the 4 th statewide institute on transition: preparing students and systems for multiple pathways to...
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The 4th Statewide Institute on Transition: Preparing Students and Systems for Multiple Pathways to Graduation
3/27/14
The Intersection of CareerZone, the Career
Plan and the CDOS Commencement
Credential
Today We will…
Revisit CDOS Standards & the NYSED Career Plan
Review elements of CareerZone that connect to the SED Career Plan & support the CDOS Commencement Credential
Share information on the National Work Readiness Credential
Explore CareerZone resources for classroom implementation
Everything Old is New Again
The Career Plan: A Roadmap to Post HS Readiness
“an important mechanism to add relevance and meaning to learning experiences across subject areas. The career development model used to create the Career Plan aligns with the CDOS standards.”
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/careerplan/
Students With a Career Plan Have an Advantage Over Those Who Do Not
More certain of career directionMore certain of career direction
More confident in their ability to More confident in their ability to secure meaningful employmentsecure meaningful employment
More likely to have jobs related to More likely to have jobs related to their current educational program their current educational program
Career Plan Format OptionsCareer Plan Format Options
NYSED has an existing Career Plan that can be used to meet this requirement
NYSED has an existing Career Plan that can be used to meet this requirement
Research Shows: Good Plans Begin With Good Decisions
NYSDOL can NYSDOL can help you help you
support your support your students with students with
career career planning planning though though
CareerZoneCareerZone
www.careerzone.ny.govwww.careerzone.ny.gov
Intermediate
Commencement
CDOS vs CDOS?CDOS vs CDOS?
New: Implemented 2013 School Year
Designed to replace the IEP Diploma
Includes the CDOS Learning Standards, among other requirements
New: Implemented 2013 School Year
Designed to replace the IEP Diploma
Includes the CDOS Learning Standards, among other requirements
Represents 3 of the 28 NYS Learning Standards (Pre-Common Core)
Represents 3 of the 28 NYS Learning Standards (Pre-Common Core)
CDOS Learning StandardsCDOS Learning Standards
•Standard 1: Career DevelopmentStudents will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options, and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to future career decisions
•Standard 2: Integrated Learning Students will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings.
•Standard 3: Universal Foundation Skills Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace.
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Create career plan to document skills and complete activities
to help connect school and work
Create career plan to document skills and complete activities
to help connect school and work
Assessment tools
support self knowledge
Assessment tools
support self knowledge
www.careerzone.ny.govwww.careerzone.ny.gov
CareerZone tracks these foundation skills
How Are We Doing So Far?
CDOS Commencement Credential CDOS Commencement Credential
Option 1:o Develop a Career Plano Engage in CTE Courseworko Demonstrate Achievement of CDOS Standardso Have at least one completed Employability Profile
Option 2:o Work Readiness Credentials
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/CDOScredential-memo-613.htm
CareerZone and Work Based Learning
CareerZone Job Links
Documentation process begins in high school (Grade 9)
Planning can begin prior to high school. Doing so will populate CareerZone’s Middle School Career Plan
CDOS Commencement Credential CDOS Commencement Credential
(1 of 4 credentials recognized by NYSED for Option 2) •Credential developed in response to employers stating they needed employees equipped with entry-level skills
National Work Readiness Credential
All the Credentials
• National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC)
• SkillsUSA Work Force Ready Employability Assessment
• National Career Readiness Certificate WorkKeys - (ACT)
• Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems Workforce Skills Certification System
NWRC Players
NYS Department of Labor –encouraging local areas to take advantage of the test based on employer feedback and benefit to customers
National Work Readiness Council – 501(c)(3) charged with the day-to-day operations and development of the NWRC
CASTLE Worldwide – NWRC exam item developers and maintenance of online, test delivery system
Steck Vaughn – Curriculum development, test center certification, voucher sales, and marketing
NWRC Elements
4 tests1. Workplace
Math2. Workplace
Reading3. Active
Listening 4. Situational
Judgment
MeasuMeasurere
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8 Skills1. Cooperate with others2. Conflict resolution and
negotiation3. Observe critically 4. Problem solving and
decision making5. Listen actively6. Read with understanding7. Use math to solve
problems8. Take responsibility for
learning
NWRC Process - Preparation
• Students prepare for exam
using Steck Vaughn’s Work Skills curriculum or curriculum that aligns to the 8 skills the NWRC measures
• Students can practice NWRC test questions on the NWRC website or through Steck Vaughn
NWRC Process - Testing
• Once you feel a student is
prepared for the NWRC, you will then sign them up to take the exam
• Your school can become a NWRC test site or you can call an existing NWRC test site to schedule student to test
NWRC Process - Testing
• The NWRC exam has certain
time limits as to when students can test and re-test (see below)Average test time: 2 to 2 ½ hours Allotted time: 3 hours 15 minutes
•All 4 tests must be completed within 30 days from the date they take the first test
• If a student fails a test –
they must wait 25 days to retake (remediation)
• Student must pass all 4 tests within 1 year of the date they took the first test
NWRC Process – Re-testing
NWRC Process – Costs
• Work Skills Curriculum Reading Book: $15.95
Math Book: $15.95Situational Judgment and Active Listening Book: $15.95
•One-Time Test Site Fee: $300
NWRC Process – Costs
CDOS Learning Standards
The Career
Plan
CareerZone
IT’S ALL CONNECTED
NWRC
CDOS Commencement
Credential
How it All Fits Together
Career Plan
CareerZone
CDOSLearning Standards
CDOSCommencement
Credential
CareerZoneLesson
PlanDatabase
Browse New Lesson Plans By…
Grade LevelGrade Level
SubjectSubject
TopicTopic
Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Each lesson plan suggests an appropriate range of grade levels based on its content. After selecting an appropriate grade level, please take into consideration the intended
grade level range of each lesson plan.
Nearly all lessons integrate several subjects into one lesson. This allows you to teach one
in-depth lesson across a broad range of different subjects, or to focus in on a subject
that integrates several others.
Looking for a specific topic to teach? From career development topics to topics in social studies, find the lesson you are looking for to
fit the content you want to teach.
Find lessons that fit the needs of your classroom and your instructional
methods.
CareerZone Instructional Videos
1. Overview of the NYS CareerZone System2. The CareerZone Portfolio Overview3.CDOS Commencement Credential & CareerZone4. Uncovering Possibilities with Career Assessments5. Dig Deeper with the Occupation Profiles6. Creating Dollars and $ense with Financial Literacy 7. Tools to Help You on Your Job Search
A Few Things to Consider
Take Time to Master CareerZone
Implementation Looks DifferentAcross the State
And even across a district or school building
We’re Here If You Need Us
Additional Resources
• CDOS Commencement Credential Info and Webinars: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/gradrequirements/home.html
• NWRC Information: http://www.workreadiness.com/nwrcred.html
• Career Plan Information: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/careerplan/
• CDOS Resource Guide: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/cdlearn/cdosresourceguide.html)
• CareerZone Assistance: [email protected]
Questions?
Vicki GrayCareer Development & Youth Initiatives Office Division of Employment and Workforce [email protected] 518.402.0440