Master Plan of Instruction

Applied Academics for

Adult Education - AAAE

2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726 - (352) 589-2250

www.laketech.org

2022-2023

he mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of the economic growth and development in

ur communities by offering a variety of high quality career-education and training opportunities.

ake Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic

nformation, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its

iring or employment practices. The district also provides access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other

atriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other youth group listed

in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.

LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE)

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

Most students in career and technical education institutions are required by Florida law to take a prescribed basic

skills assessment within six weeks of enrollment in a job preparatory program. Course curriculum frameworks dictate

minimum grade levels for each career and technical education program. The primary function of the AAAE program

is to assist students who have not met the state established grade. AAAE instructors work with program instructors to

ensure that student attendance is maintained and assigned study material is relevant.

The purpose of AAAE is to prepare students for college and future careers. It provides academic assistance in

reading, math, and language to students through a self-paced, individualized, diagnostic/prescriptive format.

Instructors prescribe learning materials that are appropriate to the student's learning level and style of learning.

Additionally, the program offers opportunities to develop digital literacy and to acquire college and career readiness

skills. Integrated educational training, utilizing various learning styles and career pathways, is offered through

several modes of instructional lessons, hands on activities, and web-based research.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility for enrollment

 Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.

 Completion of official digital or online application.

 Completion of the basic skills assessment (BSA) as a means for assessing specific academic needs in

language arts and math.

 Any student who scores at least a 9.0 on the basic skills testing yet has not met the specific score

requirement for his or her CTE program will be enrolled in AAAE. Students with scores below 9.0 will be

enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE) until a score of 9.0 or above is achieved.

 Students in career and technical education (CTE) programs may work one hour or more daily in the AAAE

lab if TABE scores do not meet state requirements.

Note: Enrollment in AAAE complies with school policy and state law. Students take the BSA prior to enrollment.

ESSENTIAL TRAINING TASKS

Essential training tasks involve the specific requirements that one must be able to accomplish in order to successfully

work through a program of study (in this instance the AAAE program). These requirements or tasks are physical,

mental, and emotional oriented. The physical, mental, and emotional requirements for the ABE program are that a

student must have the ability to:

 Sit for extended periods of time.

 Comprehend both spoken and written English.

 Use a computer keyboard or a keypad.

 Work with others as a team as well as working independently.

 Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagrammatical form. Plan, organize, and

manage time as well as daily activities.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on

the secondary student’s IEP or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations plan to meet individual needs

to ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation of

accommodations, if needed, and develop a plan with their postsecondary service provider.

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Students desiring accommodations or updates to their accommodations are encouraged to self-identify as early in

the program as possible. In order to receive disability accommodations, students must self-disclose the disability to

the Special Populations Coordinator and provide documentation that clearly shows evidence of a disability and

applicable accommodations. The Special Populations Coordinator will schedule a meeting with the student and the

Adult Education Program Manager to discuss the documented disability and applicable accommodations.

Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. They

change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as

instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning

environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations

requested and provided is maintained in a confidential file separate from the academic record.

Students in need of academic accommodations for a disability may consult with the Special Populations Coordinator

to arrange appropriate accommodations. Students are required to give reasonable notice (typically 5 working days)

prior to requesting an accommodation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Reason for Withdrawal

Noncompliance with guidelines for AAAE will result in withdrawal from the program. The missing of six consecutive

scheduled class sessions will result in an immediate withdrawal. This is due to state policy. Inappropriate behavior

may result in withdrawal or dismissal as determined through a Student Intervention Team (SIT) meeting process. For

those who are withdrawn during a term and who wish to return during the same term, a reenrollment fee of $10.00 is

required.

Orientation

A program orientation is required for all Lake Tech Adult Education students. Students will sign off each new academic

year on an understanding of the policies of the college and the individual program requirements at the conclusion of the

orientation.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The mission of Lake Technical College (LTC) and the Adult Education Program includes providing the necessary

skills for students to be successful employees in whatever career they choose. To be successful in the workforce, as

well as college and career ready, graduates must possess both strong academic skills and good professional skills.

