The document discusses the P-TECH model in collaboration with NAF, focusing on a rigorous education system that integrates workplace learning and support for students pursuing STEM careers. Key benefits include a cost-free associate degree, mentorship opportunities, and alignment with industry needs to develop a skilled workforce. It emphasizes customized pathways, project-based learning, and collaboration between schools and employers to enhance students' career readiness.

1. #NAFNext2014

2. NAF and P-TECH
A Perfect Collaboration
Mike Dardaris, Tom Pendleton, Robin Willner
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3. http://www.btechnyc.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=56013
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4. OVERVIEW: WHAT IS P-TECH?
MIDDLE JOBS AND ONE COMMUNITIES
CHALLENGE
P-TECH AND NAF – COMMON GOALS;
UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES
NEXT STEPS
AGENDA

5. • Rigorous, relevant “grades 9 to 14”
education for STEM careers;
• Workplace learning, e.g. professional
mentors, worksite visits & internships;
• Individualized support & pathways;
• Cost-free AAS degree in a STEM field; AND
• First in line guarantee for a job with
business partners at graduation
NYS P-TECH: KEY BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

6. • Develop programs of study in high-wage,
high-skill, high-demand career areas;
• Align school, college and community
systems;
• Promote appropriate career choice and
preparation; AND
• Ensure that employers in key industries
have access to a talented and skilled
workforce.
NYS P-TECH WILL ALSO:

7. • Focus on College
• Common Core State Standards
• High expectations & college culture
• Focus on Careers
• Skills mapping & backwards planning
• Workplace learning & authentic PBL
• Focus on Students
• Serves students across academic levels
UNIQUE SCHOOL DESIGN

8. • Integrated six year curriculum
• Redesigned scope and sequence
• Attention to academic, technical & workplace
mastery
• Integrated instruction & project-based learning
• Individual pathways
• Extended time in the daily/weekly schedule and
annual calendar
• Support services and community resources
• Ongoing, collaborative professional development
PROGRAM ELEMENTS

9. NYS P-TECH: NEW MODELS
Design Principles
CustomizationInnovation

11. NAF and NYS P-TECH are both committed to
building career pathways for students from high
school to adulthood:
•What are the key practices of each model?
•What are the most successful practices of each
model?
•What do you think each one could learn from
the other model?
•Are there any important elements that are not
included in either model?
NAF & NYS P-TECH: Building Career
Pathways

12. QUESTIONS?
NEXT STEPS
#NAFNext2014

13. THANK YOU!
Mike Dardaris
mdardaris@hfmboces.org
Chief Learning Officer
HFM P-Tech Early College High School
Tom Pendleton
TPendleton@schools.nyc.gov
Deputy Executive Director
Career & Work Readiness
Office of Postsecondary Readiness
NYC Department of Education
Robin Willner
robin.willner@bcnys.org
Director
NYS P-TECH Leadership Council