Health Science Pathways Joanne O’Brien Associate in Health Science Education New York State Education Department Room 315 EB 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY Ph: (518) Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations

Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations New York State Health Science Educators Association

Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations Multiple Graduation Pathways September 15 th BOR meeting Pathways to Graduation presentation CTE integrated credits increased from 4-8 as of October 1 st October 20th BOR Meeting mat.html#fbmonday mat.html#fbmonday CTE Teacher Certification Item Multiple Pathways Item passed for public comment

Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations Graduation Pathway: 4-1 Option Pass 4 Regents exams, one pathway exam, and complete a pathway course of study Math, ELA, and some Science are required federally, which leaves … CTE - Program Approval Process Arts - ? Humanities - ? STEM - ? LOTE-?

Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations Components of a Pathway An approved program or set of rigorous courses in high school that are available to all students and are based on NYS standards that allow for student choice, demonstrate effective outcomes and prepares students for college and career success. High quality Pathways includes considerations for middle-grade course of study alignment to high school graduation requirements with transitions to post-secondary experiences in a meaningful and guided way. Pathways are comprised of both academic and career specific content that incorporate socio-emotional knowledge and skills. Performance assessment and work-based learning experiences are essential elements that complement post-high school stakeholder expectations.

Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations Approved Health Science Programs Implementation Guide Health Occupations Core Curriculum -2 units Specific discipline (Nurse Assisting, Physical Therapy Aide, etc.) didactic content-1 unit Supervised clinical experience -1 unit Up to 2 integrated credits in each of Math, ELA, Science, and/or Social Studies Completion of Health Occ Core-1/2 credit Health Ed. CFM Postsecondary Articulation Agreements

Opening NYSHSEA Multiple Graduation Pathways 4:1 Option Components Of A Pathway Approved Health Science Programs Future Considerations Future Health Science Pathways Considerations Methods to introduce Health Science in MS Health Science Core Delivery of Core Gr Broad health science exploration vs. hands-on skill development-different pathway frameworks? Teacher Certification recommendations Workbased learning /Supervised Clinical Assessments Pathways to certification and post secondary education and training