The FNSBSD Curriculum Department is currently requesting 9-12 Career Technical Education (CTE) materials for Architecture and Construction, Health Science, and Process Technology Clusters to include textbooks, supplemental materials, online resources and kits.  Materials will be reviewed beginning April 1, 2012 with a proposed selection date in early May.  We will accept one set of each company’s materials, including ancillary materials such as teacher resources, workbooks, kits and technology components.  Do not send anything that must be returned.  Correlations to industry standards are appreciated, but not mandatory.

Software and other technology components MUST meet the following requirements:
Mac – Must be able to run on an Intel or Universal Binary Architecture.  Must be compatible with OS 10.5 or higher.  No Power PC applications.  PC:  Must be able to run on an Intel Core Duo or higher.  Must be compatible with Windows 7.

Distribution of any preview, field test, or pilot materials must be coordinated through our office.  Clearly label packages “SAMPLE MATERIALS.”  Materials should be sent attention Melanie Hadaway, Curriculum Department, 520 5th Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99701.  

The following is a list of courses for which we will be selecting materials:

Course Title	Grade Level	Length
Carpentry 1A  and 1B	9-10	2 semesters
Carpentry 2A and 2B	10-12	2 semesters
Carpentry 3A and 3B	10-12	2 semesters
Carpentry 4A and 4B	12	2 semesters
Woods	9-10	1 semester
Advanced Woods	9-10	1 semester
Cabinetmaking	10-12	1 semester
Drafting 1A and 1B	9-12	2 semesters
Computer Assisted Drafting 1A and 2B	10-12	2 semesters
Architectural Drafting 1A and 2B	10-12	2 semesters
Metalworking 1A and 1B	9-12	2 semesters
Welding 1A and 1B	10-12	2 semesters
Welding 2A and 2B	10-12	2 semesters
Welding 3A and 3B	12	2 semesters
Introduction to Tools and Trade	9-12	1 semester
Career Investigations	9-10	1 semester
Diversified Cooperative Education	11-12	1 semester
Introduction to Health Careers	9-12	1 semesters
Medical Terminology 1A and 1B	11-12	2 semesters
Nutrition	9-12	1 semester
Clinical Procedures	11-12	1 semester
Certified Nursing Assistant	11-12	1 semester
Industrial Safety & First Aid	9-12	1 semester
Math in Health Care	9-12	1 semester
Introduction to Exercise Science & Sports Medicine 1A and 1B	10-12	2 semesters
Professionalism in Health Care	10-12	1 semester
Emergency Medical Technician 1A & 1B	12	2 semesters
Introduction to Pharmacology	10-12	1 semester
Legal & Ethical Issues for Health Professionals	10-12	1 semester
Introduction to First Aid and Alternative Health Careers	9-10	1 semester
Rescue Practices	10-12	1 semester
Medical & Dental Administrative Procedures	10-12	1 semester

A draft of the 9-12 CTE curriculum is available online after March 23, 2012, at http://www.k12northstar.org/curriculum