Acknowledgments and Copyright Information

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

  • David Broadbent, Director of Education, American Boat and Yacht Council, Annapolis, MD
  • Michael Cullen, Instructor, Northern Neck Technical Center, Richmond County Public Schools
  • Jesse Dayton, Marine District Service Manager, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Kennesaw, GA
  • Keith Kapinskis, Owner, Keith’s Boat Service, LLC, Colonial Heights
  • Donald McCann, President, Tranquil Waters Marine Services, St. Michaels, MD

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

  • Leslie R. Bowers, English Teacher (ret.), Newport News Public Schools
  • Vickie L. Inge, Mathematics Committee Member, Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition
  • Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools
  • Megan Shipp, History and Social Sciences Teacher (ret.), Henrico County Public Schools

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

  • Nathan K. Pope, Writer/Editor
  • Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator

The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education:

  • Lauren-Anne Sledzinski, Specialist, Trade and Industrial Education and Related Clusters
  • Kelly Davis, Coordinator, CTE Curriculum and Instruction
  • Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director

The CTE Resource Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Career and Technical Education.

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

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