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”A Career in a Year! ” 2021 - 2022 CATALOG
Lake Technical College
2001 Kurt Street
Eustis, Florida 32726
352-589-2250
www.laketech.org
Institute of Public Safety
1565 Lane Park Cut-Off
Tavares, Florida 32778
352-742-6463
www.laketech.org/ips
Instructional Service Centers
Lake Technical College – Clermont
1250 North Hancock Road
Clermont, FL 34711 – 352-589-2250
Lake Technical College – Lake County Animal Shelter
12280 County Road 448
Tavares, FL 32778
Lake Technical College is accredited by
The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation
and Cognia
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Welcome to Lake Technical College! For over 55 years Lake Tech has provided quality
education for thousands of today’s business owners, managers, and employees who
have gone on to be successful both personally and professionally. Lake Tech is a
nationally recognized career and technical education leader and we look forward to
preparing you for success in the career path of your dreams.
Lake Tech faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to the success of every
student, and are dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and rewarding. Our
career-technical certificate programs work in partnership with business and industry in
our area which ensures Lake Tech graduates are employment ready and have solid
skill and knowledge to articulate into additional educational opportunities if they desire.
Lake Tech students are well-prepared for their chosen career with both technical and
workplace skills by the time they graduate. In addition we offer, Integrated Education
Training programs, GED® preparation, academic remediation, and adult ESOL classes
to help all students reach their full potential.
Success is our tradition and our college has a 50+ year legacy of student success!
Your choice to enroll at Lake Tech is a wise investment in your future and we sincerely
thank you for choosing us.
Great opportunities await you at Lake Tech!
DeAnna D. Thomas
Executive Director
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Lake Technical College Board of Directors
Richard D. Keith, Chairperson
Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D, Vice-Chairperson
Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, Member
Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Member
Fred A.M. Cobb, Member
Judy Beda, Member
Jerry Cobb, Member
Timothy Morris, Member
David Steele, Member
Lake Technical College Administration
DeAnna Thomas, M.A., Executive Director
Melissa Stephan, M.Ed., Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Seth Knight, M.Ed., Assistant Director
Kimberly Frazier, M.A., Career and Technical Education Program
Manager
Art Seidner, M.A.C.P., Adult Education Program Manager
MISSION
The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an integral component of the
economic growth and development in our communities by offering a variety of
high quality career-education and training opportunities.
VISION
To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort
for workforce development in our communities.
Lake Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in its educational programs, services or
activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides access to its facilities to the Boy
Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any
other youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.
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2021-2022 STUDENT CALENDAR
LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(1147.5 Hours Full-Time Student Calendar)
Licensure and short-term programs may use a modified calendar.
School
Date Description
Month
AUGUST August 9 First Day of Classes / First Grading Period Begins (Monday)
SEPTEMBER September 3 Non-Student Day / Teacher Professional Development Day (Friday)
September 6 Labor Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
OCTOBER October 7 End of First Grading Period (Thursday)
October 8 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)
October 11 Classes Resume / Second Grading Period Begins (Monday)
NOVEMBER November 11 Veterans Day / Student Holiday (Thursday)
November 22-26 Thanksgiving Holiday / Student Holiday (Monday-Friday)
DECEMBER December 16 End of Second Grading Period (Thursday)
December 17 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)
December 20-31 Winter Break (Monday-Friday)
JANUARY January 3 Non-Student Day / Teacher Professional Development Day (Monday)
January 4 Classes Resume / Third Grading Period Begins (Tuesday)
January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
FEBRUARY February 17 Non-Student Day / Teacher Professional Development Day (Thursday)
February 21 Presidents’ Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
MARCH March 10 End of Third Grading Period (Thursday)
March 11 Non-Student Day / Teacher Work Day (Friday)
March 14-18 Spring Break / Student Holiday (Monday-Friday)
March 21 Classes Resume / Fourth Grading Period Begins (Monday)
APRIL
MAY May 27 Last Day of Class for LCS K-12 (Friday)
May 30 Memorial Day / Student Holiday (Monday)
JUNE June 9 Last Day of School / End of Fourth Grading Period (Thursday)
June 10 State of Florida High School (GED) Graduation / Career Technical
Education Graduation (Friday)
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Table of Contents
Lake Technical College
Mission 1
Vision 1
Governance 1
Philosophy 2
Accreditation 2
Academic Overview 2
Staff Information 3
Admissions/Registration 4
Career and Technical Education 4
Testing Requirements 5
Career Dual Enrollment 7
Work-based Activities 7
Job Shadowing 7
Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship 7
Corporate and Community Training/Fee-based Classes 8
Adult Education Programs 8
GED Testing Service 9
Foreign and International Diplomas/Degrees 9
Transfer of Credit 10
Graduation 10
Honors Recognitions 11
Student Support Services 11
Career Advisors 11
Student Success Counselors 11
Disability Accommodations 11
Financial Aid 11
Veterans’ Education Benefits 13
Policies and General Information 16
Notification of Compliance 16
Campus Safety 16
Crisis Protocol 17
Preventing and Responding to Sex Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking 18
Controlled Substances 18
Harassment 19
Public Safety Information Act 1997 19
Searches 19
Student Rights 20
Appeals Process and Grievance Procedure 20
Grievance Procedure 20
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act 20
Information to Which a Student May Not Have Access 21
