MISSION:
The mission of Agricultural Education is to prepare and support individuals for careers, build awareness and develop leadership for the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource career cluster.

GOALS:
The mission of Agricultural Education is to prepare and support individuals for careers, build awareness and develop leadership for the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource career cluster.

HIGHLIGHTS:
The essential components of agricultural education are formal instruction, experiential education and leadership and personal development. Students are expected to complete a Supervised Agriculture Experience and participate in FFA leadership activities during each level of their education.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Agricultural Education's CTSO is the FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America). FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. These experiences are supported through intra-curricular leadership development programs offered by FFA Chapters affiliated with the Arizona Association FFA and the National FFA.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 01.0100 Agricultural Business Management-Agriscience
• 01.0300 Agriscience
• 01.0600 Horticulture
• 03.0200 Renewable Natural Resources

CONTACT PERSONS:
State Supervisor, Agricultural Education
602-542-5356

FFA Executive Secretary
602-542-5564

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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MISSION:
The mission of Business Education programs is to prepare individuals with academic and occupational skills and knowledge essential for workforce success, informed economic decision making and continuous learning.

GOALS:
The goals of Business Education are a) to expand and improve the delivery of Business Education programs in Arizona utilizing our proven delivery system to include articulated learning, academic integration, leadership development and experience based education and b) to incorporate new and emerging technologies to support the delivery of Business Education programs in Arizona.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Accounting and Related Services programs prepare students for successful transition into their postsecondary study of business and entry into the workplace. Students develop an understanding of general accounting principles and practices essential for success in any business career pathway. Business Management and Administrative Services programs prepare students to perform technical support services involved with planning, organizing, researching, and direct functions related to buying and selling of goods and services. Financial Services programs prepare students with knowledge and skills essential for financial investing and planning. Students will understand personal business-economic issues and enter the labor market with skills which transfer across financial services organizations.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular student organization, which serves students who have interest in a business career.

DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, is a co-curricular student organization that provides its members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with the education classroom instructional program. DECA's goal is for its student members to develop a "career success kit" to carry into their business and personal lives after graduation. This organization will service those students involved in Marketing Education.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 52.0300 Accounting and Related Services
• 52.0200 Business Management and Administrative Services
• 52.0800 Financial Services

CONTACT PERSONS:
State Supervisor, Business Education
602-542-5046

FBLA State Advisor
602-542-5350

DECA State Advisor
602-542-5354

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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MISSION:
The mission of Education Professions is to prepare individuals for careers in education, develop leadership skills through classroom instruction, work-based learning experiences and mentoring opportunities.

GOALS:
The goals of Education Professions are to offer a viable career path for high school students with post secondary articulation opportunities.  To help address the growing need for education professionals and provide service-learning experiences through tutor/mentoring opportunities.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Education Professions initially grew from a "Future Teachers of America (FTA) club in the Peoria Unified School District. In 1999 Peoria's FTA organization applied and was awarded a Learn and Serve America grant with the objective of developing the club into a two-year course with the primary goal of delivering service through tutoring/mentoring field experiences to feeder schools. The program received Learn and Serve America funding for three consecutive years.

In 2002 three divisions at the Arizona Department of Education, Career and Technical Education, Exceptional Student Services and Academic Support, began a collaborative effort to create a program based on the Peoria model that could be replicated throughout the state that would address the above goals. The essential element of a successful Education, Professions program remains to be school-based instruction reinforced by extensive field experience using service-learning as the delivery method..

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Future Educators of America (FEA) is a co-curricular student organization that provides high school students with opportunities to explore teaching as a career option.  Students gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education, the role of the teacher and develop leadership skills through activities, competitive events and service-learning projects.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 13.1500 Education Professions

CONTACT PERSON:
State Supervisor, Education Professions
602-542-4365

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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MISSION:
The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences Education is to prepare students for family life, work life and careers in family and consumer sciences by providing opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed for them to live and work as productive citizens in a global society.

GOALS:
The goals of Family and Consumer Sciences Education are to strengthen the well being of individuals and families across the life span, become responsible citizens and leaders in families, communities and work settings and promote optimal nutrition and wellness. Family and Consumer Sciences Education promotes management of resources to meet the material needs of individuals and families as they function as producers and consumers of goods and services. Critical thinking skills are developed to address problems in diverse family, community and work environments while appreciating human worth and accepting responsibility for one's actions.

HIGHLIGHTS:
The core of Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum focuses on the success of students as well-adjusted individuals functioning productively in a diverse society.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Education curricula are delivered through competency-based experiences, which allow students to attain academic skills while developing and applying specific occupational skills.  These experiences are supported through co-curricular leadership development programs offered by FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America).

