Recent Developments in Career and Technical Education New York State Education Department November 2016

Topics Graduation Pathways- CTE and CDOS CTE Teacher Certification CTE and ESSA

Graduation Pathways CTE Pathway CDOS Pathway 4+1 Assessment Option Opportunities for more students to earn a high school diploma through various assessment options Students choose appropriate pathway to graduation according to their interests and abilities Pathways are intended to provide a more focused approach to course taking

Components of the CTE Pathway Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 credits Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies + Approved Technical Assessment and Successfully complete an approved CTE program of study that includes: 3 or more credits of CTE instruction that is rigorous and focused in a specific career pathway Work based learning options A completed employability profile Successful completion of a 3-part industry based national technical assessment* *From Approved Alternate Technical Assessment list   Students exit school with a Regents diploma and a Technical Endorsement

CDOS Pathway Regents approved the CDOS Pathway in June 2016 for ALL students

Components of the CDOS Pathway (Diploma path) Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 credits Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies + complete the requirements for the CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2 Students exit school with a Regents diploma and the CDOS Credential

CDOS Credential (stand alone) No minimum credit requirement No Regents exam requirement but students must have access to Regents level coursework Complete all the requirements for Option 1 or Option 2 Students exit school with the CDOS Credential only

CDOS Credential Components Option 1 Complete a Career Plan Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS learning standards 1, 2, & 3a Successfully complete at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work based learning experiences, of which at least 54 hours must be in WBL Complete an employability profile Completed 12 years of school excluding kindergarten

CDOS Credential Components Option 2 Meets the requirements for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials including, but not limited to: National Work Readiness Credential SkillsUSA Work Force Ready Employability Assessment National Career Readiness Certificate WorkKeys (ACT) and Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Workforce Skills Certification System

CDOS option 2 (Sept. 2016) In order to ensure that the assessments taken under Option 2 measure universal foundation skills necessary for entry level employment, are of sufficient rigor, meet requirements for validity and reliability, and are available to all NYS students, the proposed regulations require that, on or after April 3, 2017, students who seek to use Option 2 to meet the requirements for the CDOS Commencement Credential must pass a work-readiness assessment approved by the Commissioner.

CDOS option 2 The proposed amendment sets forth the criteria and conditions for assessments to be placed on the Commissioner’s approval list and the Department will be working on a request for qualifications process to identify work-readiness assessments that meet these criteria To be made permanent rule December 28, 2016

CTE Teacher Certification CTE Certification Process New Options Discussions on Restructuring CTE Certification Promising Teacher Induction Model

Why Changes Now? Shortage of CTE teachers Individuals with nontraditional backgrounds looking to get certified in CTE Certification seen as a barrier to entry in the teaching profession

Background CTE Program Areas-Agriculture, Business, FACS, Health Sciences, Technology Ed, Trade and Technical Certification Areas Classified by Requirements Classroom Teachers (based on education)- General Ag., Business, FACS, Technology Education CTE Teachers (based on education and /or work experience)- Specialized Ag., Health Sciences, Trade and Technical

Pathways to CTE Certification Traditional Teacher Preparation Individual Evaluation (Transitional A Options) Reciprocity (Additional Classroom Teaching Cert.) Supplementary

Traditional Teacher Preparation Registered NYS college teacher preparation program that culminates in a recommendation for certification from the college Completed all of the program’s requirements (i.e. course work, student teaching, and workshops) Teacher Exams Fingerprints

Individual Evaluation (if meeting all requirements for initial certification) Official Transcripts Student Teaching Required Workshops Teacher Exams Fingerprints

Individual Evaluation Transitional A Option A- Associate Degree & 2 years work experience Option B- High School Diploma & 4 years work experience Option C- Associate Degree & 2 years college teaching experience Option D- NYS Full Private Career School Teacher License and 2 years teaching experience. (Added May 2016)

Reciprocity Transcript Evaluation Bachelor’s degree with a min GPA of 2.5 Required Workshops Teacher Exams Fingerprints

Endorsement Of A Classroom Teacher Certificate Considered a subset of Reciprocity Valid teacher cert in a comparable area Three years teaching experience within the past five years Bachelor’s degree with a min GPA of 2.5 Required Workshops Teacher Exams Fingerprints

Additional Certification NYS Teacher Certificate 30 credit hours of content in the additional certificate area Transcript Evaluation Required Workshops Teacher Exams Fingerprints

Supplementary Certificate Similar to Additional Certificate except: 12 credit hours of content in the additional certificate area School sponsor who is willing to hire them Only valid when teaching in the sponsoring school Only valid for three years