Directory Information 21
Student Responsibilities 22
School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest 22
Subpoena of Student Records 22
Notification of Risk 22
Voters Registration 23
Children on Campus 23
Code of Student Conduct 23
Bullying and Other Forms of Aggression 24
Unacceptable Behaviors 24
Academic Integrity 24
Copyright Law and Lake Technical College’s Policy 25
Academic Probation 27
Acceptable Dress 27
Internet Use Policy 27
Attendance Policy 28
General Information 29
Articulations 29
Bookstore 31
Fees and Tuition 31
Residency – Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes 31
Grading System 32
Progress Reports 33
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Insurance 33
Job Placement Assistance 33
Leaving Campus 33
Textbooks 33
Minimum Technical Requirements to Take Online Courses 34
Media Resources 34
Monies Owed Policy 34
Refund Policy 34
Returned Check Policy 35
Schedule Changes 35
Soliciting 35
Student Vehicles 36
Transcripts 36
Visitors 36
Program and Course Descriptions, Career and Technical Education 37
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 37
Veterinary Assisting 37
Architecture and Construction 37
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) 1 and 2 37
Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Commissioning & Service Apprenticeship Program, GNJ 38
Business Management and Administration 39
Accounting Operations 39
Administrative Office Specialist 39
Health Science 40
Emergency Medical Technician (ATD) 40
Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined 41
Medical Assisting 42
Paramedic (ATD) 43
Patient Care Technician 45
Pharmacy Technician 45
Phlebotomy 46
Practical Nursing 47
Hospitality and Tourism 48
Baking & Pastry Arts 48
Professional Culinary Arts and Hospitality 49
Human Services 50
Cosmetology 50
Facials Specialty 51
Nails Specialty 51
Information Technology 52
Enterprise Desktop and Mobile Support Technology 52
Law, Public Safety, and Security 53
Correctional Officer 53
Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer 54
Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined 41
Florida Law Enforcement Academy 55
Public Safety Telecommunication 56
Corrections Comparative Compliance Review Course 57
Law Enforcement Comparative Compliance Review Course 57
Manufacturing 57
CNC Production Specialist 57
Welding Technology 58
Welding Technology – Advanced 59
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 59
Automotive Collision Technology Technician 59
Automotive Service Technology 1 and 2 60
Diesel Systems Technician 1 and 2 61
Full-Time Faculty 63
Part-Time Faculty 65
Main Campus Map 67
Institute of Public Safety Extension Campus Map 68
Main Campus and Institute of Public Safety Telephone Extensions 69
Index 70
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LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Currently, LTC offers over 30 postsecondary certificate
programs, short term training, ESOL, GED Prep, and a
The Lake Technical College* (Lake Tech and/or variety of other services to the community.
LTC) main campus is located in central Florida at
2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, 32726, 352-589-2250, LTC services cities, towns and communities in Lake
and was known for many years as Lake County County including Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora,
Area Vocational Technical Center. LTC’s Leesburg, Fruitland Park, Clermont, Minneola,
extension campus, the Institute of Public Safety Groveland, Mascotte, Lady Lake, Umatilla, Dona
Complex (IPS), is located at 1565 Lane Park Vista, Montverde, Howey-in-the-Hills, Paisley,
Cutoff, Tavares, 32778, 352-742-6463. The IPS Sorrento, Mount Plymouth, Astatula, Altoona, Lake
firing and driving range is located in close Jem, Astor, Yalaha and Okahumpka. Students from
proximity to IPS at 13000 Frankie’s Road, other areas of the state and nation are also served.
Tavares, 32778. LTC is a public postsecondary
education institution as defined by Florida State Mission
Statute 1000.04(2). The mission of Lake Technical College is to be an
integral component of the economic growth and
In 1963 the Lake County School Board (LCSB) development in our communities by offering a
requested approval from the Florida Department variety of high quality career-education and
of Education to build a vocational center. In the training opportunities.
fall of 1965, state and federal construction funds
were received under the Vocational Education Act Vision
of 1963. While waiting for a facility to be built,
Cosmetology, Auto Mechanics and Business To be the premier provider in a collaborative effort
Education programs began in the fall of 1966 in for workforce development in our communities.
Leesburg, Florida.
Governance
In July 1968 the main campus construction was
completed on the present 37½-acre site. Lake Technical College became a public
Construction for the IPS extension campus began conversion charter school in July 2004 and is
in 1992 and was completed in 1994. IPS is governed by its Board of Directors under the
located on two separate properties and includes sponsorship of the LCSB as authorized by Florida
state-of-the-art firing and driving ranges as well as School Law 1002.34. In addition, LTC relies on
classroom facilities for Fire Fighter, Law guidance from program advisory committees in
Enforcement Officer and Correctional Officer order to provide industry-standard training that
programs. LTC’s campuses have grown to addresses the needs of business, industry and the
encompass 231,548 square feet. community.
In a joint venture with Lake Sumter State College, Lake Technical College Board of Directors
Lake Technical College opened an Instructional Richard Keith, Chairperson, Fire Chief - City of
Service Center in Clermont in April of 2016. Lake Tavares
Technical College – Clermont is located on the
campus of Lake Sumter State College (LSSC) at Mickey G. Gauldin, P.E., Former Director of
1250 North Hancock Road, Clermont, Florida. Customer Services Eastern Division of Sumter
Practical Nursing and Paramedic are currently Electric Cooperative, Inc.
available at this location.
Isaac B. Deas, II, Ed.D. Vice-Chairperson,
In January 2018, the Center for Advanced Consultant
Manufacturing, located at the main campus, was Fred A.A. Cobb, Retired Chief of Police – City of
opened to prepare students for careers in many Eustis
aspects of manufacturing and to honor and
recognize the 300 plus local manufacturers in Jerry Cobb, Owner of Cobb’s Triangle Tractor
Lake County.