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 12.0500 Culinary Arts
• 52.1900 Design and Merchandising
• 13.1200 Early Childhood Education
• 52.0900 Hospitality Management

CONTACT PERSONS:
State Supervisor, Family and Consumer Sciences Education
602-542-5487

FCCLA State Advisor
602-542-3040

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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MISSION:
The mission of Health and Community Service Careers Education is to enhance the learning of students by providing educational opportunities for understanding, developing and applying academic, employability and technical concepts and skills related to careers in Health and Community Service. Partnerships with business, professionals and educators support this endeavor.

GOALS:
The goals of Health and Community Service Careers Education are to prepare individuals to live and work as productive citizens in our global society by providing competency-based programs and essential educational experiences. These experiences include classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory activities and industry-based experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Industry standards and laws apply to qualifications for teachers in Health and Community Service Careers Education. Refer to the new Allied Health Services curriculum framework for information related to professionals qualified to teach each option. Cosmetology instructors must be currently licensed by the Arizona Board of Cosmetology. Law, Public Safety and Security programs focusing on policing skills need a POST certified instructor. The Nursing Services Programs must have RNs licensed by the Arizona Board of Nursing.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Comprehensive Health and Community Service Careers Education curricula are delivered through competency-based experiences, which allow students to refine academic skills while developing and applying specific occupational skills. These experiences are supported through co-curricular leadership development programs offered by SkillsUSA and or HOSA.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 51.0800 Allied Health Services
• 12.0400 Cosmetology
• 43.0200 Fire Science
• 43.0100 Law, Public Safety and Security
• 51.1600 Nursing Services

CONTACT PERSONS:
State Supervisor, Health and Community Service Careers Education
602-542-3374

SkillsUSA State Advisor
602-542-5565

HOSA State Advisor
602-445-4300 x4339

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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MISSION:
The mission of Industrial Technology Education is to work in cooperation with business and industry to continuously provide current curricula based on national standards thereby preparing Arizona students for workforce success and continuous learning.

GOALS:
To ensure a dynamic workforce by fully developing every student's career and academic potential, a recommended "End of Program Assessments" or "Alternative Assessments" will be identified for specific programs. Students satisfying the assessments will be considered a program completer.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Automotive Technologies program graduates will be able to receive Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Construction Technologies program and Welding program graduates will be able to receive National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification in their craft specialty area. Welding Technology program graduates will be able to receive National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification. Drafting and Design program graduates will be able to receive American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) certification. Certification for other programs will be identified once the curriculum is aligned with the national standards.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
Industrial Technology Education curricula are delivered through competency-based experiences, which allow students to attain academic skills while developing and applying specific occupational skills.  These experiences are supported through co-curricular leadership development programs offered by SkillsUSA.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 47.0600 Automotive Technologies
• 46.0400 Construction Technologies
• 15.1300 Drafting and Design Technology
• 15.0300 Electronic Technology
• 15.0600 Industrial Manufacturing
• 48.0500 Welding Technology
• 48.0700 Woodworking

CONTACT PERSONS:
State Supervisor, Industrial Technology Education
602-542-5423

SkillsUSA State Advisor
602-542-5565

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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MISSION:
The mission of Marketing, Media, and Information Technology Education is to provide students with the technical skill, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful performance in the 21st century workplace while also preparing the students to excel and achieve success in postsecondary education.

GOALS:
To ensure a dynamic workforce by fully developing every student's career and academic potential through the use of Marketing, Media, and Information Technology curriculums.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Marketing students have the opportunity to develop general marketing skills as well as the opportunity to specialize in Professional Sales and Marketing, E-Commerce, Entertainment Marketing or Entrepreneurship. Media Education encompasses Graphic Communications and Radio/Television Technology, these students have a variety of opportunities to achieve success in their field of study through attainment of occupational and academic skills and knowledge utilizing a variety of instructional resources and learning strategies. Information Technology students develop technical knowledge and skills that are associated with IT with the opportunity to specialize in Computer Maintenance, Network Technology, Software Development or Web Page Development.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:
DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, is a co-curricular student organization that provides its members with educational and leadership development activities to merge with the education classroom instructional program. DECA will service those students involved in Marketing Education.

FBLA, Future Business Leaders of America, is a co-curricular leadership development student organization of young people preparing for success in business, government, and the community in a variety of business related fields. FBLA will service those students involved in Information Technology Education.

SkillsUSA, an Association of Industrial Technology Students, is a co-curricular leadership development student organization. SkillsUSA will service those students involved in Information Technology and Media Education including Graphic Communications and Radio/Television Technology.

RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 10.0300 Graphic Communication
• 15.1200 Information Technology
• 15.1800 Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship
• 10.0200 Radio/Television Technology

CONTACT PERSONS:
State Supervisor, Marketing, Media and Information Technology Education
602-542-5049

FBLA State Advisor
602-542-5350

DECA State Advisor
602-542-5354

SkillsUSA State Advisor
602-542-5565

Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Fax: 602-542-1849
1-800-352-4558 (ADE Receptionist

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