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  Preparatory Program for Information Technology Presents a comprehensive, detailed and flexible introduction to the principles of Information Technology in 20 modules. Originally developed for Job Corps Centers, this curriculum integrates technical and foundation skills and outlines a variety of teaching/learning strategies related to real-world situations and work environments. Each module consists of a series of lesson plans that include identified learner outcomes, material and resource checklists, content outlines, activity and assessment suggestions, and supplemental step-by-step handouts.  The document is in three parts: (pdf format)

Table of Contents
Modules 1-12
Modules 13-20
   
  Table of Contents    
  Introduction
Dear Educator Letter
National Context
Skill Standards
   
  What are Skill Standards?
Why Skill Standards?
The IT Skill Standards Development
Skill Standards to Curriculum: A Continuous Development Process
   
  Educational Response to the Skills Gap
   
  Continuous Curriculum
Integrated Curriculum
Competency-Based Curriculum
Math and Science
Tech Prep
   
       
  High School Core Information Technology Curriculum    
  This Project    
  Project Goals
Guiding Principles
Purpose of This Document
High School Curriculum Development Process
   
  High School Core Information Technology Learning
Component
Learner Program Outcomes
Key Competencies for Each Learning Component
Technical Learning Components
Foundation Learning Components
Sample Activities
Math and Science Competencies
   
       
  Appendices    
  Glossary
Core IT Skill Standards
Resource List
Acknowledgments
Tech Prep IT Core Curricula Project Participants
   
       
  Order Form/Ordering Information    
       
  Crosswalk    
  A poster cross-referencing High School Core Information Technology Learner Program Outcomes to the Washington State Essential Learning Requirements (poster included).    
       
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