Timothy Morris, Owner of Ernie Morris
In January 2021, Lake Technical College opened Enterprises
Veterinary Assisting at the Lake County Animal
Shelter’s new location. The program is housed at David Steele, Vice President and Chief
12280 County Road 448 in Tavares. Information Officer for Central Florida Health
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Judy Beda, Assistant Compliance Officer, Central Academic Overview
Florida Health
Lake Tech offers a variety of programs and
Carl “C.A.” Vossberg, IV, President of Electron classes in the following five categories.
Machine Corporation
Career and Technical Education is designed to
Philosophy train students for entry-level employment. Clock
hour credit earned in Career and Technical
We believe in education and work. Education certificate programs may transfer for
We believe in careful assessment of abilities credit to other postsecondary institutions.
and interests so that all students may formulate
realistic occupational goals. A Certificate of Completion and/or licensure
We believe in equal access to training eligibility is issued to each student who
programs and in providing comprehensive successfully completes the competencies and
support services. meets the basic skills grade level for the Career
We believe in providing an active learning and Technical Education program in which the
environment that develops technical skills, student is enrolled. Recognition of Achievement
academic skills and effective work habits. certificates showing the number of hours
We believe in continuous program and successfully completed are awarded for
curriculum revision based upon input from Continuing Workforce Education and fee-based
employers, advisory committee members, classes.
concerned citizens, students and school
personnel. Lake Technical College uses a two-semester
We believe in innovative teaching methods that calendar, with the fall semester for most programs
prepare students to meet industry standards. lasting from mid-August through December and
We believe in lifelong learning, responsible the spring semester starting in January and
citizenship and promoting individual self-worth ending the middle of June. Short programs and
to help our students become productive licensure programs may start earlier or later than
citizens in today’s global society. this schedule. The school calendar is correlated
where possible with the LCSB K-12 calendar for
Accreditation the convenience of adult students who are also
parents of school-aged children. However, all
Lake Technical College is accredited by the holidays do not correlate and the spring semester
following organizations: The Commission of the is extended through June. These exceptions are
Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell necessary in order to provide sufficient
Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia, instructional hours to meet required program
30350, 770-396-3898, www.council.org; The lengths as set forth by the Florida Department of
Commission on International and Trans-Regional Education (FLDOE) curriculum frameworks.
Accreditation, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia, 30033; Cognia,11000 University Pkwy, As a postsecondary institution, Lake Technical
Bldg. 78, room 117B, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, College is part of Florida’s statewide course
850-474-2801. numbering system. The major purpose of this
system is to facilitate the transfer of certificate
Various programs are certified by the following program course credits among participating
program-specific accrediting bodies: Commission institutions. (This system pertains only to Career
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education and Technical Education certificate programs.)
Programs, Florida State Board of Nursing, Bureau For more information, see the “Transfer Credit”
of Emergency Medical Services of Florida section in this catalog.
Department of Health, Florida Criminal Justice
Standards and Training Commission, Florida Fire Adult Education includes Adult Basic Education
Academy, American Culinary Federation and (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages
Florida State Board of Cosmetology. (ESOL), GED preparation and Applied Academics
for Adult Education (AAAE). Tutoring is provided
All programs offered at LTC are approved and to help adults learn academic skills necessary to
regulated by the Florida Department of Education. become successful in their educational and/or
career choice.
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Corporate and Community Training provides Faculty:
short-term, not-for-credit training on a part-time
basis to enable students to supplement their All full-time faculty hold Florida teaching certificates. In
present job skills, to explore a new career, or just addition, the majority of faculty hold bachelor’s
for fun. These courses operate weekly, both on- degrees or higher. Non-degreed faculty are experts
and off campus. within their field validated by years of industry
experience and certification. Career-technical faculty
Staff Information have a minimum of six years’ experience in their field
or a bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in-
Executive Leadership: field. All full time faculty, upon employment, participate
DeAnna Thomas, Executive Director in a new teacher orientation which is designed to
Melissa Stephan, Director of Curriculum & Instruction support teachers’ professional growth. The
Seth Knight, Assistant Director foundational principles of the program are the Florida
Kimberly Frazier, Career and Technical Education Educator Accomplished Practices and the Professional
Program Manager Educator Competence for certification. All faculty
Art Seidner, Adult Education Program Manager maintain close working relationships with industry
partners and stay abreast of industry trends through
Leadership: active industry-specific advisory committees. A list of
Lorraine Foster, Assistant Director of Finance full and part-time faculty for certificate programs may
Jack Miller, Facilities Manager be found in the back of this catalog.
Dean of Student Services
Ila Knight, Financial Aid Manager
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student is responsible for providing this
information to the Admissions/career advisor prior
Admissions/ to enrollment.
Registration In most programs, qualified new students are
accepted several times a year on a space-
Lake Technical College makes every effort to available basis. Start dates are available in the
meet the needs of both enrolled students and course schedule which is published at
those interested in program offerings. www.laketech.org. Career Dual Enrollment (CDE)
Applicants may apply online at www.laketech.org is available to eligible high school students. The
or in person in the Admissions Office, Career registration process is noted in the CDE
advisors are available for educational and career application which is available on the website.
counseling Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Testing may be required prior to acceptance into
and Friday 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Summer programs. These tests include, but are not limited
hours and scheduled holidays may differ. to, the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE),
CASAS GOALS, the Test of Essential Academic
Lake Technical College does not discriminate on Skills (TEAS), Florida Ready to Work test and the
the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, Basic Abilities Test (BAT). Fees for these
gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy, evaluations are non-refundable, and are good for
disability, or marital status in its educational thirty days from the date of payment.
programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or
employment practices. The district also provides Admissions procedures for certificate programs
access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other are:
patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Complete an online school application.
