Graduation Pathways:
Opening
Current Graduation
Pathway
Technology Education Perspective
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/technology/
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple Graduation
Pathways
Pathways Defined
4:1 Option
Approved Technology
Program
Local Technology
Sequence
What Can I do?
Phil Dettelis
Assistant in Instructional Services: Technology Education
Career & Technical Education Team
www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/technology/
Room 315 EB
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
Ph: (518) 486-3659
Fax: (518) 473-4884
pdetteli@mail.nysed.gov
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
Current Graduation Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
4:1 Option
Approved
Technology
Program
Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
 Current Graduation Requirements
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22 credits, 5 regents exams
ELA 4, SS 4, Math 3, Science 3, Arts 1, Health
½, PE 2, LOTE 1, 3 ½ electives = 22
 Not for every child
 Not much room for electives
 Not much room for individuality
 Not much room for choice
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
4:1 Option
Approved
Technology
Program
Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
NYS Diploma Requirements
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
4:1 Option
Approved
Technology
Program
Multiple Graduation Pathways
 September 15th BOR meeting
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Pathways to Graduation presentation
CTE integrated credits increased from 4-8 as
of October 1st
 October 20th BOR Meeting
http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2014/October2014/1014
monthmat.html#fbmonday
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The BOR passed an item for public comment
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Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
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http://www.dos.ny.gov/info/register.htm
Four Pathways Proposed:
Arts
CTE
Humanities
STEM
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
Graduation Pathways Defined
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
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.
4:1 Option
Approved
Technology
Program
Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
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
Current
Graduation
Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
In Discussion:
Graduation Pathway: 4-1 Option
 Pass 4 Regents exams, one pathway exam,
and complete a pathway course of study
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Graduation
Pathways
Defined

4:1 Option

Approved
Technology
Program


Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
Math, ELA, and some Science are required
federally, which leaves …
CTE - Program Approval Process
Arts - ?
Humanities - ?
STEM - ?
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Currently Available: Approved
CTE Program For Technology
 Implementation Guide
 http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy/guide.html
 CTE TAC
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
 5 credit technology sequence
4:1 Option
 Broad field of study culminating in an industry
Approved
Technology
Program
Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
recognized assessment
 Up to 2 integrated credits in each of Math,
ELA, Science, and/or Social Studies
 CFM
 Articulation Agreements
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Currently Available: Local
Technology Sequence/Courses
 Requires Career & Financial Management
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
4:1 Option
Approved
Technology
Program
Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
(CFM)
 Supplant LOTE requirement
 Interdisciplinary Specialized Courses

Math & Science credit
 DDP

Art credit
 Engineering is Technology Education – only
technology teachers may deliver engineering
courses.
Opening
Current
Graduation
Pathway
NYS Diploma
Requirements
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Graduation
Pathways
Defined
4:1 Option
Approved
Technology
Program
Local
Technology
Sequence
What Can I Do
What Can I Do?
 Review the item for public comment by going to:
http://www.dos.ny.gov/info/register/2014.html
 Select November 5th, then item open the PDF titled
“Rule Making Activities”
 Item begins on page 19
 Respond to the item and/or support NYSTEEA’s
response to the item which will appear at
www.nysteea.org
 The following text appears at the bottom of page 20