Dr. Constance H. Spohn, Assistant Director Understanding the CDOS Credential and Related Pathways CTE Conference Hofstra University November 16, 2018 Presented by Dr. Constance H. Spohn, Assistant Director

Today’s Goals Develop a clearer understanding of the CDOS credential and its components. Identify, Examine and Compare Components – CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE Pathway Understand the commonalities and differences of CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathways and CTE Pathways

CDOS Standards 1. The Arts 2. Career Development and Occupational Studies 3. English Language Arts 4. Health , Physical Education and Family and Consumer Science 5. Languages Other Than English 6. Mathematics, Science and Technology 7. Social Studies Let’s start with the CDOS standards. One set of 7 sets of NYS standards – been around for about 20 years They were for all students. Were to have been integrated into all curriculum areas, but often left to the responsibility of CTE only

CDOS Learning Standards Standard 1 Career Development: Knowledgeable about the world of work, personal interests and abilities, career awareness and exploration Standard 2 Integrated Learning: Academic knowledge and skills applied in the workplace and other settings Standard 3a Universal Foundation Skills: Foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace (employability skills, 21st century skills) Standard 3b (optional) Career Majors: Career specific technical knowledge and skills

Historical Perspective June 2013—BOR approves CDOS Credential for SWD January 2015—BOR approves multiple pathways (Field Memo—April 2015) – CTE Pathway Regents approved the CDOS Pathway in June 2016 for all students CDOS standards are a foundation of CTE – Pathways,

Comparison: CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE (4+1) Pathway CDOS Credential (June 2013) CTE (4+1) Pathway (June 2015) CDOS Pathway (June 2016) Diploma Credit Requirement No minimum credit requirement Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 credits Regents Exam Requirement No Regents exam requirement Pass the 4 required Regents exams (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies Other Requirements Complete the requirements in Option 1 or Option 2 Option 1 Complete a Career Plan Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS Learning Standards 1, 2, & 3a Successful Completion of at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences (of which at least 54 hrs. must be in work-based learning) Complete an employability profile Option 2 Meets the requirement for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials (i.e. NWRC) Successfully complete an approved CTE program of study: 3 or more credits of CTE coursework that is rigorous and focused on a career Participate in work-based learning experiences Pass the 3-part industry based national technical assessment Complete the same requirements for the CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2 Technical Assessment Requirement Pass a 3-part industry based national technical assessment approved by the Commissioner and Board of Regents Students Leave High School with… Students exit school with the CDOS Credential as a standalone or an addition to a Regents/Local Diploma Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND a Technical Endorsement Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND the CDOS Credential Have participants look at the comparison chart IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF FOLDER. Explain that we will review the CTE (4+1) Pathway requirement, the CDOS Credential, and the CDOS Pathway requirements beginning with the CDOS Credential because it came first. ADVANCE TO SLIDE 5

What is the CDOS Credential? Originally a Special Education Credential Replaced the IEP diploma as of July 1, 2013 An addition to a student’s Regents/Local diploma or; A stand alone exit credential Documents student achievements and work experiences for future employment

Who is responsible for student documentation? First responsibility falls on the Special Education Team(i.e. special educators, transition counselors, IEP team) Secondary responsibility falls on guidance counselors, CTE teachers, employers, WBL Coordinators

CDOS Credential Criteria Then open to all students with a disability, now all students who do not qualify for the NYSAA May be earned by students who fulfill the requirements of the credential Two options for students to earn the credential

CDOS Credential 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

Components: CDOS Credential Option 1 Complete a Career Plan Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS Commencement Learning Standards 1, 2, & 3a Successfully complete at least 216 hours of CTE coursework (taught by a CTE teacher) and/or work based learning experiences, of which at least 54 hours must be in WBL (grades 9-12) Complete an employability profile Completed 12 years of school excluding kindergarten

CTE Coursework - LEA Grades 9-12 career and technical courses at the district level CTE credits/units of study – must be taught by a certified CTE instructor .5 or 1.0 credits/unit of study per course Course offerings are in the following content areas Agricultural Business and Marketing Family and Consumer Sciences Technology Education Or a program at a BOCES

Components: CDOS Credential 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

4+ 1 Pathway Options + 1 CTE -2015 CDOS CDOS -2016 4 Required Regents Examinations STEM Math English Science Social Studies Humanities + 1 Arts @015 LOTE

CDOS- June 2016

Students in approved CTE programs do not automatically receive WBL hours. Independent demonstration of mastery of skills within a CTE classroom to provide a service or produce a product for a customer = to WBL hours

CTE Programs of Study A grade 9-12 approved program in career and technical education 3 or more credits granted per program of study and must be within the same career pathway CTE programs are organized in the following content areas: Agricultural education Business and Marketing education Family and Consumer Sciences education Health Occupations Technology education Trade and Technical education