Scouts of America Equal Access Act, or any other Meet with a career advisor. If required for the
youth group listed in Title 36 of the United States program, take a basic skills assessment. See
Code as a patriotic society. Testing Requirements for details.
Contact the Financial Aid Office (if financial
Career and Technical Education assistance is needed).
Students requesting disability accommodations
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and should self-disclose the disability and must
should be academically, physically and provide supporting documentation.
emotionally capable of meeting the essential tasks Provide official transcripts as required.
of the chosen program. Documentation of the Register in the Admissions Office for programs
completion of a high school diploma or its available on the main campus and instructional
equivalent may be required for some programs. service centers; Register at the Institute of
As identified in the Master Plan of Instruction, Public Safety office for Florida Law
some programs may specify additional admission Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer
requirements. and the Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) – Combined programs.
Lake Technical College accepts high school Pay the registration fee, tuition, and program
diplomas from recognized institutions within the fees in the Business Office for main campus
United States educational system that hold programs or in the Institute of Public Safety
accreditation from a regional, national, or main office for Florida Law Enforcement
specialized accreditation body that is in turn Academy, Correctional Officer, and Fire
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Fighter/EMT – Combined programs.
Official transcripts may be required. LTC also Pay online through the Quick Pay button at
accepts a State of Florida High School Diploma or www.laketech.org.
a General Education Development (GED®)
credential diploma. The diploma must be Students are also strongly encouraged to attend a
recognized by GED® Testing in Washington D.C. Program Information Session or contact the
Students who complete secondary education in a program instructor prior to their first day of class
home school setting are required to submit the with any questions.
Home School Affidavit form which can be
obtained in the Admissions Office. Supporting A career advisor will review all student
documentation may be required as to diploma applications, explain admission requirements, and
type and the institution’s accreditation. The
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recommend program placement based on student Applicants transferring appropriately leveled
interest, aptitude, training, and space availability. TABE,CASAS GOALS, GED® test sections, or
other common placement tests must do so by
In the event classes are full, qualified student having an official score report sent directly to the
applicants will be enrolled according to specific Admissions Office prior to enrollment in the
priorities as established by LTC. Preference will program. Scores brought by hand will be accepted
be given to veterans of the Armed Forces of the
only if the document provided by the outside
United States who separated under honorable
testing center is in a sealed envelope.
conditions if that person’s enrollment is directly
related to present employment or to securing Several exemptions to basic skills are accepted.
employment. In order to be exempt, a student must submit
official documentation to a career advisor for
Testing Requirements verification of an exemption:
All applicants for Career and Technical Education 1. Applicants who possess a documented
(CTE) programs 450 hours or more, with the degree in applied science (AAS) level or
exception of Florida Law Enforcement Academy higher;
applicants, take a state mandated basic skills 2. Applicants who earned a Florida standard
evaluation prior to enrollment. Basic skills
high school diploma, 2007 or later (see
evaluation scores must be valid at the time of
withdrawal codes for standard);
enrollment. Testers must be 16 years of age or
older. 3. Applicants who are serving as an active duty
member of any branch of the United States
If a student has met or exceeded standard scores Armed Services;
on one area of one test, they may use another 4. Documented passing scores on state-
test to meet the additional skill area requirements. designated industry certification tests may
It is acceptable to combine test scores from more be used;
than one test. (Rule 6A-10.315, F.A.C.) 5. Any student enrolled in an apprenticeship
program that is registered with FDOE in
Assessment instruments meeting this accordance with Chapter 446.
requirement include: 6. Mandated basic skills evaluation exit scores
may be waived for documented special needs
A common placement test where a students as per Florida guidelines. See the
minimum score has been achieved and is Disability Waiver section below.
valid for 2 years from the date of testing
pursuant to Rule 6A-10.0315, F.A.C.: Florida Law Enforcement Academy and
Correctional Officer students are required to take
Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness the BAT as per Florida Department of Law
Test (PERT) Enforcement (FDLE) requirements.
SAT, The College Board
ACT with Writing or ACT, Inc. In addition to a basic skills evaluation, Practical
Nursing applicants must take the TEAS.
Per 2020, FS 1008.30 - Common
placement testing for public postsecondary Emergency Medical Technician applicants only
education and Rule 6a-10.040, the take the TEAS.
following common placement tests have no
expiration date: Picture identification, such as a valid driver’s
license, is required. No appointment is necessary
Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Forms for testing; however, interested parties should call
11 & 12, 2017; 352-589-2250 the day before to verify the testing
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment schedule. Children may not be brought to the
System (CASAS) GOALS 900 Series, 2019, testing area. Scores may be obtained from a
career advisor.
