Introducing: The NEW Middle-Level CTE Modules Mark Hardy, Technology Denise Hartmann, FACS Phil Helmer, Trade and Technical Sandy Hoodak, Business Erin McCaffrey-Smith, Agriculture Linda Romano, Health Sciences Dawn Mastroianni, CTETAC Joint CTE Conference June 2018

CTE Professional Organizations A Partnership NYSED Regulation Marybeth Casey Deborah Reiter CTE Team CTE TAC Coordination Tim Ott Dawn Mastroianni CTE TAC Team CTE Professional Organizations Expertise Mark Hardy Denise Hartmann Phil Helmer Sandy Hoodak Erin McCaffery-Smith Linda Romano

Guiding Questions for Today Middle-level CTE What is the regulation? Who can provide instruction? How can schools schedule instruction? What will we teach? What comes next? How can you help?

What is the regulation? CR 100.4 (c) 1 ¾ unit Career & Technical Education for all students prior to the end of grade 8 CTE Content Areas Agriculture Business & Marketing Family & Consumer Sciences Health Sciences Technology Trade & Technical

Who can provide instruction? Teachers certified under any title in the six CTE content areas: Technology Classroom titles Agriculture, Business, FACS CTE titles Trade & Technical, Health Science The differences between Classroom and CTE titles: Preparation Classroom; Academic CTE; Academic and Work World Grade Levels Classroom; PK-12 CTE ; 7-12 Content Classroom; General CTE; Focused http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do

How can schools schedule instruction? Previous Regulation 1 unit Technology Education; ¾ unit FACS Update instruction to include new Themes and Content Modules Current CTE Regulation 1 ¾ unit intermediate level CTE Utilize new Middle-level CTE curricular guidance Intermediate CTE and Acceleration in Foundational HS CTE ¾ unit Middle-level CTE including instruction in the Themes 1 unit Careers and Financial Management HS CTE in grade 8 Intermediate CTE and Acceleration in Focused HS CTE ¾ unit Middle-level CTE including instruction in the Themes I unit content-rich, field-specific HS CTE in grade 8 (ex. DDP)

What will we teach? The Design CTE Content Middle-level CTE Theme Modules Content Modules Representing Each CTE Content Area Career… Communi- cation Financial… Health… Sustain- ability Problem Solving… Agriculture Business Family and Consumer Sciences Health Sciences Technology Education Trade and Technical Meaningful Middle-level CTE Learning Experiences

What will we teach? The Design Theme Modules Content Modules Learning Experiences Foundational Standards Cross-content For all CTE teachers Content Standards Connect middle-level to high school For teachers certified in one CTE area PBL strategies For teachers in one school Unify Contextualize Personalize

What will we teach? The Themes Career and Community Opportunities Financial and Consumer Literacy Health, Safety, and Wellness Sustainability Communication and Interpersonal Relationships Problem Solving and Innovation

What will we teach? Career and Community Opportunities What knowledge and skills are necessary to demonstrate introductory understanding of the influences that societal, economic, and technological changes have on employment and the impact that employability skills, interests, and aptitudes have on individuals’ career choices and postsecondary options?

What will we teach? Communication and Interpersonal Relationships What communication and interpersonal skills can enhance an individual's ability to develop caring, respectful, effective relationships within the home, school, community, and workplace?

What will we teach? Financial and Consumer Literacy What knowledge and skills are necessary to demonstrate an introductory understanding of how money can be managed and how individuals can create and achieve financial goals while managing financial challenges?

What will we teach? Health, Safety, and Wellness What knowledge and skills are needed for individuals to consistently promote and practice safe and healthy behaviors that encourage wellness in home, school, workplace, and community setting?

What will we teach? Sustainability What knowledge and skills are necessary to evaluate the long-term effects of personal practices on the environment and to demonstrate introductory understanding of how to use and conserve resources to meet human needs while minimizing harm to the environment?

What will we teach? Problem Solving and Innovation What knowledge and skills are necessary to demonstrate introductory understanding of the application of problem-solving processes and the acquisition, evaluation, and application of the products of research for informed decision making?

What will we teach? Content Modules Theme Modules 6 Agriculture 5 Business 4 FACS 6 Health Science 4 Technology 5 Trade & Technical 3

What will we teach? Content Modules Agriculture Introduction to Agriculture and Leadership Stewardship of the Land Animals in the Agriculture Industry Plants in the Agriculture Industry Agriculture Mechanics

What will we teach? Content Modules Business and Marketing Education Business Communications Career Portfolio Computer Literacy for the Workplace Entrepreneurship

What will we teach? Content Modules Family and Consumer Sciences Individual Growth and Life Readiness Human Development and Relationships Nutrition and Wellness Food Systems and Production Apparel and Textile Production and Design Environmental Design and Management

What will we teach? Content Modules Health Science Health Science Career Pathways Communication and Client Interaction Safety in Health Science Careers Client Care

What will we teach? Content Modules Technology Education The Nature of Technology Technology and Society Design Abilities for a Technological World The Designed World

What will we teach? Content Modules Trade and Technical Exploring Trade and Technical Careers Measurement in the Trade and Technical Fields Safety in the Trade and Technical Fields

What comes next? Exemplar Learning Experiences “From Projects to Project-Based Learning” Academy OR One-Day Intensive with Sherry St. Clair Professional Organization Initiatives Assessment Theme Module rubrics personalized with Content Module technical skills “Life/ Career Abilities” http://nyctecenter.org/instruction/life-career-abilities

How can you help? Use the new modules to inform your instruction Participate in a PBL workshop or academy Volunteer to write a PBL learning experience exemplar Work with your professional organization on middle-level initiatives and outreach Share information with your colleagues, including school counselors and school leaders

Conclusion Essential Question How can schools design project-based learning experiences that will help their middle-school students gain foundational CTE knowledge and skills through the lens of the CTE content area(s) they have represented in their system? Modules Available http://nyctecenter.org/instruction/cte-instruction

Questions? Dawn B. Mastroianni 518 441 4295 Sr. Consultant CTE TAC dbmastroianni@gmail.com 518 441 4295