The CTE Program Approval Process: At-a-Glance 6TH Annual Collaborative CTE Conference MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR ALL STUDENTS: “ENSURING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS” November 18, 2016 The CTE Program Approval Process: At-a-Glance ___________________________________________________________________________________ Ellen Palazzo Field Team Associate Long Island & Yonkers ellenp@spnet.us Rosemarie (Rie) Posillico Center Specialist rie@spnet.us

______________________________________________________________ What is CTE TAC? Career and Technical Education (CTE) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ______________________________________________________________ Operates under a contract from NYSED Year 1 of our 2nd 5-year contract Increases SED’s ability to serve, support and expand CTE at no cost to your district! Center and field-based staff provide services throughout NYS 2

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By the end of this session… Are there Commissioner’s Regulations & Education Policy regarding the CTE Program Approval Process? What are the steps to secure approval of my CTE program? What components comprise the CTE Program Approval Process? What are the benefits of having my CTE program approved? What if I want to get my CTE program approved? ** What is the difference between a CTE Approved Program and a CTE Pathway?

CTE Program Approval NYS Board of Regents approved new policy regulations for Career and Technical Education on February 6, 2001. Approval of career and technical education programs is the way NYSED ensures that local CTE programs meet these policy requirements. -100.5(d)(6)(iv) There are approximately 1200 CTE approved programs in NYS

5 Components of CTE Approved Programs Meaningful Learning Strand of CTE Courses + Connections to Academic Content Work-based Learning Opportunities Postsecondary Articulation Agreement 3-Part Technical Assessment

CTE Program Approval Process Self Study (#1-21 on Application) 2. External Review 3. Board of Education Approval NYS Education Department Review

Application & Self Study A. Program Information B. Achievements Data C. Content Courses: CTE CFM Units of Credit: Integrated Specialized Curriculum Crosswalk Work-based Learning & Employability Profile E. Technical Assessment Written Performance Project F. Articulation Agreement(s) Certified Teachers

C3. Begin with Meaningful Learning Strand High School Core Courses i.e. Lifespan Studies (Human Development) High School Cluster Level Courses i.e. Child Development and Psychology Adolescent Psychology Early Childhood Education

Family & Consumer Sciences Courses C3. Interdisciplinary Learning Strand: “The Business of Fashion” __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family & Consumer Sciences Courses Ex. Clothing & Textiles CORE Fashion Merchandising Business Courses Ex. Career & Financial Management Microsoft Office/Computer Applications Marketing or Accounting Entrepreneurship (i.e.Virtual Enterprises)

C3, 4 &7 CTE Content Area: Family & Consumer Sciences Meaningful Learning Strand: Human Services

Does a student who is seeking an Advanced Regents Diploma have enough time to complete a CTE Approved Program?

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D11. Work-based Learning CEIP, CO-OP, GEWEP, WECEP Internships NYSED Registered Programs Require an extension on CTE Teachers’ certification: Coordinator of Work based Learning Programs Internships Youth apprenticeships Job shadowing Community service Service learning On-site projects

D12. Employability Profile - Samples Skills Technical Knowledge & Skills ►

E13 &14. Technical Assessment Written Performance Project(s)

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F15-18. Articulation Agreement With a two or four-year post secondary institution Must directly benefit students

Benefits of CTE Program Approval CTE students are the definition of college and career readiness from a CTE perspective… Students who have earned college credit in their approved CTE programs are college ready; they have met the standards set by an institution of higher education for college credit or advanced standing. Students who pass an industry-recognized, national standards- based technical skills assessment are career ready; they have met the standards set for initial employment in their field.

Other benefits for students… Better program-engagement and persistence…due to relevant, meaningful learning strand Real-life connections with businesses Proof of competency through technical assessment College credit, advanced standing, tuition reduction

…more benefits for students Technical endorsement on high school diploma – seal Verification of competency at a national/world-wide industry standard Improved CTE program quality May be eligible to participate in the 4+1 CTE Graduation Pathways Option

Getting Started… Content Area: FACS Meaningful Learning Strand:______________ FACS-Specific Courses Available ▼ Courses Units Lifespan Nutrition .5 Child Psychology & Development ** 1.0 Culinary Arts Adolescent Psychology Food for Fitness Fashion & Textiles * ** Food Science *** Fashion Design & Illustration ** International Foods Housing Design & Interior Environment * Child Studies Advanced Housing Design (Architectural Drawing I) Internship (CEIP) * Alternate way to fulfill the music/art requirement ** College credit available *** Specialized course

Getting Started…A Sample Content Area: FACS Meaningful Learning Strand: Human Services Human Services-Related Courses Available ▼ Courses Units Lifespan Nutrition .5 Child Psychology & Development ** 1.0 Culinary Arts Adolescent Psychology Food for Fitness Fashion & Textiles * ** Food Science *** Fashion Design & Illustration** International Foods Housing Design & Interior Environment * Child Studies Advanced Housing Design (Architectural Drawing I) Internship (CEIP) * Alternate way to fulfill the music/art requirement ** College credit available *** Specialized course

FACS-Specific Courses Cr Other Courses Child Studies .5 Career and Financial Management I Adolescent Psychology Career and Financial Management II Child Psychology & Development (college credit) 1.0 Lifespan Nutrition Internship in Human Services TOTAL FACS-Specific Units 3.0 Total Other Units Total Units in the Human Services CTE Program 4.0 Technical Assessment: Required Components Vendor Title Number Written NOCTI Early Childhood Education and Care-Basic 4016 Performance Project(s) Part I: Child Case Study (required by college) Part II: Career Portfolio (including NYS Career Plan)

Resources NYSED CTE Website www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy/ NYSED Implementation Guide NYSED Application Schools that have approved programs Common Career Technical Core Standards https://careertech.org/CCTC Professional Organizations & Colleagues Resources & Assistance: CTE TAC www.nyctecenter.org Contact your Field Associate!

CTE TAC Website: Program Approval

Link: Employability Profile

CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY Questions? Thank you! CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY nyctecenter.org Ellen Palazzo ellenp@spnet.us Rosemarie (Rie) Posillico rie@spnet.us