Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the education and training career cluster. Students use self-knowledge and educational and career information to analyze various careers within the education and training career cluster. Students will also gain an understanding of the basic knowledge and skills essential to careers within the education and training career cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student’s interest area. §130.142 Principles of Education and Training (One-Half to One Credit) This course is recommended for students in grades 9-12.

Communication and Technology in Education is an extended course of study designed to provide students with the fundamentals of planning, managing and training services needed to provide learning support services in K-12 classrooms. Students will develop knowledge and skills regarding the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities in teaching related to educational technology; as well as, understand laws and pedagogical justifications regarding classroom technology use. This course provides an opportunity for students to participate in training related to Google for Education, Microsoft Office Fundamentals, Common Sense Media and Digital Citizenship as they relate to standards set by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).