Copyright 2026

The components of this instructional framework were developed by the following curriculum development panelists:

Jordan Baldwin, Instructor, Advanced Career Education Center at Highland Springs High School, Henrico County Public Schools
Caeden Ribel, Electrician, Assurance Technology Corporation, Stafford, and Adjunct Professor, Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg
Jonathan Robertson, Instructor, Campbell County Technical Center, Campbell County Public Schools
Jim Wissler, Instructor, Build Smart Institute, Roanoke
Joseph Wolfe, Instructor, Edison Academy, Fairfax County Public Schools

Correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning were reviewed and updated by the following:

Cari M. Marks, English Instructor, State Operated Programs
Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools
Brett Sherfy, Mathematics Instructor, Montgomery County Public Schools

Correlations to SkillsUSA competitive events were completed by Joyce Price.

The framework was edited and produced by the CTE Resource Center:

Heather A.W. Widener, Writer/Editor
Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator

The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education:

Karen M. Charney, Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction
Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation
Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director

The CTE Resource Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education, and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools.

The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-774-4280

For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.