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Making Sense of the October 20, 2014
Pathways to Graduation Decision
to Move Forward.
CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY
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Presentation Outline
Review Regents Pathways to Graduation Proposal– Global Studies exam and course modifications– Review the 5 Pathways– Establishing a Foundation to Move Forward
Recommendations for the Department
Next Steps for CTE
Questions/Discussion
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In too Many Schools
College Became the “End”
Instead of a
“Means to an End”.
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BUT
3.8 Million jobs in the
U.S.
remain unfilled
13 Million Americans are unemployed
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What you major inmattersA LOT!
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1. Business2. General Studies3. Social Science and History4. Psychology5. Health Professions6. Education7. Visual and Performing Arts8. Engineering and Technology9. Communications and Journalism10. Computer and Information Science
Bachelor’s Degrees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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1. Business (1)2. General Studies (10)3. Social Science and History (6)4. Psychology (9)5. Health Professions (4)6. Education (5)7. Visual and Performing Arts (8)8. Engineering and Technology (2)9. Communications and Journalism (7)10. Computer and Information Science (3)
Bachelor’s Degree
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Completion vs. ReadinessDefining What Our Students Need for Success
New York's 4-year high school graduation rate is 74.9% for All Studentshowever, the gaps are disturbing.
June 2013 Graduation Rate
Graduation under Current Requirements(Completion)
Calculated College and Career Ready*(Readiness)
% Graduating % Graduating
All Students 74.9 All Students 37.2
American Indian 62.2 American Indian 21.3
Asian/Pacific Islander 80.6 Asian/Pacific Islander 57.2
Black 59.7 Black 14.2
Hispanic 59.2 Hispanic 18.0
White 86.5 White 50.4
English Language Learners 31.4 English Language Learners 5.9
Students with Disabilities 48.7 Students with Disabilities 5.4
*Students graduating with at least a score of 75 on Regents English and 80 on a Math Regents, which correlates with success in first-year college courses.Source: NYSED Office of Information and Reporting Services
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Readiness is more than an Academic Pursuit
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.
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College, Career and Citizenship Readiness
Vision: College and Career Readiness in NYS will ensure that all students graduate high school able to succeed in postsecondary programs of study and the workforce; that they understand and demonstrate citizenship skills; and that they may meaningfully contribute to the economic and democratic well-being of our society.
Goal: By 2015, NYS will offer all students an established set of assessment pathways that are grounded in the Common Core Learning Standards, are similarly rigorous, allow for student choice and have demonstrated, effective outcomes for students.
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Proposed Amendments to Sections 100.2 and 100.5 of the
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
Relating to Pathways to Graduation, Global History and Geography Course Requirements and the
Global History Exam
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Regulation 100.5Global History and Geography course
requirements, Global History Exam
Required by new language:• Two years of study global history and
geography• Refocusing of Regents exam to align
with 2nd year course• 1st administration – New Global
History Exam – 6/18
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Proposed Social Studies Credit Requirements
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Current Proposed
Credits Required: 4 Course Requirements
• US History and Government (1)
• Participation in Government* (.5)
• Economics* (.5)
Credits Required: 4 Course Requirements
• Global History and Geography I* (1)
• Global History and Geography II*(1)
• US History and Government (1)
• Participation in Government* (.5)
• Economics* (.5)Assessment Requirements
• Global History and Geography• US History and Government
*or the equivalent
Assessment Requirements• Global History and Geography
II• US History and Government
At the September 2014 Regents meeting, the P-12 Education Committeerecommended that the Department consider changes to the social studies course requirements and the design of the Global History Regents examination.
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Pathways to Graduation
5 Pathways can be offered in addition to the academic pathway currently required.• Humanities• STEM• Biliteracy• CTE• Arts
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Multiple Pathways Videohttp://
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Arts• Students pursuing a pathway in the arts have opportunities to explore and demonstrate learning in the performing arts, visual arts, and technical arts.
• Pathways exams will be determined by a Blue Ribbon Panel on the Arts.
CTE• Students in the
CTE pathways have opportunities to explore a number of career and technical pathways that focus on work-based learning in career and technical fields.
• Pathways exams may include approved national certification or CTE exams.
Humanities• Students
pursuing a pathway in the Humanities may focus study in languages, social studies, literature, philosophy or other social studies.
• Pathways exams may include alternative assessments in social studies, literature or languages.
STEM• Students pursuing a STEM pathway may focus study in the sciences, technology, engineering or math.
• Pathways exams may include alternative assessments in the applied sciences, technology, engineering or math.
• Pathways engage students of all levels of achievement and offer students an opportunity to explore arts, humanities, science, technology, math, and careers.
• Pathways are aligned to college and career ready standards, while also providing technical skills and work-based learning opportunities.
• Students may take an additional, approved exam within a pathway to fulfill part of the Regents examination graduation requirement.
