Florida CTE Assessment Platform
Wayground aligns to Florida's CTE Curriculum Frameworks and CAPE Industry Certification Funding List — every certification a student earns generates additional FTE funding for your district.
"Wayground CTE maps its practice sets and assessments to the Florida Department of Education's CTE Curriculum Frameworks, which are organized by career clusters and define the competencies required for each CTE course. The platform provides certification prep for industry certifications on the CAPE Industry Certification Funding List, including CompTIA Tech+, CompTIA A+, OSHA 10-Hour, NCCER Core, and ServSafe, which generate additional FTE funding weight for Florida school districts under the CAPE Act. Wayground's readiness reporting helps CTE directors identify students on track for certification completion before testing windows."
Wayground CTE Research Brief, 2026
Understanding Florida's CTE Framework
Three pillars define how Florida funds and measures CTE outcomes.
Certification-Linked FTE Funding
Florida's Career and Professional Education Act ties certification attainment directly to school funding — districts report 0.3 FTE per CTE pathway completer. Beginning 2026-27, districts report student-level CTE concentrators and certifications. Every additional certification earned generates measurable revenue.
Competency-Based Course Standards
FLDOE publishes CTE Curriculum Frameworks for each program organized by career cluster — updated annually. Frameworks define performance standards and benchmarks, required instructional hours, and aligned industry certifications. The 2025-26 Program and Course Inventory was updated December 2025.
State-Approved Credential Roster
The CAPE Industry Certification Funding List is the state-maintained roster of certifications eligible for FTE funding. Requirements include: time-limited certificates issued by recognized third-party agencies, proctored delivery, and test-taker identity oversight. Beginning 2026-27, the commissioner may further limit certifications based on program alignment.
Supported CAPE Certifications
All 7 certifications Wayground supports are eligible for CAPE FTE funding weight.
| Certification | Florida Career Cluster | CAPE Funding Eligible | FCAPE-06 Aligned |
|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA Tech+ (formerly ITF+) IT | Information Technology | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| CompTIA A+ IT | Information Technology | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| OSHA 10-Hour Trades | Architecture and Construction; Manufacturing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NCCER Core Trades | Architecture and Construction | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ServSafe Food Handler/Manager Culinary | Hospitality and Tourism | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| W!SE Financial Literacy Business | Finance; Business Management | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Certiport E&SB Business | Business Management; Marketing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Wayground's content is aligned to CTE Curriculum Framework competencies, supporting the FCAPE-06 form requirement to link at least 15 CTE program standards to 15 certification competencies for secondary funding eligibility.
Why Certifications Matter More in Florida
Florida is unique in how directly it ties CTE funding to certification outcomes.
CAPE Act Financial Impact
Each industry certification a student earns on the CAPE list generates measurable FTE revenue for the district. This creates a clear financial case for investing in certification prep tools that increase pass rates — Wayground pays for itself when it helps even a modest number of additional students earn their CAPE certifications.
- 0.3 FTE per CTE pathway completer (2025-26 FEFP)
- 2026-27: student-level concentrator and certification reporting
- Certifications must be from recognized third-party agencies
- Commissioner may limit certifications starting 2026-27
Perkins V in Florida
Florida administers Perkins V through the Division of Career and Adult Education at FLDOE. Local Section 135 funds can be used to purchase assessment tools supporting technical skill attainment — including Wayground.
- Technical skill attainment through industry credentials
- CTE concentrator and completer progression
- Postsecondary placement in employment or continuing education
- Wayground readiness reporting supports all three measures
CAPE-Aligned Readiness Reporting
Wayground's reports are designed to help Florida CTE directors maximize certification attainment and the associated FTE funding — including CAPE-aligned data exports for FLDOE certification and FTE reporting, student-level readiness tracking, and competency gap analysis by framework benchmark.
Why Florida Districts Choose Wayground
Direct ROI Through Higher Certification Rates
In Florida, every additional certification earned translates to measurable FTE funding. Wayground's gamified certification prep drives higher practice completion rates, which correlates with higher certification pass rates. The platform pays for itself when it helps additional students earn their CAPE certifications.
Teachers Already Know Wayground
Florida's CTE teachers do not need to learn another platform. Wayground is already in use across the vast majority of Florida schools. Adding CTE certification prep is an expansion of an existing tool — same login, same interface, zero new training required.
25+ Accommodations for Florida's Diverse Learners
Florida CTE programs serve English learners, students with disabilities, and students requiring 504 accommodations. Wayground's 25+ accommodations — read-aloud, dyslexia-friendly fonts, extended time, translated directions — ensure equitable access to certification prep.
Gamification Increases Practice Volume
Static practice tests do not drive the volume needed for certification success. Wayground's leaderboards, streaks, and competitive game modes turn certification prep into an engaging experience — especially critical in Florida where certification attainment directly drives funding.
Fund Wayground with Perkins V
Wayground is an allowable use of Perkins V local funds under Section 135 for assessment tools that support technical skill attainment in CTE programs. Florida CTE directors can use Perkins V to purchase Wayground alongside CAPE-mandated certification fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Wayground maps its certification prep content to the performance standards and benchmarks in the FLDOE CTE Curriculum Frameworks. Practice questions are tagged to specific framework competencies, and readiness reports are organized by career cluster and program.
Wayground provides certification prep for CompTIA Tech+ (formerly ITF+), CompTIA A+, OSHA 10-Hour, NCCER Core, ServSafe, W!SE Financial Literacy, and Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business — all eligible for CAPE FTE funding.
By providing engaging, standards-aligned certification prep that increases practice completion and certification pass rates, Wayground helps more students earn the certifications that generate additional FTE funding under the CAPE Act. Readiness reports let CTE directors intervene early with students who are not on track.
Yes. Wayground is an allowable use of Perkins V local funds under Section 135 for assessment tools that support technical skill attainment in CTE programs.
Wayground's content is aligned to CTE Curriculum Framework competencies, which supports the FCAPE-06 form requirement to link at least 15 CTE program standards to 15 certification competencies for secondary funding eligibility.
Wayground monitors CAPE Funding List updates and adjusts its certification prep offerings as certifications are added or removed. The platform's content team updates mappings within 60 days of FLDOE changes.
Turn CAPE Certifications Into FTE Funding
Every certification Wayground helps a student earn is revenue your district generates. See how Florida CTE directors use Wayground to maximize their CAPE funding.
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