Statewide Network of Middle Level Liaisons

1. Statewide Network of Middle Level Liaisons Update on OCIS Initiatives Howard J. GoldsmithExecutive CoordinatorOffice of Curriculum and Instructional Support (OCIS)NYS Education Department November 1, 2007

2. Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support(OCIS) Assistant Commissioner's Office Howard J. Goldsmith Executive Coordinator Adult Education and Workforce Development Tom Orsini Planning and Professional Development Alysan Slighter Career and technical Education Eric Suhr Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology Anne Schiano Summer Institute Mary Daley www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis

3. Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support Curriculum Instruction and Instructional Technology Career and Technical education Executive Coordinator’s Office Adult Education and Workforce Development Planning and Professional Development New York State Summer Institutes 3

4. Updates • Perkins plan for CTE • NYS learning standards review process • Questions, comments and feedback

5. Perkins IV Areas of Emphasis • High skill, high wage or high demand occupations, including those that require math and science skills • Emerging professions and regional workforce needs • Program of study requirements

6. Perkins IV Areas of Emphasis • Negotiated and local adjusted levels of performance, and program improvement plans if performance targets are not met • Disaggregation of data for special populations to identify and close gaps • Counseling programs that serve both students and parents and include postsecondary options

7. Perkins IV Areas of Emphasis • Increased expectations for secondary-postsecondary articulation agreements • Facilitating student transition from two year postsecondary program • Increased coordination and collaboration between Title I and Title II programs • Incentive grants for eligible recipients • Teacher/faculty recruitment and retention 7

8. State Plan Components • Planning, Coordination And Collaboration Prior to State Plan Submission • State Administration • Provision of Service for Special Populations • Accountability and Evaluation • Tech Prep Programs • Financial Requirements 8

9. State Plan Time Line • Information and request for input issued • Public hearing held and input received • Draft state plan components reviewed and approved by Board of Regents • Full state plan shared at meeting and on the website • State plan submitted 9

10. P-16 Five-Year Plan DRAFT 2008-2013 NYS Perkins IV State Plan Timeline Informational Meetings on Draft Plan PUBLIC HEARINGS Albany/Capital Region Meeting and Webcast5:15-7:15 pm *RochesterMeeting 3-5 pm *Buffalo Meeting3-5 pm *NYC/LI/LHMeeting3-5 pm Final draft of state plan for Internal SED approvals *Albany/Capital Region * Long Island 1/22 9/24 11/6 1/24 10/5 10/26 10/1 2/1 2007 2008 4/1 9/25 11/9 2/12 12/13 1/21 Plan website DistributionDraft components of the state 5 Year plan & Input Draft of Plan Board of Regents Approve draft outline Final Plan due in Washington SWIBMtg. Board of Regents Approve final draft Re-writes from initial public comments and draft outline submission to Sr. Mgt for review 10 *CTERC=Career Technical Education Resource Center Regional Meeting

11. Potential New Directions • Approved Programs • Postsecondary Linkage • Local Education Agencies-CTE Approvals • Promising and Best Practices • Adult English Language Learners and CTE • Administrators and Counselors • CTE’s Image • Student Leadership Organizations

12. Key Initiatives • Statewide Center • Application Process 12

13. Further Information and Input For further information as the state plan is developed, and to make additional comments and recommendations, go to the special Website that has been set up for this purpose: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/perkins4/sp/

14. Learning Standards Review Process Background and History • P – 16 initiative • Article VII mandate • Perpetual system of review • Order of review, ELA first

15. Status Check • Regents steering committee • SED planning committee • Work with the new York Comprehensive Center (NYCC) • SED office to oversee process 15

16. Principles of Standards Review • Various levels of review • Public input and comment throughout • Need review across content areas • Integrate literacy and technology • Benchmark process of other states and nations 16

17. Principles (Cont.) • Multifaceted process, not just review • Must develop new and aligned assessments • Connections with higher education and teacher preparation programs • Engage experts at all levels of review • Need long term comprehensive plan with timeline 17

18. New York State Learning Standards Review Structure Regents Steering Committee Interdisciplinary Standards Review Research Team (Panel of Experts) Math Science Technology English Language Arts Social Studies Arts M S T Health Physical Ed. and Family and Consumer Sciences Languages Other than English Career Development And Occupational Studies H PE FACS Workgroups of Content Experts Attachment B Attachment B

19. Standard Review Initiative Table Attachment A

20. Next Steps • Board of regents action in October • Secure public input on process • Work with NYS stake holders, professional organizations and others on securing experts • Invite participants at each level of review • Finalize timeline and order of Standards Review 20

21. Question, Comments & Feedback Howard J. Goldsmith New York State Education Department Office Of Curriculum and Instructional Support OCIS Website: www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/ E-mail: emscocis@mail.nysed.gov Telephone: (518) 474-8892