high school information is
integrated into the program
 Articulation agreements are in
place where feasible
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Attend training for articulation
• Implement articulation agreement
agreement with SCCC for college
w/SCCC
credit for students
Continuing Activities:
• Provide information to students regarding post-secondary options
• Explore visits to Spokane Falls and/or SCCC
Student Leadership
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Attend meetings
• Review membership and recruit new members
• Identify goals at the beginning of the school year
• Provide program information to the advisory committee for annual review
• Review labor market information both locally and statewide; share with students
• Solicit committee help to make meaningful community connections
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT/STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Focus Activities:
• Create/update printed recruitment
materials
POST HS/ARTICULATION
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Visit post-secondary schools that
offer an ASL Interpreter program
Focus Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: _SHARON MCCUE___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CHARACTERISTICS
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Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
Leadership skills are demonstrated
and documented
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Develop and implement student
leadership Program of Work
Explore competition opportunities
w/Ke and SHS
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Integrate leadership into the
classroom and develop outside
leadership activities
Explore/implement/participate in
competitions w/Ke and SHS
Attend Deaf Nation Expo
Investigate ASL Club start-up
Increase student participation in
student leadership activities
Continuing Activities:
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Professional Development
 Teachers have knowledge, training
and pathway-related industry skills
in their program area
 Teachers have recent training in
their content area
 Teachers maintain current CTE
certification and first aid/CPR
certification
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Focus Activities:
• Complete CTE certification
requirements
• Attend ASL consortium
workshop(s)
Focus Activities:
• Obtain WA State CTE certification
• First Aid/CPR
• Attend ASL 3-4 training
Focus Activities:
• Attend state ASL inservice
Continuing Activities:
• Participate in workshops throughout the Northwest
• Attend SCCC articulation meetings/workshops
• Maintain First Aid/CPR
BUILDING PRINCIPAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________________________________
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _____________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL: ___________FEBRUARY 5, 2015__________________________________________
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