Educators

 Effective CTE pathways should embody the following attributes and design characteristics:

• CTE schools should be built on the existing NYC DOE Characteristics of Effective Schools
  
• CTE Programs of Study will differ from industry to industry but share these common elements:
  • Rigorous standards for graduation reflecting 21st century competencies.
  • A cohesive sequence of academic courses paired with CTE courses and integrated content as appropriate, building both basic and enhanced competencies.
  • Specific mechanisms that connect the entire high school program to a related industry and postsecondary pathway. 
  • Designed to culminate with a recognized credential or certificate and explicit post-secondary opportunities.
    
• The NYC DOE will continue to work with NY SED to improve the quality of our CTE programs through the program approval process.  We believe these collaborative efforts we will help schools use the program approval process to build the capacity to create challenging and rigorous programs that prepare New York City students for exciting futures 

Click here  for a current list of Programs of Study in NYC

• Carl C. Perkins IV 2009 (VTEA Funding FY 09)
• The Program Approval Process
  To promote quality and strengthen the portfolio of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs available in New York City schools, the NYCDOE CTE office encourages high schools with CTE programs to earn recognized endorsement through the New York State Education’s Program Approval Process (PAP). 
  
  The Program Approval Process recognizes CTE programs that provide its students with essential academic and technical content, as well as experiential learning opportunities, that will prepare them to pursue productive post-secondary education and careers. The process is a central lever for holding schools accountable for implementing quality CTE programs. 
  
  Programs that are endorsed by the state qualify for supplementary federal funding.  Students who complete all requirements of a state-approved CTE program of study and meet all other high school graduation requirements also receive a technical endorsement on their graduating high school diplomas.   
   
  
  
• Information for Teachers and Teacher Candidates
  Information on CTE certification, DOE job opportunties, available resources and professional development.
  
  
• Work-Based Learning Information

  Quality work-based learning makes school-based learning more relevant by providing an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to structured work outside the classroom, and thus helps students to see the connection between learning, future employment and post-secondary education

• The Justice Resource Center
  Information about programs and services available to schools through the Justice Resource Center, the country's model urban initiative for civic and law-related education.
• The National Academy Foundation - NYC Academies

  The National Academy Foundation (NAF) was created as a partnership between business leaders and educators to address the need to prepare students for professional careers.  Vist this site for more information about the New York City Academies.

• Virtual Enterprises (VE)
  Pioneered in NYC high schools, the Virtual Enterprises Program (VE) offers students the opportunity to experience in a simulated business environment all facets of being an employee in a firm.  This program has drawn national attention as an applied learning instructional model for global business, economics, finance, and career education.  Visit this site for more information.
• New York State Education Department CTE
  CTE information from the New York State Department of Education (SED) including policy, practices and requirements.