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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: _SUZANNE BENFIELD___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: KENNEWICK 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
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Leadership competencies are integrated
into the curriculum

Non-traditional career objectives are
integrated into the curriculum
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Purchase new curriculum for ASL 3 • Implement GLAD strategies
& 4 – upon its completion
• Complete frameworks and submit
for reapproval
• Purchase new curriculum for ASL
3-4
Continuing Activities:
• Offer first and second year ASL
• Review alignment of curriculum to SCCC
• Maintain curriculum alignment to the EALR’s and GLE’s
• Assure that certificate supports portfolio
• Replace worn videos, DVD’s and texts as needed
• Purchase supplementary curricular materials
• Continue use of new/revised curriculum for ASL 1 & 2
• Purchase new curriculum for ASL 3 & 4
Equipment/Facilities
 Labs/shops have appropriate
equipment
 Facilities and environment meet
safety standards
 Safety plan is on file
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Review equipment needs and use of technology in the field
• Continue to teach safety units including occupation health hazards
Work-Based Learning
 WBL opportunities are available
for all students
 Non-traditional career options are
provided
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Continue job shadows
• Expand field trip opportunities
• Continue required quarterly outside activities
• Explore and connect to resources; increase student awareness
• Maintain documentation of extended time
• Provide additional opportunities for student leadership in community service projects and recruitment of new students
Focus Activities:
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EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
Focus Activities:
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WORK-BASED LEARNING
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: _SUZANNE BENFIELD___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: KENNEWICK HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CHARACTERISTICS
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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:
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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
• Analyze the impact of new state legislation on job outlook
Program Improvement/Student
Recruitment
 A student recruitment plan has
been developed
 A program promotion plan is in
place
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Work with foreign language and CTE departments for program promotion
• Participate in Lion Adventure Day
• Display posters during registration
• Have current students represent ASL at sophomore elective event
Post HS/Articulation
 Post-high school information is
integrated into the program
 Articulation agreements are in
place where feasible
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Strengthen relationship w/Spokane •
Falls CC/Visitation
Continuing Activities:
• Provide information to students regarding post-secondary options
• Maintain articulation agreement with SCCC/SFCC
• Expand opportunities, if appropriate with 4-year institutions
• Explore visits to Spokane Falls and/or SCCC
Student Leadership
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Leadership skills are demonstrated
and documented
Focus Activities:
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• Mentor and facilitate development
of ASL programs at KaHS and SHS
Continuing Activities:
• Continue to build and develop ASL Club and/or International Club involvement
• Cooperate with PHS, CHS, CBC SEWSCDHH or other classes to plan activities
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT/STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Focus Activities:
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POST HS/ARTICULATION
Focus Activities:
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: _SUZANNE BENFIELD___
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: KENNEWICK HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CHARACTERISTICS
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Continue to facilitate the development of ASL programs at KaHS and SHS
Review leadership assessment process
Investigate Skills USA
Participate in Eastern WA Sign-Off competition
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Speech Pathologist
• Attend several workshops through Northwest
• Planning committee for Camp ‘Hands Up’
• Attend SCCC articulation meetings/workshops
• Maintain CTE certification (exp. 6/30/18)
• Update first aid/CPR as necessary
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BUILDING PRINCIPAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________________________________
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _____________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL: _________FEBRUARY 5, 2015____________________________________________
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