Copyright 2025

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

Christopher Ammon, Instructor, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Arlington County Public Schools
Elisa Bradford, Instructor, Blue Ridge Technical Center, Warren County Public Schools
Selwyn Lawrence, Instructor, Riverside High School, Loudoun County Public Schools
Yvette Lee, Instructor, J.R. Tucker High School, Henrico County Public Schools
Gary Lupton, Instructor, Salem High School, Salem Public Schools
Donald Malkowski, Instructor, James W. Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax County Public Schools
Keisha Tennessee, Computer Science Coordinator, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond
Monica Van Arsdale, Senior Financial Education Specialist, Virginia Credit Union
Natalie Walden, Instructor, Hampton Middle School, Prince William County Public Schools

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

Vickie L. Inge, Mathematics Committee Member, Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition
Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools

Sandy Mills, Virginia FBLA-PBL State Specialist, reviewed and updated the FBLA correlations.

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

Debi F. Coleman, 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:

Judith P. Sams, Specialist, Business and Information Technology and Related Clusters
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, Department of Career and Technical Education.

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:

Deputy Superintendent - Finance and Operations
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2025

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.