June 2009

The University of the State of New York
State Education Department
Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education
Albany, NY 12234

Sequences in Career and Technical Education

Q.  What should school districts currently use in developing sequences in Career and Technical Education?

Sequences in Career and Technical Education of three, four, and five units or more, must either conform to the sequence descriptions as outlined in the Occupational Education Curriculum of New York State Handbook, 1989 edition or be approved through the 2001 Regent’s policy on CTE Program Approval. These sequences are in effect for current high school students and those students entering ninth grade in 2001. Substitution of other courses for those specified in the Handbook is not allowed unless State approval has been given.

If you have any questions on this topic, communications should be directed to:

Career and Technical Education Team
(518) 486-1547
emsccte@mail.nysed.gov