These types of skills are what employers are looking for in their employees, for example, communication skills,

dependability, productivity, and teamwork. The following are areas that all adult education students are expected to

exhibit in class:

Standards

Professional and Academic Integrity

 Attendance: Attends class for all scheduled hours assigned; arrives/leaves on time; logs in and out properly;

communicates with instructor when arriving late, leaving early, or being absent for any reason.

 Communication/Teamwork: Contacts instructor with learning or other concerns; works cooperatively with

people with diverse backgrounds and abilities; is an active group member; teaches others; contributes ideas

and suggestions.

 Ethics: Displays academic integrity (no plagiarism); follows LTC code of conduct (appropriate use of

cellphone/smartphone, follows tobacco product rule, food and drink rule, etc.).

 Respect: Shows respect for self, classmates, instructors, and staff; does not engage in harassment of any

kind (verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic); and respects class materials – appropriate use of

technology, books and other materials are not marked in or taken from the classroom and are returned to

appropriate place or instructor.

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Self-Management

 Appearance: Follows the LTC dress code using appropriate dress, grooming, and hygiene, and wears

regulation uniform.

 Attitude: Shows positive attitude; willing to cooperate; accepts constructive criticism.

 Preparedness: Has needed materials and supplies to complete assignments; comes ready to learn;

prioritizes tasks and time for the day.

 Productivity: Stays on task; utilizes time constructively; when finishes assignment and is waiting for further

instructions, finds appropriate materials and continues studying.

Grade Scale

5 = Exceeds Expectations: Professional skills performance is exemplary. Student consistently demonstrates

characteristics that will stand out in the work environment and will advance her/him in the career chosen.

4 = Meets Expectations: Professional skills performance standards are met. Student demonstrates

characteristics that will stand out in the work environment.

3 = Needs Moderate Improvement: All professional skills standards are met most of the time. The quality of the

student’s professional skills performance is that of a good employee in the normal work environment.

2 = Needs Substantial Improvement: Some professional skills standards are not met. Additional work on

employability skills is recommended.

1 = Unacceptable: Professional skills performance is below average. Most skills have not been met.

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

Campus Safety

Lake Technical College makes every effort to provide a safe environment for all students, visitors, faculty and staff.

Basic safety standards, which will include fire drills, weather drills, equipment usage, and traffic regulations, will be

covered in the program orientation. For further safety, all students are required to wear the appropriate Lake Tech

shirt for that program; adult education students wear a light blue shirt with the Lake Tech logo. Furthermore, students

must wear the school issued photo identification while on campus. These basic safety standards will be reinforced

throughout the program enrollment. See the current school catalog for additional campus safety information.

Children on Campus

Students and employees are expected to make off-campus childcare arrangements. The College assumes no

responsibility for the supervision of children. At no time should children be left unattended either in buildings, grounds

or vehicles.

Food and Drink

To protect equipment and furnishings in the classroom and laboratory areas, only water, in closed, covered

containers, is permitted. No other food or drinks are allowed, unless specific permission is granted by the instructor.

Lunch

Food services are provided, for a fee, on the main campus in the Lake Tech Café and are available during breaks and

lunch. Adult students may leave the LTC campus during the scheduled 30-minute lunch break as long as they return to

the program on time.

Parking Regulations

Students at the main campus may park only in the south parking lot in spaces not designated as “staff/faculty” or

“customer service.” For safety, loitering in or around vehicles once the vehicle is parked is not permitted and a 5-mph

speed limit is enforced. In consideration of the neighbors and classes in session, loud music in vehicles on campus is

prohibited. A person parking in spaces designated as “disabled permit only,” requires an official state disability decal

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to be displayed on the vehicle. Students parking on the campus must have the Lake Tech issued annual school year

parking decal visibly displayed on their vehicle; this decal will be available in the business office and is included in

the regular registration fee.