2014 GED® Tests: Reasoning through
Language Arts and/or Mathematics Reasoning
Testing Availability and Cost
where a minimum score (145) as required in
Assessment Center appointments are available
Rule 6A-6A.6.021, Florida Administrative Code
Monday - Friday and walk-ins (no appointment
(F.A.C.) has been attained on each test.
necessary) are available from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
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p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students must technical programs as described in rule 6A-
check in the College lobby prior to testing. The fee 10.040(2).
for the TABE or CASAS GOALS is $25.00, BAT is
$39.00(paid at pearsonvue.com), Florida Ready to A LTC student with a documented disability, who
Work is $10.00 and TEAS is $85.00. Testing fees is registered for remediation through adult
must be paid prior to testing in the Business Office. education, and has completed 90% of the
This Business Office is open Monday 7:45a.m. – competencies of a career and technical program
6:00p.m., Tuesday–Thursday 7:45a.m. – 4:00p.m., of study with a cumulative grade point average of
and Friday 8:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. All fees are non- at least 80% or higher, may petition to receive a
refundable, and are good for 30 days. Individuals waiver for the basic skills exit exam after
taking the TABE or CASAS GOALS for purposes attempting to pass it on at least two occasions.
other than LTC enrollment will be charged $50.00
for testing. Prerequisites for Requesting an Exemption of
the Basic Skills Exit Requirement
Remediation of Basic Skills 1. The student must have completed 90% of the
According to Florida Department of Education competencies in the career and technical
rules, students who do not meet basic skills exit program of study with a cumulative GPA of
scores may only retest after 60 documented hours 80% or higher;
of remediation or three months if no documented 2. Student must have the recommendation of the
remediation is available. Students may not retake program instructor;
the same test version for six months. We, 3. Student must have documentation on file in
therefore, strongly recommend that students test the Special Populations Coordinator’s office
early, especially for licensure programs, in order showing the student’s disability substantially
to allow time for remediation and retesting should interferes with his/her ability to pass the basic
the need arise. skills exit requirements;
4. Student must have taken a basic skills
Students who do not meet the minimum basic evaluation two times before petitioning for an
skills exit scores set by the Florida Department of exemption.
Education for their program must begin attending
remediation classes prior to or at the time of Process to Request a Basic Skills Waiver
enrollment in a Career and Technical Education 1. Students will complete a Basic Skills Waiver
program and make acceptable progress as Request Form after meeting the requirements
determined by the AAAE faculty member. It is listed above. The Forms are available from
highly recommended students meet state the Special Populations Coordinator. A Basic
mandated basic skills requirements by the time Skills Waiver committee will convene to
they have completed 50% of their program. deliberate the waiver request. The Committee
Students who do not meet state mandated basic may consider the following:
skills exit scores may not receive a certificate of a. The student’s documented disability;
completion as per Florida Department of b. The student’s achievement in the career
Education rules. and technical program of study;
c. The student’s remediation effort to satisfy
Some basic skills test scores are only good for the basic skills exit requirement;
two years and must be valid during the time of d. The student’s job opportunities and any
enrollment. Basic skills test scores that expire other pertinent data.
during continuous enrollment remain valid until the 2. The Committee shall approve or disapprove
end of such enrollment. Under continuous the student’s request for a Basic Skills Waiver
enrollment, students must be enrolled at least based on majority vote.
50% of each semester. Continuous enrollment 3. The Basic Skills Waiver committee may
applies to attendance in a single program. include the following LTC officials:
a. The Dean of Student Services
Disability Waiver for the Basic Skills b. Program administrator
Evaluation c. Student Success Counselor
d. Special Populations Coordinator
LTC provides waivers to students with disabilities e. Adult Education Program Manager
as defined in Section 1004.02(6) of the Florida 4. Documentation of a student’s petition for a
Statutes to meet the career basic skills grade waiver of the basic skills exit requirement shall
levels required for completion of career and be maintained by the College for audit
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purposes. LTC may report a student with a Applications are accepted for the spring term from
Basic Skills Waiver as a program completer. September 1 through November 15. Testing must
be completed prior to the deadline for each term.
Whenever the committee denies a student’s Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-
petition for a waiver of the basic skills exit come, first-served basis; Returning CDE students
requirement, the student may appeal the decision must reapply each school year.
to the Executive Director of LTC. The student
must file a written appeal within 30 days of Some programs have specific requirements such
receiving the written notification of disapproval. as age, possession of a valid driver’s license, full
The Dean of Student Services shall render a time only enrollment, etc. The specifics are noted
decision in writing to the student within 30 days on the online CDE application. Contact
after receiving the appeal. Admissions for details.
Career Dual-Enrollment Work-based Activities
Career Dual Enrollment (CDE) is an option for Cooperative Education assists students in
high school students to enroll in post-secondary academic, career-technical, economic and social
courses to earn elective or vocational credit development. There is a responsibility to the
toward high school graduation requirements and school, to the community and to industry that must
to receive hours toward a career and technical be considered when accepting students into this
program certificate. Students receive two on-the-job learning opportunity. Students must be
additional quality points on their weighted GPA for enrolled in their last course of their program in
courses successfully completed within the order to participate in Co-op. In addition, basic
program (6.0 on a 4.0 scale), except for skills exit levels must be met and the student can
Cosmetology. have no outstanding debt with the school.
Students must be approved by administration for
To participate in CDE, a student must: Co-op prior to beginning, including clearance
Be at least 16 years of age and in the 11th or through financial aid. Co-op positions may be paid
12th grade. Students that enroll in their senior or voluntary.
year may not be able to complete a program as
a high school student. Opportunity to complete Job Shadowing is an opportunity for students to
as an adult student is available. learn more about the workplace and the actual job
Have a viable career-technical goal. duties expected in their chosen program. Job
Have a minimum of a 2.0 unweighted GPA and Shadowing must be unpaid and no more than
be on target for graduation. All students are three days in length per site. Longer job shadows
strongly encouraged to have passed the FSA, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
or equivalent test, prior to dual enrollment. Students may suggest sites and make the initial
Have good attendance and discipline records. contact, but all requested job shadowing must be
verified by the faculty member with the owner or
Have basic skills scores within 2 grade levels
supervisor of the site of the proposed job
of state mandated exit requirements for
shadowing site prior to the actual job shadowing.
completion of the program.
