1. The CTE Program Approval Process: At-a-Glance
6TH Annual Collaborative CTE Conference
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS FOR ALL STUDENTS:
“ENSURING COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS”
November 18, 2016
The CTE Program Approval Process:
At-a-Glance
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Ellen Palazzo
Field Team Associate
Long Island & Yonkers
Rosemarie (Rie) Posillico Center Specialist

2. ______________________________________________________________
What is CTE TAC? Career and Technical Education (CTE) Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
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Operates under a contract from NYSED
Year 1 of our 2nd 5-year contract
Increases SED’s ability to serve, support and expand CTE at no cost to your district!
Center and field-based staff provide services throughout NYS 2

4. There aren’t two worlds,
education and work.
There is one world…life.

5. By the end of this session…
Are there Commissioner’s Regulations & Education Policy regarding the CTE Program Approval Process?
What are the steps to secure approval of my CTE program?
What components comprise the CTE Program Approval Process?
What are the benefits of having my CTE program approved?
What if I want to get my CTE program approved?
** What is the difference between a CTE Approved
Program and a CTE Pathway?

7. CTE Program Approval
NYS Board of Regents approved new policy regulations for Career and Technical Education on February 6, 2001.
Approval of career and technical education programs is the way NYSED ensures that local CTE programs meet these policy requirements (d)(6)(iv)
There are approximately 1200 CTE approved programs in NYS

8. 5 Components of CTE Approved Programs
Meaningful Learning Strand of CTE Courses +
Connections to Academic Content
Work-based Learning Opportunities
Postsecondary Articulation Agreement
3-Part
Technical Assessment

9. CTE Program Approval Process
Self Study (#1-21 on Application)
2. External Review
3. Board of Education Approval
NYS Education Department Review

11. Application & Self Study
A. Program Information
B. Achievements
Data
C. Content
Courses:
CTE
CFM
Units of Credit:
Integrated
Specialized
Curriculum Crosswalk
Work-based Learning & Employability Profile
E. Technical Assessment
Written
Performance
Project
F. Articulation Agreement(s)
Certified Teachers

12. C3. Begin with Meaningful Learning Strand
High School Core Courses
i.e. Lifespan Studies
(Human Development)
High School Cluster Level Courses
i.e. Child Development and Psychology
Adolescent Psychology
Early Childhood Education

13. Family & Consumer Sciences Courses
C3. Interdisciplinary Learning Strand: “The Business of Fashion” __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Family & Consumer Sciences Courses
Ex. Clothing & Textiles CORE
Fashion Merchandising
Business Courses
Ex. Career & Financial Management
Microsoft Office/Computer Applications
Marketing or Accounting
Entrepreneurship
(i.e.Virtual Enterprises)

14. C3, 4 &7 CTE Content Area: Family & Consumer Sciences Meaningful Learning Strand: Human Services

15. Does a student who is seeking an Advanced Regents Diploma have enough time to complete a CTE Approved Program?

16. C9.

17. D11. Work-based Learning CEIP, CO-OP, GEWEP, WECEP Internships
NYSED Registered Programs
Require an extension on CTE Teachers’ certification: Coordinator of Work based Learning Programs
Internships
Youth apprenticeships
Job shadowing
Community service
Service learning
On-site projects

18. D12. Employability Profile - Samples
Skills
Technical
Knowledge
& Skills ►

19. E13 &14. Technical
Assessment
Written
Performance
Project(s)

22. Written

25. F15-18. Articulation Agreement
With a two or four-year post secondary institution
Must directly benefit students

26. Benefits of CTE Program Approval
CTE students are the definition of college and career readiness from a CTE perspective…
Students who have earned college credit in their approved CTE programs are college ready; they have met the standards set by an institution of higher education for college credit or advanced standing.
Students who pass an industry-recognized, national standards- based technical skills assessment are career ready; they have met the standards set for initial employment in their field.

27. Other benefits for students…
Better program-engagement and persistence…due to relevant, meaningful learning strand
Real-life connections with businesses
Proof of competency through technical assessment
College credit, advanced standing, tuition reduction

28. …more benefits for students
Technical endorsement on high school diploma – seal
Verification of competency at a national/world-wide industry standard
Improved CTE program quality
May be eligible to participate in the 4+1 CTE Graduation Pathways Option

29. Getting Started…
Content Area: FACS Meaningful Learning Strand:______________
FACS-Specific Courses Available ▼
Courses
Units
Lifespan Nutrition .5
Child Psychology & Development **
1.0
Culinary Arts
Adolescent Psychology
Food for Fitness
Fashion & Textiles * **
Food Science ***
Fashion Design & Illustration **
International Foods
Housing Design & Interior Environment *
Child Studies
Advanced Housing Design
(Architectural Drawing I)
Internship (CEIP)
* Alternate way to fulfill the music/art requirement
** College credit available
*** Specialized course

30. Getting Started…A Sample
Content Area: FACS Meaningful Learning Strand: Human Services
Human Services-Related Courses Available ▼
Courses
Units
Lifespan Nutrition .5
Child Psychology & Development **
1.0
Culinary Arts
Adolescent Psychology
Food for Fitness
Fashion & Textiles * **
Food Science ***
Fashion Design & Illustration**
International Foods
Housing Design & Interior Environment *
Child Studies
Advanced Housing Design
(Architectural Drawing I)
Internship (CEIP)
* Alternate way to fulfill the music/art requirement
** College credit available
*** Specialized course

31. FACS-Specific CoursesCr
Other Courses
Child Studies .5
Career and Financial Management I
Adolescent Psychology
Career and Financial Management II
Child Psychology & Development (college credit)
1.0
Lifespan Nutrition
Internship in Human Services
TOTAL FACS-Specific Units
3.0
Total Other Units
Total Units in the Human Services CTE Program
Technical Assessment:
Required
Components
Vendor
Title
Number
Written
NOCTI
Early Childhood Education and Care-Basic
4016
Performance
Project(s)
Part I: Child Case Study
(required by college)
Part II: Career Portfolio
(including NYS Career Plan)

32. Resources NYSED CTE Website www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy/
NYSED Implementation Guide
NYSED Application
Schools that have approved programs
Common Career Technical Core Standards
Professional Organizations & Colleagues
Resources & Assistance: CTE TAC
Contact your Field Associate!

33. CTE TAC Website: Program Approval

34. Link: Employability Profile

35. CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY
Questions?
Thank you!
CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY
nyctecenter.org
Ellen Palazzo
Rosemarie (Rie) Posillico