CC-CVE Instructional Methodologies

Overview, Definitions, Requirements, and

Responsibilities

DefinitionsCommunity Classroom (CC) –

Title 5 CCR 10080

Cooperative Vocational Education (CVE) – Title 5 CCR 10100

Community ClassroomDistinguishing Characteristics

Unpaid OJT (specific classroom hours)

Weekly related classroom instruction (equiv. to three 50-min. periods per week)

Workers’ Compensation Insurance (RCOE)

ITP (Individualized Training Plan) - @ classroom & @ site

CVE Distinguishing CharacteristicsEmployer Paid OJT- Employer schedule

Specific classroom hours of weekly related instruction

Workers’ Comp. (employer)

8 hrs per week minimum, 15 hrs maximum (for attendance recording)

Student Qualifications/Class Size

Student must be a minimum of 16 years of age or in grade eleven. (CC-10082, CVE-10103)

30-75 RuleNo CC/CVE course shall exceed 30 students

enrolled in any one section, or a combined total of 75 students enrolled, per day, for each instructor.(CC-10089, CVE-100110)

Credit (Grading)CC-10081, CVE-10102

“The evaluation and rating of each student’s achievement in a community classroom is made on the basis of participation in related classroom instruction and unpaid [CC], paid [CVE] on-the-job training.

Teacher ResponsibilitiesRelated Classroom Instruction and supervision

(CC-10083, CVE-10104)Attendance & Time Cards (CC-10085, CVE-10106)ITP (CC-10087, CVE-10108)Visitation Logs (CC- 10088, CVE-10109- a,b,c)

Student EvaluationsCC & CVE Agreements/Contracts

Affiliation types of contracts (CC-10087) CVE Contracts, (Company contract & Student

Contract) CVE-10105, 10103

Teacher Responsibility

Attendance & Time CardsSite supervisor

signature required (to verify OJT hours).

Legal Record - kept on file for five years.

CC-10085, CVE -10106

Individualized Training PlanCC-10087, CVE-10108

Indicates competencies student is expected to achieve.

Duration of training noted in hours.

Must be signed by student and parent.

Original copy kept by teacher and photocopy at training site.

Must be completed before OJT begins.

Teachers prints form from YSS system

ROP Information & Authorization Form (Emergency Card)

Multiple copies – site, teacher.

Substitute access** Sub coverage- Follow VOA procedures

for ALL absences. Check with C/P on coverage &

Communication needed/required.

Student EvaluationMinimum – 1 per grading

period (every 9 weeks)

Teacher - Initiation and Communication (Timeline/expectations)

Student Copy File Copy classroom

Site Visitation LogsCC-10088 (a) (b) (c), CVE-10109

CC Students must be observed on site every week unless other arrangements have been made (leadership expectation).

Teacher of related instruction must visit training sites. (CC-10088 a & c; CVE-10109 a & c)

CVE students must be observed on site every four weeks. (minimum)

Mandatory– A list of where students are placed must be kept in the roll book, sub folder and a copy in the Agreement Binder.

Training Site Visitation Logs Include input/concerns from

training site supervisor Review student progress on

ITP Record notes from

consultation with student Make notes for related

training Mandatory--Visitations must

be recorded on Training Site Visitation Logs and turned in monthly!!!

New ones come each Fall

Record Keeping (Site File)The following records should be kept by the

site supervisor at the training site:ROP Information & Authorization Form for

each studentIndividualized Training Plan for each student

(CC-10084)

Calendar of holidays, minimum days, and related instruction days

Teacher business card/contact information

Training Station AgreementUsed for CVE onlyThis document allows students and

parents to be aware of the requirements and expectations of the program

Must be signed by student and parent.Copies must be in student file.Work Permit must be obtained for

students under 18 years of age before beginning CVE.

Record Keeping (School File)

The following records must be kept in the student file, by the instructor, in the classroom for five years.Individualized Training PlanStudent Training AgreementWork PermitWeekly Time CardCommunity Site Evaluation☺The following records must be kept in the

instructors’ file that is in the classroom for five years.

CC/CVE Training Site Visitation LogSite Contracts that are kept in a notebook

Affiliation AgreementsInstructor initiates contact

with employer to set up training site.

Employer signs agreement.Service area secretaries review

template for completion and pass on to C/P for approval.

Students may not begin attending OJT until the agreement is signed and executed by our CTE Director.

Affiliation Agreements- cont.Renew every 5 years (Nursing every 2 years)Yearly review of active contracts, by instructorAffiliation contact information must be currentStudents cannot be placed out until executed

—signed by the CTE Executive Director.CP approves appropriateness of training siteExpired contracts must be renewed

Affiliation Agreements– cont.Complete ALL information—Name,

Address, Zip Code, Signatures, Dates, etc.

Contract sharing is on a case by case basis – depends on program of study and site supervision

Review affiliation agreement flow chart to understand processing timeline

Instructional Management Issues and Tips

Group discussionClassroom issuesCC student issuesContract issues

Questions?Recordkeeping requirementsContract issues

Be Prepared to:Have CP observe at sites; check required

records.Show auditors all records.Be held accountable for the requirements

of instructing a CC/CVE programProvide a positive learning environment

for students in class and on site.Be accountable for your time in

instructing CC/CVE course & Site Visits.