Regents Pathways
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College & Career Ready Curriculum
Regents Requirements
Sequence of courses aligned to a pathway
Approved alternative assessments
CTE assessments & industry-certified exams
Work-based learning
Postsecondary Study
Additional career training
Employment
Pathways are a route to two-year and four-year colleges, additional career training, and employment.
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Pathways Requirements Students must meet all 22 units
of credit currently required. 22 credits distributed the same way• 4 Social Studies• 3 Math• 3 Science• 4 ELA• 1 LOTE• 1 Fine Arts• ½ Health• 2 PE• 3 ½ elective including CTE
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Students may substitute 1 Social Studies (Global or US History) regents
exam with a pathway exam. This is termed the 4+1 option Example: CTE technical assessment, approved by
Commissioner, after successful completions approved CTE program
Substitutions for Biliteracy and Arts pathways, require, like CTE, Commissioner’s approval
Substitutions for STEM and Humanities – use
regents exams – STEM 2nd math or science
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Who does this apply to? Students who first entered
grade 9 – 2011 Eligible to receive a HS diploma
in June 2015 Can receive a diploma through
an alternate pathway.
Note: CTE pathway requires completion of an approved CTE Program
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Pathways: A solution to the key challenges
• Pathways spark hope and purpose
• Pathways engage youth in learning
• Pathways help to build a skilled and ready workforce
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What this is Not
• A call for every student to be a CTE student• An attempt to limit student choice and develop tracks• A call for a separate CTE pathway independent of other
equally viable educational experiences and pathways (Brindisi Bill)
• Watering down standards• Abandoning the Common Core State Learning
Standards• Adding more assessments• Slavishness to business interests
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4 + 1 Assessment Pathway • In September 2014, the Board of Regents
instructed the Department to draft regulatory amendments to implement a 4 + 1 pathway to graduation, whereby students may take four Regents exams and a comparably rigorous technical or other assessment for the fifth required examination.
• Under the proposed amendment change, the 4 +
1 pathway option would apply beginning with students who are eligible to receive a high school diploma in June 2015 and thereafter.
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Career and Technical Education PathwayBlue Ribbon Commission Recommendations
1. The ProStart National Certificate of Achievement
• National program that is administered by the National Restaurant Association’s Education Foundation.
2. ASE Student Certification
• The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) administers a set of examinations to qualify automotive technicians.
3. A+ Certification
• CompTIA was created by a consortium of IT corporations including Microsoft, HP, Cisco, Dell, and Intel to certify technicians.
4. Network+ Certification
• Passing A+ is a pre-requisite for taking Network+, also from CompTIA. Students who pass are qualified for IT employment in positions such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician, and IT cable installer.
5. National Institute of Metal Working (NIMS) Skills Certification
• Industry-written and industry-validated, and subject to regular, periodic reviews under the procedures accredited and audited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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CTE Pathway (continued)
6. PrintED
• Based on industry standards for graphic communications courses of study at the secondary and post-secondary levels, PrintED is a national accreditation program created by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation.
7. Student Electronics Technician
• The SET Certification was developed by the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) for high school students and entry-level technicians.
8. Carpentry Level-1 Certification
• This is one of many certifications sponsored by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
9. Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business (A*S*K)
• This set of examinations was developed by the Assessment of Skills and Knowledge for Business Institute with technical assistance from NOCTI.
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CTE Pathway (continued)
10.Advertising and Design (NOCTI)
• This test is designed for program completers and entry-level employees in the advertising and design field, measuring knowledge and skills in such topics as design theory and application, color theory and application, drawing and digital illustration, photography, typography, multimedia, digital image manipulation, production and printing, computer literacy, and communication skills.
11.Accounting – Basic (NOCTI)
• This test is designed for program completers and entry-level employees in the accounting/bookkeeping field, measuring knowledge and skills in such topics as general accounting knowledge, journalizing, posting, payroll preparation, cash and banking procedures, merchandise inventory, completion of accounting cycle, identification and application of source data, use of mechanical and electronic accounting devices, and data security.
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CTE Pathway (continued)
12.Agricultural Mechanics (NOCTI)
• This test is designed for program completers and entry-level employees in the agricultural mechanics field, measuring knowledge and skills in such topics as general safety, welding and mechanics, power and machinery, electrical power and process, agricultural structures, agribusiness, and environmental and natural resource systems.
13.Hospitality Management – Food and Beverage (NOCTI)
• This test is designed for program completers and entry-level employees in the hotel management field, measuring knowledge and skills in such topics as understanding of the hospitality industry, guest relations and concierge duties, opening and settling financial transactions, safety and security, legal and ethical responsibilities, marketing and sales, travel and tourism, hotel restaurant management, and food and beverage service.
