Statewide Network of Middle Level Liaisons Update on OCIS Initiatives Howard J. Goldsmith Executive Coordinator Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support (OCIS) NYS Education Department November 1, 2007

Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support (OCIS) Assistant Commissioner's Office Howard J. Goldsmith Executive Coordinator Adult Education and Workforce Development Tom Orsini Planning and Professional Development Alysan Slighter Career and technical Education Eric Suhr Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology Anne Schiano Summer Institute Mary Daley

Curriculum Instruction and Instructional Technology Planning and Professional Development Career and Technical education Executive Coordinator’s Office New York State Summer Institutes Adult Education and Workforce Development Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support 3

Updates Perkins plan for CTE NYS learning standards review process Questions, comments and feedback

Perkins IV Areas of Emphasis High skill, high wage or high demand occupations, including those that require math and science skills Emerging professions and regional workforce needs Program of study requirements

Perkins IV Areas of Emphasis Negotiated and local adjusted levels of performance, and program improvement plans if performance targets are not met Disaggregation of data for special populations to identify and close gaps Counseling programs that serve both students and parents and include postsecondary options

Perkins IV Areas of Emphasis Increased expectations for secondary- postsecondary articulation agreements Facilitating student transition from two year postsecondary program Increased coordination and collaboration between Title I and Title II programs Incentive grants for eligible recipients Teacher/faculty recruitment and retention 7

State Plan Components Planning, Coordination And Collaboration Prior to State Plan Submission State Administration Provision of Service for Special Populations Accountability and Evaluation Tech Prep Programs Financial Requirements 8

State Plan Time Line Information and request for input issued Public hearing held and input received Draft state plan components reviewed and approved by Board of Regents Full state plan shared at meeting and on the website State plan submitted 9

NYS Perkins IV State Plan Timeline P-16 Five-Year Plan DRAFT Distribution Draft components of the state 5 Year plan & Input 9/24 10/5 Albany/Capital Region Meeting and Webcast 5:15-7:15 pm 4/1 Final Plan due in Washington 11/9 12/13 2/1 Final draft of state plan for Internal SED approvals 10/26 *CTERC=Career Technical Education Resource Center Regional Meeting Re-writes from initial public comments and draft outline submission to Sr. Mgt for review Board of Regents Approve draft outline * Buffalo Meeting 3-5 pm 1/24 *NYC/LI/LH Meeting 3-5 pm 1/22 11/6 * Long Island *Albany/ Capital Region 2/12 Board of Regents Approve final draft 9/25 SWIB Mtg. 1/21 Draft of Plan *Rochester Meeting 3-5 pm PUBLIC HEARINGS Informational Meetings on Draft Plan 10/1 Plan website 10

Potential New Directions 1.Approved Programs 2.Postsecondary Linkage 3.Local Education Agencies-CTE Approvals 4.Promising and Best Practices 5.Adult English Language Learners and CTE 6.Administrators and Counselors 7.CTE’s Image 8.Student Leadership Organizations

Key Initiatives Statewide Center Application Process 12

Further Information and Input For further information as the state plan is developed, and to make additional comments and recommendations, go to the special Website that has been set up for this purpose:

Learning Standards Review Process Background and History P – 16 initiative Article VII mandate Perpetual system of review Order of review, ELA first

Status Check Regents steering committee SED planning committee Work with the new York Comprehensive Center (NYCC) SED office to oversee process 15

Principles of Standards Review Various levels of review Public input and comment throughout Need review across content areas Integrate literacy and technology Benchmark process of other states and nations 16

Principles (Cont.) Multifaceted process, not just review Must develop new and aligned assessments Connections with higher education and teacher preparation programs Engage experts at all levels of review Need long term comprehensive plan with timeline 17

Regents Steering Committee Interdisciplinary Standards Review Research Team (Panel of Experts) English Language Arts Health Physical Ed. and Family and Consumer Sciences Social Studies Languages Other than English Math Science Technology Career Development And Occupational Studies Arts Workgroups of Content Experts MST HPEFACS Attachment B New York State Learning Standards Review Structure Attachment B

Standard Review Initiative Table Attachment A Activity/ Academic Year Review of Standards ELACDOSSSHPEFMST LOTE ArtsELA Public Information, Roll-Out, and Curriculum Guidance ELA CDOS SS HPEF MST LOTE MST LOTE Arts ELA Professional development ELAELA CDOS SS ELA CDOS SS HPEF SS HPEF MST LOTE MST LOTE Arts MST ELA LOTE Arts ELA Implementatio n in Schools ELACDOSSSHPEFMST LOTE Arts ELA Test Development ELA SS ELA SS LOTE MST LOTE MST ELA LOTE MST ELA First New operational Test ELASSLOTE MST ELA Analysis, Intervention/T echnical Assistance and Feedback Loop.* ELA CDOS SS CDOS SS HPEF MST LOTE MST ELA LOTE Arts

Next Steps Board of regents action in October Secure public input on process Work with NYS stake holders, professional organizations and others on securing experts Invite participants at each level of review Finalize timeline and order of Standards Review 20

Question, Comments & Feedback Howard J. Goldsmith New York State Education Department Office Of Curriculum and Instructional Support OCIS Website: Telephone: (518)