Smoking and Tobacco Use

The college is a tobacco-free institution, so the use of tobacco products of any kind and the appearance of such use,

including e-cigarettes and vapes, is not permitted at any school location, including parking lots. Any student who is

found to have violated this policy will be subject to dismissal.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

To develop appropriate work ethics, LTC students are expected to attend all class sessions. Only regularly

scheduled class hours will be reported for attendance. Make-up time will not be accepted. Students with continued

excessive absences may be subject to penalties such as prohibition from re-enrollment in the next grading period.

Absences

If it is necessary to be absent due to illness or emergency situations, all students are to notify the instructor as soon

as possible prior to the start of class, as is the case in the workplace when students are fully employed. The missing

of six consecutive scheduled class sessions will result in an immediate withdrawal.

Students in ABE, GED

Preparation, and Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE) programs must have achieved a

minimum of 80% attendance at the end of each semester. Students not having met this requirement will sign an

acknowledgement that they have been notified that continued absences may pose a threat to program enrollment.

Teacher conferencing and School Intervention Team meetings will be held with the student as necessary to attempt to

alleviate issues resulting in excessive absences and to counsel him or her of possible alternatives and consequences.

Students on attendance behavior contracts are deemed to be on probation until such time that their absences are

20% or less.

Tardiness

Students are expected to be in their seats promptly for the start of class. As a courtesy, students must notify the

instructor before the start of class of any anticipated tardiness and an expected arrival time. This allows the instructors

to best utilize their time.

Leaving Campus during School Hours

For safety reasons, all students must notify their instructor when leaving campus early. Students may leave campus

for lunch provided this is done within the allotted time.

Adult Education Distance Learning Policy

Only through continuous communication with your instructor and consistent work habits can an online course be a

successful experience. Please read the following policies and procedures to understand the specific participation

requirements to maintain enrollment in the online ABE, GED

Preparation or AAAE program course.

You may be called upon to attend a two (2) hour orientation at the main campus before beginning your coursework;

although, the orientation is usually performed remotely/online. During this time, you will complete required forms and

review any pertinent information. You must have a working email address for direct consultation with your instructor as

well as the Adult Education Online Coordinator. You will receive via email your login information for the online tools used

for study just prior to or on the date of your online program start.

You are enrolled for six (6) hours part-time or ten (10) hours full-time each week. Your attendance will be determined

by the number of work hours on computer-based coursework, additional assignments and other events as

determined by your instructor. Attendance reports will be run each Monday by the instructor and submitted to the

Adult Education Online Coordinator for review.

AAAE online students are required to participate a minimum of eighty percent (80%) per week of their enrollment. If

you have participated less than four point eight (4.8) hours in a week, part-time, or eight (8) hours in a week, full-time,

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you will be notified by your instructor. To maintain your current enrollment status, you must show a minimum of 4.8

hours (part-time) or 8 hours (full-time) of participation for EACH three (3) week period.

If you do not meet the above requirements, you will be automatically withdrawn from the program. It is important to notify

your instructor of circumstances that may prevent you from attaining the required number of hours of participation.

Re-admission will be subject to availability, willingness to abide by the policies and procedures for distance learning

(online classes), and current re-admission procedures of the Admissions Office. Note that you will be subject to a

reenrollment fee of $10.00 if the reenrollment occurs in the same semester as withdrawn.

A meeting with the Adult Education Coordinator will be required before re-enrolling in the course.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

Students who attend Lake Tech shall dress in a manner appropriate for the job in which they are receiving training,

including any special protective gear and professional uniforms. All clothing, make-up and jewelry must be neither

distracting nor offensive and be clean, neat, modest, in good repair and appropriately sized. In order to instill

professionalism and consistency, as is done in the career and technical programs, students within any Adult

Education program will wear a specific Lake Technical College t-shirt for that program. These shirts will be available

for purchase in the Business Office.

The director or designee has the final authority for determining whether a student’s apparel conforms to the dress

code. If it is determined that it does not, students will be required to change into clothing which will conform to this

code or leave campus. Students may return to campus when they have changed into appropriate clothing.

PLAN OF INSTRUCTION

Objectives

The aim of AAAE is to help students reach state mandated minimum academic skill levels and succeed in career and

technical programs and subsequent employment. The program is characterized by open-entry/open-exit enrollment,

self-paced instructional modules that relate to the student's occupational goal and learning style, flexible schedules,

and performance-based (non-graded) evaluations.

