Specifications include, but are not limited to: The career lab must include the following: 1. Furniture that facilities collaborative learning in stations, where students work in pairs on curriculum. 2. Equipment, software, and supplies support critical thinking and problem solving for students to engage in hands-on learning in each of the career pathways chosen by the school. 3. Curriculum must be accessible to students from the learning management system as well as printed copies. 4. Curriculum embeds writing and reflection for student learning and supports English language development for all learners. 5. Learning management system allows the teacher to see how students are meeting or exceeding the Model Curriculum Standards within each industry sector as well as the standards for Career Ready Practice and allow for personalized instruction to help students achieve the standards. 6. The lab will also integrate careers to the career cluster so students understand what careers are available for each career cluster. The curriculum should provide opportunities for students to write, reflect, and learn about the subject matter.
