Last year, the New York State Education Department developed an exit credential for high school students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) requiring special education support.
In resopnse, Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute is offering a new Work-Based Learning (WBL) service starting in the 2015-2016 school year.
Students seeking this alternate graduation path must meet specific requirements that include a minimum of 54 hours in work-based learning, developing an employability profile/career plan, and other criteria to meet the Career Development Occupational Studies (CDOS) credential requirements under an approved WBL coordinator.
Read more about CTI's assistance with CDOS Credential HERE in the March Spotlight.