Trans A options available prior to May 2016 Option A An associate degree or its equivalent in the career and technical field in which a certificate is sought and 2 years of work experience career and technical field in which a certificate is sought Option B A High School Diploma and 4 years of work experience in the career & technical field in which a certificate is sought Option C

Option C Associate degree or its equivalent in the career & technical field in which a certificate is sought and 2 years of satisfactory teaching experience, excluding experience as a teaching assistant, at the post-secondary level in the certificate area to be taught or in a closely related subject area acceptable to the department

Option D Hold a valid NYS Full Private Career School Teacher License in the career and technical field in which a certificate is sought and has worked under that license for 2 years

Transitional A (New Sept. 2016) Option G- Industry Credential & 2 years work experience Option H- Enrolled in an approved CTE program, & 1 year work experience or a passing score on an industry accepted CTE exam Option I- Currently certified 7-12 teacher with 2 years work experience or industry-recognized credentials in related area Note: All of these teachers must also complete the workshops, fingerprint clearance and have an employment and support commitment in NY.

Option G Hold an industry acceptable credential in a career and technical education subject and have at least two years of acceptable work experience in the certificate area to be taught or in a closely related subject area acceptable to the department

Option H Enrolled in a NYS approved career and technical education teacher preparation program or its equivalent in the certificate area to be taught and have either: minimum one year of satisfactory work experience in the career and technical area to be taught or in a closely related area or receive a passing score on an industry accepted career and technical examination that demonstrates mastery in the career and technical education subject for which a certificate is sought or a closely related area as approved by the department through a request for qualifications process

Option I Currently certified 7-12 grade teachers in any subject area, and have at least two years of acceptable work experience in the certificate area to be taught or in a closely related subject area acceptable to the department, or who hold industry-recognized credentials, where available.

Teaching to Lead Preparing CTE Teacher for Today’s Students

Teaching to Lead A research-based professional development model designed to increase early career CTE teachers’ competence, self-efficacy and career commitment.

Conceptual Framework High-Quality Professional Development School Support Increased Teacher Success

Conceptual Framework for Teaching to Lead High-Quality Professional Development Delivered Over Time High-Quality School-Based Support Increased Teacher Success Content responsive to the needs of CTE teachers Sequence and duration of the professional development sessions Quality of instruction Regular, structured interaction with trained on-site mentor and administrator On-site observations and feedback from professional development instructor Regular interaction with a community of practice Instructional competence Confidence to impact student learning Career commitment to teaching

Components of Teaching to Lead Professional Development Support On-site coaching visits from the professional development instructor Mentoring from a trained, experienced teacher Support from the building administrator Electronic communities of practice 10 6 10 Day Summer Institute prior to year one teaching 3, 2 -day PD sessions during year one teaching 10 Day Summer Institute following year one teaching Follow-ups on Friday and Saturday.

Professional Development Lesson Content Authentic Tasks Teach-back/Homework Continuously Modeling for Teachers Productive Struggle http://www.sreb.org/teaching-lead

CTE and ESSA Many references to CTE and Career Planning CTE professional organizations involved in SED Think Tank CTE representation on Committee of Practitioners

How Does ESSA Support Rigorous Academics and CTE Content in the Classroom? • Allows for Direct Student Services to Expand Access to CTE Coursework • Supports Development of Coordinated Instructional Strategies, Including Experiential Learning Opportunities • Recognizes CTE as Component of Well- rounded Education • Expands Access to CTE and Academic Programs through Technology • Promotes CTE in Literacy Education and Expanded Learning Opportunities

How Does ESSA Support Career Guidance and Counseling? • Encourages School Districts to Offer College and Career Guidance Programs • Promotes Career Awareness and Exploration Activities • Supports Training for Counselors on Using Labor Market Information to Advise Students on Postsecondary and Career Goals • Promotes Efforts to Increase Financial Literacy for Students • Increases Awareness of Federal Financial Aid Opportunities

How Does ESSA Support Measures of Career Readiness in Accountability Systems? • Aligns State Academic Standards with Relevant CTE Standards • Allows for Indicators of Career Readiness in State Accountability Systems • Provides Opportunity to Develop or Expand Existing State Efforts to Measure Student Career Readiness • Allows for CTE Accountability Indicators on State/ District Report Cards

• Provides for Common Planning Time to Develop integrated Content How Does ESSA Support CTE Teacher Recruitment, Training and Professional Development? • Supports Specialized Professional Development for Academic and CTE Teachers • Provides for Common Planning Time to Develop integrated Content • Encourages States to Develop Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification • Supports Individuals with Experience in Other Fields Who Enter the Teaching Profession • Promotes Secondary/Postsecondary Collaboration to Integrate Academics and CTE Content in Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Programs

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