New York State Commencement Credentials Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (Skills Credential) Mrs. Patricia Kolodnicki Special Education Teacher, Salk Middle School Transition Facilitator

Page 3: What is this credential? The New York State Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) were developed in 1995 by a curriculum and assessment committee compromised of K- post secondary educators, school administrators, community and business representatives, and parents. Build on the importance of: Career planning Integrated/applied learning Basic life and work skills to all students

Who? Student who currently have an IEP can earn a CDOS or Skills credential starting June 2015. No IEP diplomas will be issued after June 2014. Skills credentials will be earned by students who are alternately assessed.

Key Information A CDOS or Skills Credential is a graduation document earned by students who have an IEP. A CDOS can be earned in conjunction with a Regents diploma or as a stand alone commencement credential.

Components: 1. Instruction in the CDOS Learning Standards 2. Student participation in community and work-based learning experiences 3. Student engagement in career planning and preparation

Page 4: Requirements for CDOS: Option 1 Complete a Career Plan Demonstrate achievement of the commencement level CDOS learning standards Successfully completes 216 hours of participation in CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences at least 54 hours must be in work-based learning experiences Has a completed Employability Profile Option 2 Meets the requirements for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials, including but not limited to: National Work Readiness Credential; National Career Readiness Certificate-(ACT) WorkKeys; SkillsUSA Work Force Ready Employability Assessment; and Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems Workforce Skills Certification System

Page 5: Component 1: Coursework Students must complete 216 hours 2 credits of Career and Technical Education course (CTE) This MUST be taught by a CTE teacher Some courses include: Robotics, Computer Programming, Child Development, and Personal Money Management, among others.

Page 8: Component 1: CDOS Learning Standards 1. Career Development: knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills, abilities and aptitudes to future career decisions 2. Integrated Learning: academic knowledge and skills applied in the workplace and other settings 3a. Universal Foundation Skills: foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace 3b. Career Majors: career specific technical knowledge/skills

Page 6: Component 2: Work-Based Learning Job Shadowing Student observation only Non-paid, on-site, career exploration experiences Community Service/ Volunteering Increases community awareness and involvement Does not directly connect to knowledge and technical skills learned in the classroom Senior Project Students research a topic or career interest in a specific career pathway School Based Enterprise Exists within a school to provide services for students and/or staff Examples are a school store or a credit union

Page 26: Employability Profile: Documents attainment of commencement level CDOS learning standards and as appropriate: Attainment of technical knowledge and work-related skills; Work experiences; Other work-related and academic achievements; and Performance on industry-based assessments *Note: At least one profile must be completed within one year of exit.

Demonstrates attainment of performance skills such as: attendance, punctuality, taking initiative, response to supervision, communication skills, and health and safety.

Component 3: Career Planning www.careerzone.ny.gov A complete assessment, exploration, and organizational tool for students. 1) Students complete assessments to determine personal strengths. 2) Students explore NYS careers in real-time 3) Students track their personal goals, progress, resume, reference list, and career plan.

Page 17: Career Plan

Page 34: IEP Writing Guide Drop downs and language have changed with the implementation of CDOS and the Skills credential. NYS explains that work-based learning should be detailed on the IEP, but not a specific location, only the type of job. Ex: retail Goals should be created with the drive that students can and will be in the work force and need to be ready!

Resources and Links NYS CDOS Memo & Documents (Career plan, Employability profile) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/CDOScredential-memo-613.htm NYS CDOS Questions and Answers http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/gradrequirements/CDOS-QA-1113.htm