New York StateNew York State

Education Department Education Department

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BackgroundBackground• Future Directions Initiative (2008-09)

o Identify Recommendations and Challenges to Expanding CTE

• CTE Advisory Panel (2010-11)o CTE Stakeholder Groupso Content Advisory Groups- Transition to CCo First Mention of College and Career Readinesso Recommendations to BOR on Expanding Access to CTE through

Integrated Courses

• BOR Discussions on CCR (2012- Present)o Numerous Regents Items and Presentations on Elements of High

Quality CTE Programso Suggestions for Providing Students More Opportunities for Graduation

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Domains of College and Domains of College and Career ReadinessCareer Readiness

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Defines the academic knowledge and skills students need to be successful in college and careers.

Specifies the non-cognitive, socio-emotional knowledge and skills that help students successfully transition from high school to college or careers.

Describes the career- specific opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to pursue and succeed in their chosen career.

Multiple PathwaysMultiple Pathways• Beginning with the end in mind

o Student achievement (graduation rate)

o Dropout rate (student engagement)

o More career-focused choices

o Post secondary education success (or not)

o Increasing options for graduation

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Pathways are comparably rigorous routes to two-year and four-year colleges, additional career training, and employment.

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PathwaysPathways• What it means depends on who you are talking

to:

o Multiple Pathways (2015 Regents proposal)

o Career Pathways (CTE, USDOE, USDOL, Perkins, WOIA)

o Program of Study (CTE, USDOE, Career Clusters)

o Program Approval (SED- CTE)

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Operational Approval/Operational Approval/DOH Requirements DOH Requirements

• Nurse Aide (NYS CNA)• Home Health Aide

o Personal Care Aide

• Emergency ServicesCertified First ResponderEmergency Medical Technician

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CTE Program CTE Program ApprovalApproval

• Course Selectiono Programo CFM

• Credit o CTEo Integratedo Specialized

• Work-based Learning-Supervised Clinical Experiences

• Employability Profile

• Technical Assessmento Writteno Performanceo Project

• Articulation Agreement

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Federal Definition of Federal Definition of POSPOS

• Incorporate and align secondary and postsecondary education elements.

• Include academic and CTE content in a coordinated, non-duplicative progression of courses.

• Offer the opportunity, where appropriate, for secondary students to acquire postsecondary credits.

• Lead to an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.

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CTE PathwayCTE Pathway• What we know at this time

o an approved program is the major component of a CTE Pathway

o 14 technical assessments have been approved for use in the “4-1” Regents exam option (beginning with June 2015 candidates for graduation)

o Current graduation requirements must still be met by students in CTE approved programs

o Current approved policy permits up to 8 integrated academic credits in approved CTE programs

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Components of a Components of a PathwayPathway

• 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.

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Approved Health Approved Health Science ProgramsScience Programs

• Implementation Guideo http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy/guide.html

• 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

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Future Health Science Future Health Science Pathways Pathways

ConsiderationsConsiderations• Methods to introduce Health Science in MS• Health Science Core • Delivery of Core Gr. 9-11. • 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

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Technical AssessmentTechnical Assessment• Three Parts for CTE Program Approval

Endorsemento Written*o Performanceo Project/Portfolio

• Many Approved Programs have more than one assessment (new amendment form in place)

• The Pathways 4+1 is an assessment option

* Most of the Department Approved Pathways Assessments in CTE are written tests only

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Technical AssessmentTechnical Assessment• Assessment Expert Advisory Panel (2013)

o Cornell and Harvardo National Research Center for CTE (NRCCTE)o University of Kentuckyo Recommended 26 technical assessments to Blue Ribbon Commission

• Blue Ribbon Commissiono Appointed by BOR Chancelloro Co-Chaired by Regent Emeritus Robert Bennett and President of MCC,

Ann Kresso Reviewed and approved methodology developed to determine

comparability to Regents Exams and 13 “proof of concept” assessments

o Charged with presenting to BOR for final approval

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Technical Assessment Criteria Technical Assessment Criteria

Used by Expert Panel (2013)Used by Expert Panel (2013)1. The assessment provides credible evidence that the student is college and career ready. Following are some sources of credibility:

(a) The assessment is recognized by employers in an industry sector. Ideally, a passing score provides a credential that will qualify the student for at least entry-level employment in the industry. Priority will be given to nationally recognized credentials.

(b) If the assessment is normally completed at the post-secondary level, a cut score has been established for high school students that signifies the student is ready to take credit-bearing courses at the post-secondary level.