Components: CDOS Pathway ► Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 Credits ► Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies ► PLUS complete the requirements for the CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2 Students exit school with a Regents/Local diploma and the CDOS Credential Let’s talk about the components of the CDOS Pathway which began in June 2016, Refer the chart in their packets. With the CDOS pathway students must meet the 22 diploma credit requirement because they are working toward a Regents Diploma They must pass 4 core area required Regents exams (55-65 for a Local and <65 for Regents) Plus complete requirements for either Option 1 or Option 2. Leave school with Regents/local diploma and CDOS Cred. ADVANCE TO SLIDE 10

Comparison: CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE (4+1) Pathway CDOS Credential (June 2013) CTE (4+1) Pathway (June 2015) CDOS Pathway (June 2016) Diploma Credit Requirement No minimum credit requirement Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 credits Regents Exam Requirement No Regents exam requirement Pass the 4 required Regents exams (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies Other Requirements Complete the requirements in Option 1 or Option 2 Option 1 Complete a Career Plan Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS Learning Standards 1, 2, & 3a Successful Completion of at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences (of which at least 54 hrs. must be in work-based learning) Complete an employability profile Option 2 Meets the requirement for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials (i.e. NWRC) Successfully complete an approved CTE program of study: 3 or more credits of CTE coursework that is rigorous and focused on a career Participate in work-based learning experiences Pass the 3-part industry based national technical assessment Complete the same requirements for the CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2 Technical Assessment Requirement Pass a 3-part industry based national technical assessment approved by the Commissioner and Board of Regents Students Leave High School with… Students exit school with the CDOS Credential as a standalone or an addition to a Regents/Local Diploma Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND a Technical Endorsement Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND the CDOS Credential Have participants look at the comparison chart IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF FOLDER. Explain that we will review the CTE (4+1) Pathway requirement, the CDOS Credential, and the CDOS Pathway requirements beginning with the CDOS Credential because it came first. ADVANCE TO SLIDE 5

Work Based Learning – A Commonality

What do you consider to be work based learning? How much time do you devote to it in your programs? One of the common points of the CDOS Credential, CTE Pathway an CDOS Pathway

Question: Does a student automatically earn WBL hours when they are enrolled in a CTE course or an approved CTE program? Answer: NO!

Work Based Learning is defined as learning activities that take place in the workplace or in the school in collaboration with the community to provide a service or produce a product that meets industry standards.

Examples: a. Students practicing tool use and developing related skills, facilitated by the CTE instructor is not work-based learning and hours may not be counted towards the CDOS credential. b. Students building a shed using related skills they have already mastered, supervised by a CTE instructor at the request of a paying customer is work-based learning and ours maybe be counted towards the CDOS credential. c. A student participates in job shadowing arranged by their school WBL program with a retail store observing various jobs conducted by employees of the business. The next school year the student interviews and is offered a part-time position working in one of the jobs they previously observed. The school enters into an agreement with the employer where the student is paid for this part-time work which has a direct relationship with the instructional program the student is enrolled in. Has not mastered the skills needed for an occupational task. May not be meeting minimum industry standards CTE instructor acting as the supervisor ensuring that time, tasks and materials are being performed and used productively All of these experiences would be considered work based learning for purposed of accumulating hours toward the CDOS credential.

Job Shadowing Community Based Work Program Community Service/Volunteering School-Based Enterprise Senior Project – Specific Criteria Possibility of WBL hours within an approved CTE program Must be under the supervision of the school district

Work Based Learning Experiences cooperative work experience program, clinical experience, diversified cooperative work experience program, internships, career exploration internship program, pre-apprenticeship programs, and supportive employment programs, etc.

Non-Registered Programs *8982- Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development Registered Programs CO-OP* - Career and Technical Education Cooperative Work Experience Program> paid/unpaid CEIP* - Career Exploration Internship Program >unpaid GEWEP** - General Education Work Experience Program >paid/unpaid WECEP** - Work Experience and Career Exploration Program >paid **8981 – Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Awareness Non-Registered Programs Job Shadowing Community Service On-Site Projects Supervised Clinical (Health Sciences) School Based Enterprise

Coordinator of Work Based Learning Program Extension Career Development 8982 Career Awareness 8981 Certified CTE teacher Complete 6 credits of WBL coursework Must document 600 hours of work experience outside of the classroom Any certified teacher or school counselor Complete 6 credits of WBL coursework Must document 300 hours of work experience outside of the classroom

Employer Expectations Defining Career Readiness Skills Defining Career Specific Skills Knowledge and Skills Related to Individual College and Career Plans Adding Certifications and Work Experiences

And Today We: Reviewed the CDOS Standards 1, 2, 3a & 3b Reviewed and identified the characteristics and commonalities of the CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE Pathway and looked at their fit with our work. Thought about meaningful and allowable work based learning as it applies to the credential and pathways.

Resources: NYS CDOS Commencement Credential Questions and Answers, Sept. 2018 http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/cdos-pathwayq-9-18.ose_.pdf Special Education Field Advisory – NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/CDOScredential-613.pdf NYS Work Based Learning Manual http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/wbl/docs/WBL2017final.docx

Thank You Constance Spohn connie@spnet.us 518-723-2138 w.