1. Dr. Constance H. Spohn, Assistant Director
Understanding the CDOS Credential and Related Pathways
CTE Conference
Hofstra University
November 16, 2018
Presented by
Dr. Constance H. Spohn, Assistant Director

2. Today’s Goals
Develop a clearer understanding of the CDOS credential and its components.
Identify, Examine and Compare Components – CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE Pathway
Understand the commonalities and differences of CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathways and CTE Pathways

3. CDOS Standards
1. The Arts 2. Career Development and Occupational Studies 3. English Language Arts 4. Health , Physical Education and Family and Consumer Science 5. Languages Other Than English 6. Mathematics, Science and Technology 7. Social Studies
Let’s start with the CDOS standards.
One set of 7 sets of NYS standards – been around for about 20 years
They were for all students.
Were to have been integrated into all curriculum areas, but often left to the responsibility of CTE only

4. CDOS Learning Standards
Standard 1 Career Development:
Knowledgeable about the world of work, personal interests and abilities, career awareness and exploration
Standard 2 Integrated Learning:
Academic knowledge and skills applied in the workplace and other settings
Standard 3a Universal Foundation Skills:
Foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace (employability skills, 21st century skills)
Standard 3b (optional) Career Majors:
Career specific technical knowledge and skills

5. Historical Perspective
June 2013—BOR approves CDOS Credential for SWD
January 2015—BOR approves multiple pathways (Field Memo—April 2015) – CTE Pathway
Regents approved the CDOS Pathway in June 2016 for all students
CDOS standards are a foundation of CTE – Pathways,

6. Comparison: CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE (4+1) Pathway
CDOS Credential (June 2013)
CTE (4+1) Pathway (June 2015)
CDOS Pathway (June 2016)
Diploma Credit Requirement
No minimum credit requirement
Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 credits
Regents Exam Requirement
No Regents exam requirement
Pass the 4 required Regents exams (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies)
Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
Other Requirements
Complete the requirements in Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1
Complete a Career Plan
Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS Learning Standards 1, 2, & 3a
Successful Completion of at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences (of which at least 54 hrs. must be in work-based learning)
Complete an employability profile
Option 2
Meets the requirement for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials (i.e. NWRC)
Successfully complete an approved CTE program of study:
3 or more credits of CTE coursework that is rigorous and focused on a career
Participate in work-based learning experiences
Pass the 3-part industry based national technical assessment
Complete the same requirements for the CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2
Technical Assessment Requirement
Pass a 3-part industry based national technical assessment approved by the Commissioner and Board of Regents
Students Leave High School with…
Students exit school with the CDOS Credential as a standalone or an addition to a Regents/Local Diploma
Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND a Technical Endorsement
Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND the CDOS Credential
Have participants look at the comparison chart IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF FOLDER.
Explain that we will review the CTE (4+1) Pathway requirement, the CDOS Credential, and the CDOS Pathway requirements beginning with the CDOS Credential because it came first.
ADVANCE TO SLIDE 5

7. What is the CDOS Credential?
Originally a Special Education Credential
Replaced the IEP diploma as of July 1, 2013
An addition to a student’s Regents/Local diploma or;
A stand alone exit credential
Documents student achievements and work experiences for future employment

8. Who is responsible for student documentation?
First responsibility falls on the Special
Education Team(i.e. special educators,
transition counselors, IEP team)
Secondary responsibility falls on guidance
counselors, CTE teachers, employers,
WBL Coordinators

9. CDOS Credential Criteria
Then open to all students with a disability, now all students who do not qualify for the NYSAA
May be earned by students who fulfill the requirements of the credential
Two options for students to earn the credential

10. CDOS Credential No minimum credit requirement
No Regents exam requirement but students must have access to Regents level coursework
Complete all the requirements for Option 1 or Option 2
Students exit school with the CDOS Credential

11. Components: CDOS Credential
Option 1
Complete a Career Plan
Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS Commencement Learning Standards 1, 2, & 3a
Successfully complete at least 216 hours of CTE
coursework (taught by a CTE teacher) and/or work based learning experiences, of which at least 54 hours must be in WBL (grades 9-12)
Complete an employability profile
Completed 12 years of school excluding kindergarten

12. CTE Coursework - LEA
Grades 9-12 career and technical courses at the district level
CTE credits/units of study – must be taught by a certified CTE instructor
.5 or 1.0 credits/unit of study per course
Course offerings are in the following content areas
Agricultural
Business and Marketing
Family and Consumer Sciences
Technology Education
Or a program at a BOCES

13. Components: CDOS Credential
Option 2
Meets the requirements for one of the nationally
recognized work readiness credentials including, but not limited to:
National Work Readiness Credential
SkillsUSA Work Force Ready Employability Assessment
National Career Readiness Certificate WorkKeys (ACT) and
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Workforce Skills Certification System

14. 4+ 1 Pathway Options + 1 CTE -2015 CDOS CDOS -2016
4 Required Regents Examinations
STEM
Math
English
Science
Social Studies
Humanities
+ 1
Arts
@015
LOTE

15. CDOS- June 2016

17. Students in approved CTE programs do not automatically receive WBL hours.
Independent demonstration of mastery of skills within a CTE classroom to provide a service or produce a product for a customer = to WBL hours

18. CTE Programs of Study
A grade 9-12 approved program in career and technical education
3 or more credits granted per program of study and must be within the same career pathway
CTE programs are organized in the following content areas:
Agricultural education
Business and Marketing education
Family and Consumer Sciences education
Health Occupations
Technology education
Trade and Technical education