(c) The assessment is widely recognized by post-secondary institutions within New York, for admissions and/or credit

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Technical Assessment Criteria Technical Assessment Criteria

Used by Expert PanelUsed by Expert Panel

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2. The assessment includes academic as well as technical learning. The following factors are considered.

a) The examination covers a broad range of learning. Narrow technical examinations are not by themselves sufficient. Breadth may be achieved by “bundling” multiple examinations.

b) The examination measures some of the knowledge and skills that comprise the Common Core State Standards, such as reading of technical materials or application of mathematical principles.

c) The rigor of the assessment is comparable to that of Regents examinations.

Technical Assessment Criteria Technical Assessment Criteria

Used by Expert PanelUsed by Expert Panel3. The assessment is for an occupation in a career

cluster that is recognized by the State Education Department and is of clear economic value to the state of New York. The following factors are considered.

a. The occupation is in high demand, meaning that a significant number of people are already employed in the occupation and/or that employment is increasing. b. The occupation generally pays experienced workers “a living wage.” At the very least, entry-level workers are paid above the minimum wage. c. The number of students eligible to take this assessment is large enough to warrant the Regents’ recognition.

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Technical Assessment Criteria Technical Assessment Criteria

Used by Expert PanelUsed by Expert Panel4. The assessment meets the following technical requirements.

a) The examination is aligned with existing knowledge and practice and updated regularly (every four years in most cases).(b) The examination has acceptable psychometric properties. It is properlyvalidated and free from ethnic or gender bias. A technical manual meetingtesting industry standards is available for public inspection.(c) The examination questions are secure and administration oversightcomparable to a Regents examination.(d) The organization responsible for the examination is considered credible by the State Education Department; e.g., makes standards publicly available, trains proctors, is affiliated with trade groups, provides data forinstructional improvement, responds quickly to technical concerns and userquestions.

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CR Requirements (2015)CR Requirements (2015)1. Pathway assessments shall measure student progress on

the State learning standards for their respective content area(s) at a level of rigor equivalent to a Regents examination or alternative assessment;

2. Pathway assessments shall be recognized or accepted by postsecondary institutions, experts in the field, and/or employers in areas related to the assessment;

3. Pathway assessments shall be aligned with existing

knowledge and practice in the field(s) related to their respective content area(s) and shall be reviewed at least every five years and updated as necessary;

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CR RequirementsCR Requirements4. Pathway assessments shall be consistent with technical

criteria for validity, reliability, and fairness in testing; 5. Pathways assessments shall be developed by an entity

other than a local school or school district;

6. Pathway assessments shall be available for use by any school or school district in New York State; and

7. Pathway assessments shall be administered under secure conditions approved by the commissioner.

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2015 Department Approved Technical 2015 Department Approved Technical

AssessmentsAssessments

• http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/docs/multiple-pathways-approved-technical-assessments-2015-04-08.pdf

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Documenting Student AchievementDocumenting Student Achievement

• “…after successful completion”, What does that mean for your programs?

• How do you know when a student has passed or failed (the assessment)? Can it be verified?

• Who is responsible for the data being reported (to the home school)?

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Next Steps- CTE Next Steps- CTE PathwayPathway

• Determine student impact for June 2015

• Review current CTE approved program requirements and suggested improvements

• Provide guidance and clarification

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Possible Next StepsPossible Next Steps1. Identify Pathway Assessments

a) Establish a Blue Ribbon Panel for the Arts to identify pathway assessments for the arts

b) Reconvene Blue Ribbon Technical Assessments Panelc) Expand the list of approved alternative assessments in other

subject areasd) Evaluate CTE assessments that could be approved

alternatives for the required Regents science exam

2. Share information about Pathways with the following groups

a) Parents and studentsb) Teachers and guidance counselorsc) Higher educationd) Business and industrye) Big 5 and BOCES CTE directors

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Next Steps Next Steps (cont’d)(cont’d)3. Provide opportunities for all students

a) Enhance BOCES aid for CTE schoolsb) Modernize special services aid to Big 5 and other non-

component districtsc) Establish regional high schoolsd) Expand access to P-Tech schools

4. Expand work-based learning opportunitiesa) Add a business and industry stakeholder group focused on

the 21st century workforce skills gapb) Help teachers identify examples of projects from business

and industryc) Develop teacher externship opportunities in partnership with

businesses

5. Increase the Number of Pathway Teachersa) Review routes to teacher certification in CTEb) Create new teacher certification areas in CTE, as needed

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Health Science Health Science ResourcesResources

• NYSHSEA - New York State Health Science Educators Associationo www.nyshsea.org

• New York HOSA…Future Health Professionalso www.newyorkhosa.orgo www.hosa.org

• NCHSE –National Consortium of Health Science Educatorso www.nchse.org 28

Questions?Questions? Multiple Pathways Information Page

o http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/

NYSED- CTE Office 518.486.1547 o email- emsccte@nysed.gov o http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/home.html

NYSED Health Sciences Education 518.486.1547

Joanne O’Brien – joanne.obrien@nysed.gov

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