Clinical Practicum, Externship, and Internship
Achievement of these eligibility requirements must
Work-based experiences, such as clinical,
be documented prior to a student’s enrollment in a
practicum, externship and internship, are an
CDE program.
integral part of most licensing programs. Students
Tuition and some fees for CDE students are are required to participate in administering direct
waived**; some fees are the student’s patient care under the guidance of a faculty
responsibility. Fees assessed may include lab kit, member or preceptor as well as some
insurance, drug screen, uniforms, etc. Students observational experiences. Students are
attending public secondary schools are loaned assessed in their knowledge, skills and work
books at no charge. Students attending private habits while participating in these work-based
schools or home education must purchase books. experiences. Clinical, practicum, externship and
Uniforms are required. Financial assistance is not internship sites are pre-arranged by the faculty
available for CDE students. member or department chair and are established
by a contract with the facility.
CDE Applications are accepted for the fall term
from February 15 through April 30. CDE
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Corporate and Community Training skills associated with overall success in life. It is
comprised of Adult Basic Education (ABE),
Short-term, instructor-led, and online courses English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),
designed to meet the needs of industry and the Florida High School Equivalency (GED ®) exam
community are offered through evening and preparation and Applied Academics for Adult
weekend career-technical courses. Some classes Education (AAAE). These offerings are not
may also be available during daytime hours. accredited by the Council on Occupational
Students enroll to supplement their present job Education and do not qualify for Title IV financial
skills, to explore a new career or just for fun. aid assistance. Adult Education classes are
These courses operate weekly, both on- and off- offered on the main campus, at various sites
campus. These offerings are not accredited by the throughout Lake County, and online. A list of sites
Council on Occupational Education and do not is available in the Admissions Office.
qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.
ABE classes are available for those individuals
General information about courses and customized with minimum academic skills in reading, math,
training is available under the Corporate & and/or language. This program is available days,
Community Training page at evenings and online. Consult Admissions for
https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community- qualifying scores for online classes.
training/ or by calling the Corporate and Community
Training Coordinator at 352.589.2250, x1828. A ESOL classes are available for adult students
program schedule for class listings and times is seeking instruction in the English language. This
available online at program is available days and evenings with
https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community- blended remote learning components. The
training/continuing-education or in the lobby area at program includes practical conversational practice
the main campus. Registration and payment are also in pronunciation, stress, and intonation, as well as
available at this site. career and workforce preparation activities.
Payments can be made online while registering for The GED® preparation program prepares
courses or at least a week prior to the start of the students for the Florida High School Equivalency
class. If a registered student is unable to attend a Test through an individualized course of study.
class, he/she should contact the Corporate and This program is available days, evenings and
Community Training Coordinator as soon as possible. online. Upon completion of study, students who
pass the official GED® test will be awarded a
Students may also register on campus in the State of Florida High School Diploma.
Admissions Office and pay for the course in the
Business Office Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Prior to enrollment in the program, a skill level
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and assessment of reading, math, and language is
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Students are not required to determine placement for classroom
considered registered and their seat in the class is instruction. The results of these tests enable
not secured until they make payment in the form of faculty to determine strengths and weaknesses so
cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, as to prepare an individualized course of study for
Discover, voucher, or billing letter from a business each student. Official GED ® practice tests are
or agency. Payments can also be made online at administered as part of the program. Students
LakeTech.org via the Quick Pay button, by mail to without a high school diploma who are enrolled in
Lake Technical College, 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, day career-technical programs may work
FL 32726, Attn: Corporate & Community Training, concurrently toward a Florida High School
or preferably at . Diploma while on campus. Lake Technical
https://www.laketech.org/corporate-community- College is a designated PearsonVue testing site
training/continuing-education. If you previously and provides GED ® testing in its Assessment
registered for the course and then decide to pay Center.
later, you may follow the same process as before,
i.e., registering at this site, and then pay AAAE is a career and technical education support
online. You will not be enrolled twice. program offered days, evenings and online for
students who may need to improve their skills in
reading, math and/or language. Students are
Adult Education Programs evaluated and individual study plans are written
for each subject. Students work at their own pace
Adult Education facilitates the learning and
application of academic and career-related soft
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using a variety of materials that provide canceling or rescheduling or requesting a transcript
continuous feedback and evaluation. may be found at www.GED.com.
Admission Procedures for Face-to-Face ABE, Foreign and International
GED, and AAAE Classes Diplomas/Degrees
Complete an online school application
Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Lake Technical College accepts foreign and
and/or CASAS GOALS
international diplomas and degrees if they are
Meet with a career advisor about translated into English and evaluated by a
TABE/CASAS GOALS scores credential evaluation service. Credential
Register in the Admissions Office evaluation services provide objective evaluations
Pay tuition in the Business Office or pay online of US equivalents of foreign education. To be
at www.laketech.org via Quick Pay accepted, a credential evaluation report must
Attend orientation (main campus only) include a statement of the diploma/degree
equivalent for US education.
Students who score below 4.0 in reading, math or
language are strongly encouraged to enroll in the There are several foreign credential services
learning literacy program with the Lake County available to students. The agencies listed are
Library system. See a counselor/career advisor supplied as a convenience. Each agency charges
for more information. a fee for their services. Fees for the evaluation
tend to range from $150.00 to $250.00 depending
Admission Procedures for Online ABE, ESOL, on the amount of detail required and the speed of
GED, and AAAE Classes response. The applicant is responsible for paying
Complete an online school application for the credential evaluation and translation fees.
