Agricultural Education - Preparation
This course covers a wide variety of information about agriculture and related fields. The intent is to allow the instructor to customize instruction to meet the needs of the student enrolled in the agricultural education program. Content areas include agribusiness operations, animal science and care, ecology and natural resource management, plant science and landscaping, and woodworking and basic mechanics. Instructors should select the content areas that will prepare students for the pathways offered in the school. The competencies for the selected content areas are considered essential for the course. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
The career pathway will be determined by other courses taken in conjunction with this course to build a concentration sequence.
Notes
This course is designed specifically for students who are disadvantaged and shall be limited to an average of 15 students per instructor per class period with no class being more than 18.
Class Size Regulation
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Agribusiness Systems |
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| Animal Systems |
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| Environmental Service Systems |
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| Food Products & Processing Systems |
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| Natural Resources Systems |
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| Plant Systems |
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| Power, Structural, & Technical Systems |
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