An Introduction to The CTE Program Approval Process Shirley Ware Cicero-North Syracuse High School Career and Technical Education Family and Consumer Sciences Department July, 2011

What is CTE? “Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a kindergarten through adult area of study that includes rigorous academic content closely aligned with career and technical subjects… The CDOS Learning Standards serve as the framework for CTE.” -CTE Administrators Handbook CDOS = Career Development and Occupational Studies; the CTE standards area in NYS Districts are referred to as LEAs—local education agencies

High School CTE CTE programs in grades 9 – 12 include Agricultural education Business and Marketing education Family & Consumer Sciences education Health Occupations education Technology education Trade, Technical & Industrial education Business and Marketing education, Family & Consumer Sciences education, and Technology education represented most often in LEAs Health occupations and Trade/Technical most often in BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services—sites for “regional CTE centers”) Agricultural education-LEAs and BOCES

Regents Policy on CTE Provide access to CTE through flexibility in meeting academic requirements Elevate the level of academic and technical content within CTE programs -February 2001 2001 increased graduation requirements for NYS high school students How would CTE students be able to access CTE programs and still have enough time in their schedules to complete the additional year of science and math required for graduation? Could academic credit be offered in CTE programs? Yes, if the CTE program could demonstrate academic content at the commencement level. The CTE Program Approval Process is the way the State Education Department ensures that local CTE programs meet the policy requirements approved by the Board of Regents (Feb 2001)

Policy Process Self Study External Review Board of Education Approval NYS Education Department Review Self-study is an opportunity to evaluate CTE program: Multiple meetings Input from variety of stakeholders—cte teachers, general ed teachers, admin, postsecondary, business/industry, students,etc. Gap analysis, adjust curriculum Prepare application materials External Review is an opportunity for fresh eyes to look at CTE program plan One meeting for each program Variety of stakeholders—invited “outsiders”---cte teachers from outside, general ed (boces—2 component schools…), admin, business/industry Review, address, approve (sign off) on CTE program plan Forward plan to Supt. Of Schools for Board of Ed approval Board of Education Approval Submit Statement of Assurances form Signed by Supt. of Schools and BOE pres Promising that criteria required by the Commissioner’s Regs are met (CTE Plan is followed) NYSED Review Subject specialist for discipline represented on application reviews the plan Are all components submitted? Does credit request make sense? Has external review committee met/ signed off? Call or send deficiency letter for revisions, as needed Letter to Supt. of Schools once approved

CTE Program Approval Application Course Selection Program CFM Credit CTE Integrated Specialized Work-based Learning Employability Profile Technical Assessment Written Performance Project Articulation Agreement Different forms for approvals and reapprovals Course Selection—articulated strand of courses, use appropriate curriculum, meet commencement level standards Credit—not about delivery; about content Integrated—commencement level academic material is integral to study of cte content, ex. Commencement level science in nursing program, aviation, etc Specialized—commencement level academic material augments study of cte content in a meaningful way ex. Commencement level mathematics, in the form of a business plan project, is added to the early childhood program Some specialized courses are in place for use statewide, ex. Food science, CTE teachers deliver the academic content in integrated or specialized courses Must demonstrate NCLB “highly qualified” status to be teacher of record on BEDS CTE approved programs are not required to include requests for Integrated or Specialized credit

CTE Program Approval & NCLB Certified CTE Teachers NCLB Highly Qualified Status Dual-certification HOUSSE Method Collaborative Teaching Model Not a CTE program if courses are not taught by CTE teachers. As of 6/06 teachers of programs for which academic credit is offered must meet Federal government’s NCLB guidelines for “highly qualified” status. Housse forms at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/nclb05-2003apdd.htm LEAs may lend themselves to the collaborative model—general ed certified teacher is on staff and on site to coplan, codeliver, and coassess with the cte teacher. Remember, if academic subject is planned, delivered, and assessed by the general ed certified teacher, it does not have to be included in the cte approval process.

Benefits of CTE Program Approval The CTE policy has improved the quality of CTE curricula, assessment, and college articulation Commencement level academic and technical rigor is apparent Enrollments in CTE programs have increased - Magi Report , Year 2 Direct benefits to students Better program Proof of competency through technical assessment College credit, advanced standing, tuition reduction First rate/ first choice educational option Useful for marketing CTE programs to students, parents, admin, post-secondary

Positioning your Middles School Career and Technical Education Family and Consumer Sciences Program for New York State Education Reform Shirley Ware Cicero-North Syracuse High School Career and Technical Education Family and Consumer Sciences Department July, 2011

Career and Technical Education Middle Level Family and Consumer Sciences Home and Career Skills Technology Introduction to Technology First Career and Technical Education Experience Change to the middle level mandates is under discussion Be proactive Be prepare for change by putting a new spin on Home and Career Skills

Introduction to Career and Technical Education Middle level Taught by any CTE teacher Process Skills with content Include experience in all CTE disciplines Agricultural education Business and Marketing education Family & Consumer Sciences education Health Occupations education Technology education Trade, Technical & Industrial education Very similar to our Home and Career skills curriculum If you are already doing a CTE intro why would they hire someone else (If you are spending 5 week on food and nutrition, 5 week on Textiles, 5 weeks on careers how are you covering the other 7 content topics?) Might be produced by a vendor. We would encourage SED to used HCS as a basis and hire Middle level CTE experts from the field to develop the Intro to CTE curriculum Process Skills, 21st Century skills, Universal skills, Scan Skills

Simple Transition for FACS Agricultural education Business and Marketing education Family & Consumer Sciences education Health Occupations education Technology education Trade, Technical & Industrial education Discuss classroom strategies that include all CTE areas Agriculture: Food Science Business: Financial management Family and Consumer Sciences: Health Occupations: Community Connections, child, elder project Technology: computer skills, power point, video etc. Trades: Career Unit, post secondary opportunities other than college, apprenticeships, auto, electrical, carpenter, cosmetology, child care If you are already doing this why would they find someone else to do it

Public Relations Students Parents Administration Guidance Don’t keep a Secret Posters, projects, speakers, pictures Are you teaching timely and current up to date info and strategies Are you and your curriculum necessary in your school or is it just nice to have you and your curriculum.

Other Change Discussions Graduation requirements Teacher Certification CTE Math, CTE Science NYS Teacher certification is currently in a state of change Will happen simultaneously

Graduation Requirements Discussion 4 years math, 4 years science Increase number of regents exams Students choose exam options CTE exam = Regents exam CTE exam: national, skills checklist, performance, portfolio Diploma Choices CTE, Liberal Arts, Arts

8th Grade Acceleration Local decision If school has acceleration in other areas: Math, Sciences Language, Art High School Level Curriculum to 8th graders (4 Cores) Already met middle level FACS Standards Not for all students 8th graders in a high school course One section of 8th graders

CTE Approval Process Assistance CTE Approval Process on-line http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy CTE Team Telephone 518 486 1547 CTE Team Email emsccte@mail.nysed.gov