State of Ohio Standards

The Ohio College Tech Prep Advisory Council has recommended state program standards to supplement federal standards. In Ohio, College Tech Prep programs require that:

• College prep academic standards align with content standards.
   

• Algebra II content is completed before high school graduation.
   

• Senior year math is completed either as a stand alone course or as part of the technical coursework.
   

• Three units of science with two lab-based science courses are completed in high school.
   

• A state-approved curriculum is used.
   

• Articulation agreements exist for each program and biannual reviews are completed.
   

• Programs involve common representation between business, secondary and postsecondary education.
   

• Programs operate as state-approved career technical education.
   

• The postsecondary level involves an advanced skill model.
   

• Programs comply with Ohio College Tech Prep performance measures.
   

• Integrated instruction is implemented where possible.