Opening
NYSHSEA
Health Science
Pathways
Multiple Graduation
Pathways
4:1 Option
Components
Of A Pathway
Approved Health
Science Programs
Future Considerations
Joanne O’Brien
Associate in Health Science Education
New York State Education Department
www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/health/
Room 315 EB
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
Ph: (518) 486-1547
jobrien2@mail.nysed.gov
Opening
NYSHSEA
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
4:1 Option
Components
Of A Pathway
Approved
Health Science
Programs
Future
Considerations
New York State
Health Science Educators Association
Opening
NYSHSEA
Multiple Graduation Pathways
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
 September 15th BOR meeting
4:1 Option
Components
Of A Pathway
Approved
Health Science
Programs
Future
Considerations
Pathways to Graduation presentation
 CTE integrated credits increased from 4-8 as of
October 1st
 October 20th BOR Meeting
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http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2014/October2014/1014month
mat.html#fbmonday
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CTE Teacher Certification Item
Multiple Pathways Item passed for public
comment
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http://www.dos.ny.gov/info/register.htm
Opening
NYSHSEA
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
4:1 Option
Components
Graduation Pathway: 4-1 Option
 Pass 4 Regents exams, one pathway exam,
and complete a pathway course of study
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Of A Pathway
Approved
Health Science
Programs
Future
Considerations
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Math, ELA, and some Science are required
federally, which leaves …
CTE - Program Approval Process
Arts - ?
Humanities - ?
STEM - ?
LOTE-?
Opening
NYSHSEA
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
4:1 Option
Components of a Pathway
• 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.
Components
Of A Pathway
Approved
Health Science
Programs
Future
Considerations
• 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.
Opening
NYSHSEA
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Approved Health Science Programs
 Implementation Guide
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4:1 Option
Components
Of A Pathway
Approved
Health Science
Programs
Future
Considerations
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy/guide.html
 Health Occupations Core Curriculum -2 units
 Specific discipline (Nurse Assisting, Physical Therapy
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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
Opening
NYSHSEA
Multiple
Graduation
Pathways
Future Health Science Pathways
Considerations
 Methods to introduce Health Science in MS
4:1 Option
 Health Science Core
Components
 Delivery of Core Gr. 9-11.
Of A Pathway
Approved
Health Science
Programs
Future
Considerations
 Broad health science exploration vs. hands-on skill
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development-different pathway frameworks?
Teacher Certification recommendations
Workbased learning /Supervised Clinical
Assessments
Pathways to certification and post secondary
education and training