Take the TABE and/or CASAS GOALS
(Students must have at least a 6.0 on the D AACRAO Foreign Credential Evaluation
level in Reading to be eligible for the online Service
class) One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 520
Meet with a career advisor about Washington, DC 20036
TABE/CASAS GOALS scores Phone: 1-202-259-3559
Register in the Admissions Office http://ies.aacrao.org/apply/
Pay tuition in the Business Office
Attend the mandatory orientation session to Global Education Group, Inc.
gain log-in information 2 East Congress Street, Suite 900
Tucson, AZ 85701
Students who score below a 6.0 in reading on the Phone: 1-520-202-7800
TABE/CASAS GOALS will be required to enroll www.globaledu.com
face-to-face or enroll with the Lake County Library
system Learning Literacy program to receive Josef Silny and Associates
tutoring. See a career advisor for more Miami, FL
information. Phone: 1-305-273-1616
www.jsilny.com
ESOL
Complete an online school application World Education Services
Take the eCASAS (a test of English language New York, NY
reading and listening skills) Phone: 1-212-966-6311 or 1-800-WES-3895
Meet with a career advisor about scores www.wes.org
Register in the Admissions Office
Pay tuition in the Business Office It is the student’s responsibility to have foreign
and international diplomas and/or degrees
translated into English, evaluated and delivered to
GED® Testing Service LTC prior to enrollment.
Candidates interested in taking the GED® test
Students holding foreign and international
must process through the GED® Testing Service
diplomas and/or degrees have the right to have
(GEDTS) Portal, www.GED.com. For information
their language abilities assessed to determine if
on creating an account, exceptions, accommodations,
their skills are sufficient to enable them to benefit
from LTC’s program offerings.
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the student at the previous institutions. Credit
Transfer of Credit shall be awarded if the courses are judged by the
appropriate statewide course numbering system
Transfer between Lake Technical College faculty committees representing school districts,
programs: public postsecondary educational institutions and
Students desiring to transfer between programs at participating nonpublic postsecondary educational
LTC must meet with a career advisor. The student institutions to be academically equivalent to
will visit the desired program prior to transferring. courses offered at the receiving institution,
Both the sending and receiving faculty and the including equivalency of faculty credentials,
Financial Aid Office, if applicable, must be regardless of the public or nonpublic control of the
involved in the transfer. Transfers should be made previous institution. The Department of Education
as early as possible in the student's enrollment. shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a
Some programs have transferable competencies receiving institution are generated in courses for
to other programs. Students may not transfer from which the faculty possess credentials that are
one program to another more than once in one comparable to those required by the accrediting
academic year. Students who have paid for a LTC association of the receiving institution. The award
FDLE background check for initial entry into a of credit may be limited to courses that are
program will not have to repeat the background entered in the statewide course numbering
check for entry into another program as long as system. Credits awarded pursuant to this
the check was at the same level and successfully subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements
completed within six months of application to the on the same basis as credits awarded to native
new program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to students.
request that the background check results be
forwarded to the applied-to program and to notify Course credit for licensure:
a career advisor so that the fee may be waived. If Students possessing active professional licenses
questions arise concerning any student’s status, or state certifications may be granted course
administration reserves the right to require credit. Proof of any active license must be
submitted to a career advisor prior to enrollment.
another test. See a career advisor for more
Lake Technical College does not grant course
information. credit for experiential learning.
Transfer among Postsecondary Institutions:
Students transferring to LTC from another Graduation
institution must file their application and
supporting academic documents in the Lake Technical College holds commencement
Admissions Office. Students must be in good ceremonies each year honoring all CTE and Adult
standing at the transferring institution. Transcripts Education graduates. Students walk in cap and
are reviewed for transfer credit and placement gown attire purchased through the Business
prior to enrollment. Office. Students in programs with formal uniforms
such as practical nursing and culinary arts are
All transfers are considered on an individual basis permitted to wear their uniform with administrative
provided space is available and admission approval. Students may participate in end-of-
requirements are met. Student placement will be program ceremonies (i.e. Capping and Pinning)
the result of mutual planning by the student, faculty with minimal completion of requirements pending
member, career advisor and administration. Some provided they obtain prior approval.
licensure programs may have additional transfer
requirements to ensure that licensure and CTE students are eligible for graduation once the
certification standards are met. These requirements following criteria are met:
are set forth in program information and application 1. Completion of all Occupational Completion
packets and on the school website. Points and/or courses.
2. Completion of all competencies as stated in
Florida Statute 1007.24(7) states that: the Master Plan of Instruction.
Any student who transfers among postsecondary 3. Completion of state mandated exit
institutions that are fully accredited by a regional requirements for basic skills, if applicable.
or national accrediting agency recognized by the 4. Completion of the required clock hours, if
United States Department of Education and that applicable.
participate in the statewide course numbering 5. Completion of the application for graduation
system shall be awarded credit by the receiving and exit interview.
institution for courses satisfactorily completed by 6. Clearance of all monies owed.
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Disability Accommodations
A written appeal to the College Executive Director
must be submitted for any exception to the In order to receive disability accommodations,
graduation criteria. The Executive Director or students must self-disclose the disability and
his/her designee must approve the appeal request provide documentation to the Special Populations
in order for the student to participate in graduation Coordinator that clearly shows evidence of a
ceremonies. disability. The Coordinator will schedule a meeting
with the student and faculty member to discuss
Honors Recognitions the documented disability and applicable
accommodations.
