Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.14 - Experiential learning courses
Rule 14.
(1) A pupil
enrolled in an "experiential learning course" may be counted in membership if
all of the following are met:
(a) The pupil is
enrolled in grades 9 to 12.
(b) The
course is taught by a certificated teacher.
(c) The primary responsibility of the
certificated teacher of the course is teaching the pupil(s) during the course
time frame. The certificated teacher shall not be concurrently teaching another
course.
(d) The pupil is given a
grade and credit based on assessment.
(e) Attendance is taken and
documented.
(f) The course with
identified content standards and expectations is approved by the board of
education of a school district or board of directors of a public school
academy. In addition, the board of education shall approve learning objectives
that relate to the board approved curriculum and course, outlining content
standards and expectations, and shall be progressive in nature. The learning
objectives shall not be limited to general employability skills, such as
punctuality and developing good work habits.
(g) The course is not used solely as the 1
course requirement for eligibility to participate in postsecondary dual
enrollment.
(h) The pupil is
limited to 1 experiential learning course per semester.
(i) The pupil shall not replace a regular
employee.
(j) The course is a
combination of instruction and direct experience.
(2) Experiential learning courses that may be
counted in membership include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) A library assistant course that is
curriculum based and approved by the board of education of a school district or
board of directors of a public school academy. Pupils receive a syllabus, are
given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded, rather than pass or
fail.
(b) A teacher assistant
course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of education of a
school district or board of directors of a public school academy in which a
pupil learns teaching techniques and how to tutor or mentor other students.
Pupils receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is
graded, rather than pass or fail.
(c) A physical education teacher assistant
course that is curriculum based and approved by the board of education of a
school district or board of directors of a public school academy. Pupils
receive a syllabus, are given tests and quizzes, and the course is graded,
rather than pass or fail.
(3) Experiential learning courses that shall
not be counted in membership include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) The pupil is enrolled in grades other
than 9 to 12.
(b) A teacher's aide
who is assigned to perform basic tasks such as photocopying, delivering and
retrieving messages, taking attendance, or running errands.
(c) A janitor aide who is assigned to perform
basic tasks, such as emptying trash or other errands.
(d) A cafeteria aide who is assigned to
perform basic tasks, such as washing tables or other errands.
(e) An office aide.
(f) A nurse's aide.
(5) A pupil
receiving special education services may participate, as appropriate, in an
experiential learning course designed for general education pupils. The pupil
shall meet all the requirements of this rule.
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