Technical Endorsement
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Commissioner’s Regulations 100.5(d)(6)(iv)(a) require Á½ÐÔÊÓƵ-approved CTE programs include the following elements:ÌýÌý
- a technical and academic curriculum that achieves the commencement level of the appropriate New York State learning standards for all courses in the career and technical education program, including integrated and/or specialized English, mathematics, science, economics and government, and faculty with State certification in appropriate academic and/or technical subjects;Ìý
- a three-part technical assessment that includes an industry developed written and performance component, and a locally developed student project or demonstration of technical skills;ÌýÌý
- postsecondary articulation agreements;
- work-based learning opportunities available for students;
- a work skills employability profile to document student attainment of technical knowledge, work-related skills, endorsements and licenses; and
- an assurance that data on student progress and performance will be made available (i.e., reported to the state’s Student Information Repository System) to evaluate success on Regent's examinations or approved alternatives, technical assessments, and placement in employment, the military or postsecondary education programs.Ìý
Requirements of a Á½ÐÔÊÓƵ-Approved CTE Program Receiving Perkins FundsÌý
In addition to the requirements listed above, Á½ÐÔÊÓƵ-approved CTE programs that use Perkins funds must also ensure programs provide a minimum of 54-hours of work-based learning experiences in order to meet Perkins performance indicator 5S3 and maintain Perkins eligibility.Ìý
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Advantages for Students in Á½ÐÔÊÓƵ-Approved CTE ProgramsÌýÌý
Students enrolled in a Á½ÐÔÊÓƵ-approved CTE program at a school district or BOCES* who successfully complete all requirements earn a technical endorsement [CR 100.5(d)(6)(ii)(b)]. The technical endorsement is imprinted on a seal to be affixed to the diploma and includes the phrase Career and Technical Endorsement. Additional information on the specific design of the endorsement seal is provided to school districts and BOCES upon notification of CTE program approval. Ìý
Students enrolled in a Á½ÐÔÊÓƵ-approved CTE program at a school district or BOCES* who do not complete all program requirements but successfully complete 216 hours of CTE coursework, including a minimum of 54-hours of work-based learning, may earn a CDOS credential through option 1. Students would also need to have completed a career plan, an employability profile, and have demonstrated achievement of the CDOS learning standards 1, 2, & 3a.ÌýÌý
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