CTE Technical Assistance Center of New York

Join Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi BOCES) and heavy equipment instructors from across the state on June 24th and 25th for a two-day professional learning institute designed to strengthen technical expertise, instructional practices, and industry partnerships in heavy equipment programs. Participants will engage in industry-led technical breakout sessions focused on emerging equipment systems, diagnostics, emissions technology, and simulator integration. In addition, dedicated sessions will address program quality, NYSED reapproval requirements, articulation pathways, and innovative work-based learning strategies specific to heavy equipment programs. Register at https://lnkd.in/eaxavJxQ!

First time competing. Second place out of 48....David Vs. Goliath. Excited to share that two Mount Vernon CTE Hospitality/Culinary students placed 2nd and in the Top 16 in America’s Best High School Chef Competition at Monroe University on Saturday, earning $92K in scholarships. Only exceptional training and dedication could have made this possible for Mount Vernon’s first-ever entry in the national competition. Article here: https://lnkd.in/eVJjamS9

Join us on March 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM for CTE & Academic Integration: Why, Where, and How. What if CTE and academics did not just coexist, but powerfully reinforced one another? In this interactive session, the CTE TAC's Karyn Watt will unpack NYSED regulations surrounding integrated and specialized academics within CTE-approved programs and bring those requirements to life in practical, meaningful ways. Participants will explore why academic integration matters, where it is already happening, and how it can be expanded to meet commencement-level expectations with confidence. Through lesson samples and collaborative discussion, you will leave with concrete strategies for effective co-planning and co-teaching that strengthen curriculum, deepen rigor, and create authentic learning experiences that support both technical skill development and academic achievement. 🗓️ Date: March 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 🎯 Audience: CTE Educators This session is one of three offered during our full day of professional development on March 20th. Register now at ctetac.us/PD!

Last fall, we brought together more than 300 secondary and postsecondary CTE educators, plus business and industry partners, to explore how the New York State Portrait of a Graduate aligns with CTE. That work turned into a research brief I had the opportunity to author, and now I am excited to chat more about this work at our March 20 virtual PD session, Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life in CTE. I will be sharing key insights from the brief, a few takeaways that stood out to us, and why this is encouraging news for CTE educators across New York State. Not to give too much away, but the findings made a strong case that CTE is already a powerful place for the Portrait of a Graduate to come alive.

Join us on March 20th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for Successfully Integrating Authentic Writing into Project-Based Learning. Strong written communication skills are essential in today’s workforce. In this session, Sherry St. Clair of Reflective Learning LLC will share practical strategies for seamlessly embedding authentic writing into project-based learning experiences. Participants will explore engaging writing techniques that help students retain information, demonstrate content knowledge, and communicate their thinking effectively. All strategies shared can be easily adapted to any curriculum area. 🗓️ Date: March 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 🎯 Audience: Educators This session is one of three offered during our full day of professional development on March 20th. Ready to strengthen writing within your PBL experiences? Register now at ctetac.us/PD!

Join us on March 20th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life in CTE. Ready to move Portrait of a Graduate attributes from posters to practice? In this session, Tanner Thompson from the CTE TAC will share four field-informed findings gathered from CTE stakeholders across New York State and translate them into a simple, usable action framework. Participants will walk away with concrete strategies to embed Portrait of a Graduate attributes into daily instruction, program planning and evidence, and work-based learning and partnership experiences, along with a clear starting point to bring back to their classroom or leadership team. 🗓️ Date: March 20, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 🎯 Audience: CTE Educators This is one of three sessions offered during our full day of professional development on March 20th. Ready to bring the new Portrait of a Graduate to life? Register now at ctetac.us/PD!

Join the CTE TAC on Friday, March 20th for a FULL DAY of Professional Learning! Each 90-minute session will be FREE, VIRTUAL, and CTLE-Approved! Register now at ctetac.us/pd!