Louisiana Administrative Code

A. General 1. Understand and apply the theory of heat. 2. Understand and apply the properties of refrigerants. 3. Understand and apply the mechanical refrigeration cycle. 4. Understand and apply pressure/temperature curves and charts. 5. Understand and apply the principles and th…

A. Understand and apply the principles of air-conditioning, including temperature, humidity, and air movements, etc. B. Understand and apply the principles of air distribution and delivery systems. C. Understand and apply the principles of condensate drain systems. D. Understand …

A. Gas heat systems have changed dramatically in the past few years. Many of the new high efficiency gas-heating units employ electronic ignition systems, variable speed motors, and a myriad of electronic controls. In addition to a solid foundation in the theory and operations of…

A. It is recognized that instruction and training in the field of drafting and/or design can be given in various degrees and levels of accomplishment. The following outline indicates the specifications applying to the levels of curriculum, ranging from secondary schooling to a un…

A. The reliability of the following criteria depends upon establishing and adhering to an equitable procedure of evaluation. B. General Requirements. A school that offers an organized curriculum of two or more years directed toward the preparation for employment of the designer a…

NOTE: All references to HVACR include refrigeration throughout this Subpart 7. A. See Subpart 1 of this Part CV for General Provisions applicable to this Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Program. B. Heating, Ventilating, Air- Conditioning, and Ref…

A. HVACR Excellence is a nonprofit organization established by a grant from the ESCO Institute. The two primary responsibilities of HVACR Excellence are: 1. technician competency certification; and 2. program accreditation. B. The HVACR Excellence Technician Competency Certificat…

A. Electrical and air conditioning certification is a prerequisite to commercial air conditioning. Commercial air conditioning technicians will be faced with a variety of equipment and systems. It is important to remember that all of the equipment has certain components and funct…

A. This certification has been designed to directly address the needs of the HVACR technician who has the responsibility of installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing the various electrical circuits and components of today's HVACR systems. Because the vast majority of …

A. Standards and benchmarks provide a framework for local curriculum development. A school district's physical facilities, available equipment, resources, and community and business support are only a few of the factors that make the system unique and determine the curriculum off…

A. Air conditioning (A/C) certification establishes a basis for all other certifications involving the vapor compression refrigeration system. Today's systems use new refrigerants and oils compared to units built just a few years ago. A properly maintained system should deliver y…

A. Creative Expression (CE). Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, skills, and organizational abilities. CE-1VA-H1 Producing works of art that successfully convey a central thought based on ideas, feelings, and memories. CE-1VA-H2 Apply…

A. Basic Electrical Theory: 1. define terms, units of measure; 2. electron flow; 3. producing electrical current; 4. products (effects) of electrical current. B. Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, Lenz's Law, Thevenin's And Nortons' Theorems C. Series Circuits: 1. components; 2. resista…

A. Drawing Courses 1. For engineering designer or design drafter, the curriculum must be equally complete in the theory and technique of drafting, but must also extend into the field of engineering and design with which they are associated. They must encompass the ability to make…

A. Proper Tool Management: 1. identify common hand and power tools; 2. proper selection and application of hand tools; 3. proper selection and application of power tools; 4. proper care for tools; 5. safe techniques for using ladders; 6. defects that make tools unsafe to use; 7. …

A. Communication -communicate in a classical language. 1. Interpretation-students read, understand, and interpret Latin or Greek. 2. Language Learning-students use orally, listen to, and write Latin or Greek as part of the language learning process. B. Cultures -gain knowledge an…

A. Interpretation-students read, understand, and interpret Latin or Greek. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they should know and be able to do includes: CM-1-B1 Reading words, phr…

A. Assessment. Assessment is the process of obtaining quantitative or qualitative information about the academic status of students or schools. Assessment is a part of instruction and is used in conjunction with other information to make educational decisions, to judge instructio…

A. The words, ideas, and culture of the ancient world are communicated to us in the writing and the archaeological remains of the people and their institutions. The ancient Greeks and Romans, breaking barriers of time and place, have communicated their message through the ages an…

A. Students become better equipped to reflect on their native language and culture after having studied other languages and cultures. As students become aware of and sensitive to the behaviors, perspectives, and products of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, they acquire a …

A. Application- students use their knowledge of Greco-Roman culture in a world of diverse cultures. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they should know and be able to do includes: C…

A. Reinforcement-students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through their study of classical languages. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they should know …