Students who perform exceptionally well in their
program are recognized in various ways. Students Financial Aid
with perfect attendance and progress in their
programs are recognized monthly. The National The Financial Aid Office is designed to coordinate
Technical Honor Society is available to CTE and consolidate financial resources and agency
students having completed 50% or more of the services to meet as many needs as possible. This
program, maintaining a 93 or better grade office facilitates the student’s ability to complete a
average with at least 90% attendance (or higher if training program and enter the workforce as a
noted in Master Plan of Instruction), and having a taxpaying, contributing member of society.
faculty member recommendation. The National
Adult Education Honor Society is available to Scholarships and grants are available to eligible
students meeting the NTHS criteria of attendance, students from federal, state and local sources
cooperation and self-reliance. through the Financial Aid Office. It is important
that a student submit his/her Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible
Student since the verification process may be lengthy.
Referrals to local agencies for additional support
Support may be made, and referral information is provided
Services through the Financial Aid Office.
Gainful Employment:
Gainful Employment disclosures are available on
Student Services staff focuses on the needs of the the LTC website and upon request for each
individual student and helps to bring together the financial aid eligible program.
resources of LTC. The process begins with
academic assessment and program advisement Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for
with a career advisor to develop a career action Financial Aid Recipients
plan. It continues with support throughout a Federal regulations require the school to establish
student’s enrollment at LTC. Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) as a general eligibility requirement for Pell
Career Advisors Grant. A student must maintain satisfactory
academic progress in a CTE program to remain
Career advisors are available to assist students Pell eligible. To meet the SAP standards adopted
with career and academic advice and financial by LTC, a student must:
hardship concerns. Walk-ins or appointments may Maintain a minimum average grade of C* for
be made on Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., each payment period. (Qualitative standard)
Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Progress at a rate to complete the program
and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. within the maximum time frame which is 150%
of scheduled program hours.
Student Success Counselor The qualitative and maximum timeframe
standards are cumulative and include all periods
A Student Success Counselor is available to of a student’s enrollment. Please note that even
assist students with study skills, stress reduction, periods in which the student did not receive any
test-taking anxiety, and other challenges. Walk-ins federal aid are also included in the evaluation of
are welcome or appointments may be made. academic progress.
* Individual programs may have higher minimum
standards as listed in the program Master Plan of
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Instruction. These higher standards must be met Career and Technical Education Student
for Title IV eligibility. Financial Aid Program
Guidelines are established for implementing the
Evaluating Satisfactory Academic Progress for legislatively mandated, fee-generated, career and
Financial Aid Recipients technical education student financial aid program.
Satisfactory Academic Progress is reviewed at the The financial aid fees collected shall be used to
end of each payment period. If a student’s pay full or partial program/course tuition and/or lab
progress is determined to be unsatisfactory, the fees and textbooks or other items of normal cost
student will be ineligible for future Title IV aid. The of instruction for persons with demonstrated
student may submit a written request for an financial need enrolling at LTC. These fees shall
appeal if extenuating circumstances resulted in also be used to provide students with a
the unsatisfactory academic progress. supplemental source of financial assistance at
LTC. Program requirements are:
Reinstatement of Title IV aid for Financial Aid All nonexempt career and technical education
Recipients students shall be assessed a financial aid fee
A student’s Title IV funding that was discontinued equal to 10 percent of each student’s required
due to unsatisfactory academic progress may be course fee amount.
reinstated upon the student’s receiving a Financial aid fees are based on the required
satisfactory academic progress report at the end local effort fees prescribed in legislative
of the next payment period. appropriations provision.
The financial aid fee is included in the hourly
Absences Exceeding 15% of Total Program tuition fee.
Hours for Financial Aid Recipients If a person is Pell Grant eligible, Pell Grant
If a student is absent more than 15% of the total monies will be utilized to offset school
program hours, the student’s Pell Grant will be expenses.
cancelled. The student may submit a written Assistance may be provided to those who do
request for an appeal if extenuating not qualify for the Pell Grant and to students
circumstances resulted in absences exceeding whose total financial needs are not met.
15% of total program hours. If a student withdraws The Financial Aid Manager will recommend the
from a program and re-enters in the same distribution of financial aid to Administration for
program after 180 calendar days, the student’s approval.
prior absent hours will not be counted as part of
his/her cumulative program absences. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Please call 1-800-322-9186.
Appeals Process for Financial Aid Recipients
If a student has been declared ineligible for Title Federally Funded Title IV Grants
IV aid because of unsatisfactory academic For details on eligibility and applications, ask for
progress or absences exceeding 15% of total the financial aid brochure or call 352-589-2250,
program hours, the student has the right to make extension 1832. Additional information may be
a written request to the Financial Aid Appeals found at fsa.studentaid.gov.
Committee for consideration of extenuating
circumstances that caused the loss of his/her Local Private Scholarships
financial aid. The student’s appeal and all For details on eligibility and applications, call 352-
documentation must be submitted to the Financial 589-2250, extension 1832.
Aid Office within 5 school days after notification of
Title IV ineligibility. Only one Financial Aid appeal Military Tuition Assistance for Service Members
may be submitted per school year unless Service members who qualify may use tuition
extenuating circumstances exist. assistance for approved courses. To apply,
contact the military educational office for your
Reaching the Maximum Time Frame branch of service. The following policies will apply
If it is measured and found that a student cannot to service members using military tuition
complete the academic program in which he/she assistance.
is enrolled within the maximum time frame (150%
of scheduled program hours), financial aid Lake Technical College will return any unearned
eligibility will be cancelled. TA funds on a proportional basis through at least
the 60% portion of the period for which the funds
were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally
during an enrollment period, with unearned funds
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