Acknowledgments and Copyright Information

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

Carole Euting, Instructor, Mecklenburg County High School, Mecklenburg County Public Schools

Jonathan Grimes, Instructor, Fort Chiswell High School, Wythe County Public Schools

Renee Hypes, Instructor, Gloucester County High School, Gloucester County Public Schools

David Love, Director for Landscaping and Grounds, Longwood University, Farmville

Jennifer Mazza, Instructor, Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage, Henrico County Public Schools

Marc Moran, Instructor, Atlee High School, Hanover County Public Schools

Drew Norris, Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Richmond Kickers, Richmond

David Seward, Horticulture Program Head, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Henrico

Bryan Sheetz, Instructor, Thomas Dale High School, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Heather Veneziano, Instructor, Advanced Career Education Center at the Academy of Virginia Randolph, Henrico County Public Schools

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

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

Heather Widener, 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:

LaVeta Nutter, Specialist, Agricultural Education and Related Clusters

Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation

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.

The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:

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

For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.