Answer: The State Board's interpretation of its Occupation Education one credit
graduation requirement, as it pertains to the statement, "...shall
align with the definition of an exploratory course as proposed or adopted in
the career and technical education program standards of the office of the superintendent
of public instruction," is that it refers to the definition of an
exploratory course from the Preamble to the OSPI standards.
The Preamble states:
Exploratory courses are for secondary students who want to investigate a broad range of
career options within a pathway. Students who enroll in exploratory courses:
Demonstrate the application of essential academic learning requirements in
context of preparing for work.
Demonstrate occupational specific skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of more than one career option within a chosen pathway.
Demonstrate employability and leadership skills.
*A non-CTE course, taught by a non-CTE certificated teacher can meet the Occupational Education one credit graduation requirement
as long as it delivers the four outcomes stated above.