Another characteristic element of AAAE is the personalized approach and unique relationships established between

students and instructors. Highly qualified instructors facilitate learning and develop lesson plans in order to teach to

the College and Career Readiness Standards as noted by the Florida Department of Education. Lessons and

materials include career related success skills along with the academic components of Reading, Math, Language

and digital literacy. Instructors provide encouragement and clarification to maintain a positive learning environment

and to facilitate attainment of academic and career goals.

Goals and objectives for AAAE are:

• To identify the student's level of academic competence in language arts and math through the BSA.

• To diagnose deficiencies in basic skills and assess remediation needs based on each student's career and

educational goals.

• To prescribe individual study plans (prescriptions) in each subject area needing remediation.

• To manage, monitor, and evaluate the student's learning activities and progress and provide immediate

feedback.

• To prepare students for the workplace by modeling appropriate work habits soft skills such as punctuality,

appropriate grooming, teamwork, self-management, critical thinking skills, etc.

• To recommend students for career and technical placement and to provide support, if needed, during program

enrollment.

AAAE academic requirements vary depending on career and technical education program requirements. Completion

time may also vary depending on the student's academic level at entry, time spent in the class, and program

requirements.

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Instructional Materials

The AAAE classroom is equipped with a wide variety of multi-media materials to meet diverse academic levels,

interests, and learning styles of students. These include textbooks, workbooks, programmed written materials,

videos, computer software, and the Internet.

Provisions for Meeting Individual Needs for Students

Individualized lesson plans are prescribed for all students that address individual needs in reading, math, and

language. Learning style questionnaires determine the student's learning styleto meet the needs of visual, auditory,

and kinesthetic learners.

The Special Populations Coordinator is available to aid students with special needs. Adult students with disabilities

must self-identify and request accommodations.

Student Progress Data

Students are given immediate feedback on all class work and tests. Scores and dates are recorded on individual

prescription sheets. As students complete prescriptions, the basic skills assessments are re-administered. Computer

printouts of all test grades and modular analysis are available for comparison.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

The AAAE program provides the necessary skills for students to be successful employees in whatever career they

choose. To be successful in the workforce, college and career ready, graduates must possess both strong academic

skills and good professional skills. These types of skills are what employers are looking for in their employees, for

example, communication skills, dependability, productivity, and teamwork. Instructors give assistance and counsel

students regarding good professional skills in preparation for work force entry and/or entry into the GED

program of

study. A career specialist and workshops are available to students throughout each semester.

COMPONENTS OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Instructional strategies for this program include methods that require students to identify, organize and use resources

appropriately; to work with each other cooperatively and productively; to acquire and use information; to understand

social, organizational and technological systems; and to work with a variety of tools and equipment. Instructional

strategies also incorporate methods to improve students’ personal learning strategies and higher order thinking skills.

After successfully completing appropriate coursework for each subject area of the program, the student will be able

to shift upwards into a Lake Technical College career and technical education program. Students will also be

expected to have completed a career plan and to have made progress towards enrollment in postsecondary or job

placement.

(NOTE: Delegation of instructional components)

1. CAREER ASSESSMENT AND/OR REFERRAL

Students are referred to the Career Advisors or Student Success Counselor as needed.

2. BASIC SKILLS RELATED INSTRUCTION

These skills are all taught in the AAAE class or online.

3. OTHER RELATED INSTRUCTION (as needed)

These skills are taught in the career and technical programs.

4. WORKFORCE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

These are taught in career-technical programs and in AAAE as needed.

5. COMPLEMENTARY SKILLS

These are taught in AAAE as needed.

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6. DIGITAL LITERACY

These are a part of career and technical program components. Introductory lessons are provided in AAAE for the

computer competency necessary for computer assisted instruction.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Community representatives and school staff serve on the Adult General Education Advisory Committee. Committee

members represent many of the schools and agencies with whom AAAE staff must interact to coordinate efforts

made on behalf of the student population. Educational trends at the local, state, and federal levels are shared among

committee members.

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