Staff/Curriculum Development Network State Education Department Initiative on Career and Technical Education Howard J. Goldsmith - Executive Coordinator, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support Eric Suhr - Bureau Chief, Career and Technical Education Team May 28, 2009

2 CTE Future Directions - SED Perkins Plan - SED Perkins Plan - Eight Potential New Directions Regents Policy on CTE Regents Policy on CTE - NYC CTE Mayoral Task Force Report - Standards Review Initiative - Standards Review Initiative - National Research from the New York Comprehensive Center

3 Strategy and Process - Internal Engagement - Review Resources - Consider Research and Current Trends - Consult with National Leaders - NYS Stakeholders Input - Policy Considerations and Action Steps

4 CTE Work Group - CTE Staff - VESID/Special Education - Department of Labor - Higher Education - General Education Content Specialists - Middle Level Education - Teacher Certification - Adult Education - School Support Services - Alternative Programs Diverse groups and SED offices affecting CTE:

5 Field Input - Survey online (CTE Home Page) - Network Engagement - Reaction/Focus Panel - Electronic Town Hall Meeting (Fall 2009) - Identify short and long term Action Steps for Implementation

6 CTE Work Group – Discussion Framework 7 Content Areas 1.Access to CTE 2.CTE and Labor Market Data 3.Curriculum and Instruction 4.Career Awareness and Planning 5.Postsecondary Opportunities and Linkages 6.CTE Teacher Recruitment, Preparation, Certification and Professional Development 7.Out-of-School Youth and Adult Programs

7 Activity – SCDN Engagement 1.Review Hand-out 5 minutes 2.Table Discussion by Content Area 15 minutes 3.Report Out – Comments on Action Steps 10 minutes ________________________________________________________ 4.Take survey online 5.Promote survey in your Districts and Regions through June 10, 2009

8 Questions & Comments Web: Web: Howard J. Goldsmith Eric Suhr Thank You!