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Most School District Career Academies Incorporated Nationally Recognized Core Elements in 2004-05

Report 06-56, July 2006

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Report Summary

As a companion to Report No. 06-55, More Than Half of the State's School Districts Have Career Academies; Most Operating in 2004-05 Incorporated Nationally Recognized Core Elements, this technical report provides detailed information about 379 Florida career academies that were in operation during the 2004-05 school year. This report provides the academies' detailed responses to an OPPAGA survey that requested descriptive information; information on the extent to which the academies have implemented three nationally recognized career academy core elements: a small learning community, a college preparatory curriculum with a career theme, and partnerships with local employers and higher education; and information on what certifications are available to career academies and the extent to which they are used.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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