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Ensuring Rigorous Pathways
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All Students earning a Regents Diploma will:
• Take a Balanced Curriculum including: American History, Global Studies, Science, Language other than English, Art, Physical Education and Health
• Earn a minimum of 22 High School Credits,
• And meet required elements of their pathway.
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Content Area Regents Diploma¹Credits Required
Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation¹
Credits Required
Mathematics 3 3
English 4 4
Science 3 3
Social Studies 4 4
Health 0.5 0.5
Arts 1 1
Languages Other Than English(LOTE)2
1 1
Physical Education 2 2
Sequence Courses/Electives 3.5 3.5
Total Credits 22 22
Regents Exams Score of 65 or above
5 (1 Math, 1 ELA, 1
Science, 2 SS)
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(3 Math, 1 ELA, 2 Sciences, 2 SS)
¹An Honors Designation is applicable for students earning an average of 90 on all required exams2Students must earn additional credits in either the Arts CTE or LOTE to meet the Adv. Designation Requirements. If
LOTE is chosen they must pass a Checkpoint B LOTE Exam in addition to the Regents Exams.3 Students in earlier cohorts may be subject to more or fewer examinations due to the phase out of the Regents Exams
in LOTE and the 2 Exam Series in Mathematics (Math A and B)
Current NYS RequirementsFor a Regents Diploma
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Required Elements of Pathways
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Appropriate Assessments and Related High Rigor Courses in Each Pathway• The Federal Government requires:
• Annual testing in mathematics and ELA in grades 3-8• An annual science assessment in Science at least once in
grades 3-5 and again in 6-9• Assessments at least once in Mathematics, ELA and Science in
grades 10-12*• Alternate assessment for Students with Disabilities• Annual assessment of acquisition of English proficiency for
English Language Learners* Students may meet this requirement by taking Regents examinations or approved alternatives to the Regents prior to grade 9 and “banking the results” for high school accountability.
Opportunities for Students to Enter and Exit Pathway Options
• Pathways should be:• Grounded in the Common Core Learning Standards• Similarly rigorous• Allow for student choice • Have demonstrated, effective outcomes for students
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CTE Program Approval ProcessBased on the Board of Regents Nationally Recognized Plan
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Applications must certify that the CTE program will provide:
• Curriculum aligned with state and national learning standards and state andnational skill standards;
• Rigorous curriculum content which is non-duplicative and provides the student with a coherent sequential program of study;
• Secondary CTE curriculum aligned with postsecondary education careerpathways leading to degrees or credentials;
• State-certified faculty with appropriate academic and/or technical certification;
• A technical assessment that meets current industry standards (ex. NATEF, NOCTI);
• Postsecondary articulation agreements constructed to provide students withdirect benefit (such as college credit or advanced standing);
• Work-based learning opportunities for all students; and
• A robust data reporting infrastructure to evaluate success on assessments and future placements
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CTE Program Approval ProcessBased on the Board of Regents Nationally Recognized Plan
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Self Study: An Opportunity To Evaluate CTE Programs
• Input from various stakeholders (CTE Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Business/Industry Representatives, and Students)
• Analysis of curriculum for alignment and rigor• Prepare application materials
External Review: An Opportunity To Evaluate CTE Programs
• Involvement of various stakeholders (CTE Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Business/Industry Representatives, BOCES and 2 Component Schools)
• Review, address, approve (sign-off) on CTE program plan• Forward plan to Superintendent of Schools or District Superintendent for Approval
Board of Education Approval
• Submit Statement of Assurances Form• Signed by Superintendent of Schools and BOE President
SED Review
• Subject specialist reviews the plan• Letter to Superintendent of Schools or District Superintendent once approved (5 year
period with option to re-approve)
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Board Recommendations:
1. Department to finalize proposed amendments to Commissioner’s
Regulations 100.2 & 100.5.2. Comment period – Nov. 5 – Dec. 20, 2014 a) commend the BOR – important first step b) pose questions and concerns c) recommend additional changes to strengthen the pathway concept beyond assessment options.3. Send comments to the Deputy Commissioner4. Adoption January 2015 Regents Meeting
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Next Steps for SED
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Next Steps (cont’d)
3. Sharing information about Pathwaysa) Parents and studentsb) Teachers and guidance counselorsc) Higher educationd) Business and industry
4. Expanding work based learning opportunitiese) Project examples from business and industryf) Teacher externshipsg) Add a stakeholder group focused on the 21st century
workforce skills gap
5. Creating opportunities for all studentsh) Enhance BOCES aid for CTE schoolsi) Modernize special services aidj) Establish regional high schoolsk) Expand access to P-Tech schools
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The primary aim of education is not to enable students to do well
in school, but to help them do well in the lives they lead outside of
school.
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Send Comments to:
Cosimo Tangorra, Jr.
Deputy CommissionerState Education Department
Office of P-12 Education
State Education Building, M2 West
89 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12234