19. Components: CDOS Pathway
► Meet the minimum diploma requirement of
22 Credits
► Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one
each in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies
► PLUS complete the requirements for the
CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2
Students exit school with a Regents/Local diploma and the CDOS Credential
Let’s talk about the components of the CDOS Pathway which began in June 2016, Refer the chart in their packets.
With the CDOS pathway students must meet the 22 diploma credit requirement because they are working toward a Regents Diploma
They must pass 4 core area required Regents exams (55-65 for a Local and <65 for Regents)
Plus complete requirements for either Option 1 or Option 2.
Leave school with Regents/local diploma and CDOS Cred.
ADVANCE TO SLIDE 10

20. Comparison: CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE (4+1) Pathway
CDOS Credential (June 2013)
CTE (4+1) Pathway (June 2015)
CDOS Pathway (June 2016)
Diploma Credit Requirement
No minimum credit requirement
Meet the minimum diploma requirement of 22 credits
Regents Exam Requirement
No Regents exam requirement
Pass the 4 required Regents exams (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies)
Pass the 4 required Regents exams, one each in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
Other Requirements
Complete the requirements in Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1
Complete a Career Plan
Demonstrate achievement of the CDOS Learning Standards 1, 2, & 3a
Successful Completion of at least 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences (of which at least 54 hrs. must be in work-based learning)
Complete an employability profile
Option 2
Meets the requirement for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials (i.e. NWRC)
Successfully complete an approved CTE program of study:
3 or more credits of CTE coursework that is rigorous and focused on a career
Participate in work-based learning experiences
Pass the 3-part industry based national technical assessment
Complete the same requirements for the CDOS Credential in Option 1 or Option 2
Technical Assessment Requirement
Pass a 3-part industry based national technical assessment approved by the Commissioner and Board of Regents
Students Leave High School with…
Students exit school with the CDOS Credential as a standalone or an addition to a Regents/Local Diploma
Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND a Technical Endorsement
Students exit school with a Regents/Local Diploma AND the CDOS Credential
Have participants look at the comparison chart IN THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF FOLDER.
Explain that we will review the CTE (4+1) Pathway requirement, the CDOS Credential, and the CDOS Pathway requirements beginning with the CDOS Credential because it came first.
ADVANCE TO SLIDE 5

21. Work Based Learning –
A Commonality

22. What do you consider to be work based learning?
How much time do you devote to it in your programs?
One of the common points of the CDOS Credential, CTE Pathway an CDOS Pathway

23. Question:
Does a student automatically earn WBL hours when they are enrolled in a CTE course or an approved CTE program?
Answer: NO!

24. Work Based Learning
is defined as learning activities that take place in the workplace or in the school in collaboration with the community to provide a service or produce a product that meets industry standards.

25. Examples:
a. Students practicing tool use and developing related skills, facilitated
by the CTE instructor is not work-based learning and hours may not
be counted towards the CDOS credential.
b. Students building a shed using related skills they have already
mastered, supervised by a CTE instructor at the request of a paying
customer is work-based learning and ours maybe be counted
towards the CDOS credential.
c. A student participates in job shadowing arranged by their school WBL
program with a retail store observing various jobs conducted by
employees of the business. The next school year the student interviews
and is offered a part-time position working in one of the jobs they
previously observed. The school enters into an agreement with the
employer where the student is paid for this part-time work which has a
direct relationship with the instructional program the student is enrolled
in.
Has not mastered the skills needed for an occupational task.
May not be meeting minimum industry standards
CTE instructor acting as the supervisor ensuring that time, tasks and materials are being performed and used productively
All of these experiences would be considered work based learning for purposed of accumulating hours toward the CDOS credential.

26. Job Shadowing
Community Based Work Program
Community Service/Volunteering
School-Based Enterprise
Senior Project – Specific Criteria
Possibility of WBL hours within an
approved CTE program
Must be under the supervision of the
school district

27. Work Based Learning Experiences
cooperative work experience program,
clinical experience,
diversified cooperative work experience program,
internships,
career exploration internship program,
pre-apprenticeship programs, and
supportive employment programs, etc.

28. Non-Registered Programs
*8982- Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development
Registered Programs
CO-OP* - Career and Technical Education Cooperative Work Experience Program> paid/unpaid
CEIP* - Career Exploration Internship Program >unpaid
GEWEP** - General Education Work Experience Program >paid/unpaid
WECEP** - Work Experience and Career Exploration Program >paid
**8981 – Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Awareness
Non-Registered Programs
Job Shadowing
Community Service
On-Site Projects
Supervised Clinical (Health Sciences)
School Based Enterprise

29. Coordinator of Work Based Learning Program Extension
Career Development 8982
Career Awareness 8981
Certified CTE teacher
Complete 6 credits of WBL coursework
Must document 600 hours of work experience outside of the classroom
Any certified teacher or school counselor
Complete 6 credits of WBL coursework
Must document 300 hours of work experience outside of the classroom

30. Employer Expectations
Defining Career Readiness Skills
Defining Career Specific Skills
Knowledge and Skills Related to Individual College and Career Plans
Adding Certifications and Work Experiences

31. And Today We: Reviewed the CDOS Standards 1, 2, 3a & 3b
Reviewed and identified the characteristics and commonalities of the CDOS Credential, CDOS Pathway and CTE Pathway and looked at their fit with our work.
Thought about meaningful and allowable work based learning as it applies to the credential and pathways.

33. Resources:
NYS CDOS Commencement Credential Questions and Answers, Sept. 2018
Special Education Field Advisory – NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential
NYS Work Based Learning Manual

34. Thank You Constance Spohn connie@spnet.us 518-723-2138 w.