A. Language Learning-students use orally, listen to, and write Latin or Greek as part of the language learning process. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they should know and be ab…

A. Learning the perspectives of the Greeks or Romans through their practices and through their products is key to an understanding of their culture. The focus of Strand 2 is on the ability of students to hear, read, and see the message of the Greeks or Romans. Their daily life, e…

A. Product-students demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the products of the Greeks or Romans. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, wha…

A. Students must become competent and independent users of information to be productive citizens of the 21st century. They must be prepared to live in an information-rich and changing global society. Due to the rapid growth of technology, the amount of information available is ac…

A. Acquisition-students expand their knowledge through the reading of Latin or Greek and the study of ancient culture. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they should know and be abl…

A. As studies have shown, students learn better when they see the content of courses as relevant to their lives (Henze and Lucas, 1995). If they are unable to make connections with other courses and with their own interests, they cannot perceive the relevance of the material they…

A. Standard 1 defines "communication" as it applies to the learning of a classical language. The written messages from the ancient world, from epic poetry to Pompeian graffiti, are our major source of knowledge and our major line of communication with the Greeks and Romans. Readi…

A. Practices-students demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the practices of the Greeks or Romans. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, …

A. The Louisiana Content Standards Task Force has developed the following foundation skills which should apply to all students in all disciplines. 1. Communication. A process by which information is exchanged and a concept of "meaning" is created and shared between individuals th…

A. Concept of Culture' students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what the…

A. Participation-students use their knowledge of Latin or Greek in a multilingual world. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they should know and be able to do includes: CT-1-B1 Pres…

A. The Communities Strand focuses on the application of the knowledge of Latin or Greek to wider linguistic and cultural communities. Knowledge of Latin or Greek enables students to develop a full understanding and appreciation of classical influences in today's world as they enc…

A. Nature of Language-students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. B. Beginning Stage Benchmarks. As students progress through the beginning stage of the continuum of classical language learning, what they…

A. The "Old" GEE measures curricula-based proficiencies in language arts, mathematics, written composition, science, and social studies. The first statewide administration of the GEE was in the spring of 1989, and the last statewide administration was in the summer of 2003. The t…

A. 1 The Louisiana LAA 1 alternate achievement levels are: a. exceeds standard; b. meets standard; and c. working toward standard. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXI-1911 Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Student…

A. 1. The Louisiana achievement levels are: a. advanced; b. mastery; c. basic; d. approaching basic; and e. unsatisfactory. 2. Though the names of the achievement levels differ slightly from those detailed in the NCLB Act, the definitions are similar. The definitions of the Louis…

A. Beginning academic year 2010-2011 , grade 9 LAA 2 tests will no longer be administered. B. Beginning with the academic year 2014-2015, the LAA 2 will no longer be administered in grades 4 through 8. Students who have entered a high school cohort prior to the 2014-2015 academic…

A. Performance standards for LAA 1 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science tests are finalized in scaled-score form. B. LAA 1 Alternate Achievement Levels and Scaled-Score Growth Ranges 1. English Language Arts and Mathematics Scaled Score Ranges Achievement Level English…

A. Refer to Bulletin 741: Louisiana's Handbook for School Administrators . Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXI-1831 Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 37:821 (March 2011). AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.…

A. The following accommodations, if used in classroom instruction and assessment and specified on a student's IEP or IAP may be used for testing. 1. Braille a. Braille editions of the test are provided for students who are proficient in this mode of access to written material. Th…

A. All students with one or more disabilities according to Section 504 are to be tested. Test accommodations are permitted for these students provided they are used in the students' regular classroom instruction and assessment and provided the other conditions specified in the Ad…

A. The Louisiana Legislature in Regular Session during the summer of 1997 amended and reenacted R.S. 17:24.4(F) and (G)(1) , relative to the Louisiana Competency-Based Education Program, to require proficiency on certain tests as determined by the state Board of Elementary and Se…

A. Classified Populations 1. Definition Classified Population -a population of students that is identified for educational and accountability purposes. 2. Regular Education Students. These are students who have not been identified as eligible for special education and related ser…

A. When the total N-count in any reporting category or group on an assessment report is nine or less, do not release the assessment data publicly. B. When the total N-count in any reporting category or group on an assessment report is ten or greater and all students are reported …

A. State assessments serve as valid and reliable measurements of students' learning of academic content and skills at the end of grade levels or courses. They provide valuable information for parents and educators in determining a student's readiness for higher-level content and …