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ADMINISTRATION
                         Mark C. Davey, Ed.D.
                  District Superintendent/CEO

                             Amy Campbell
                 Assistant Superintendent for
                         Educational Services
                                                    OUR MISSION
                                     Eric Bell      Champlain Valley Educational Services empowers students, schools and
                  Assistant Superintendent of
                                                    communities by providing exemplary education, training, support and
                        Management Services
                                                    shared services.
                          Michele Friedman
    Director of Career & Technical Education

                           Matthew Slattery         OUR VISION
                 Director of Special Education
                                                    We aspire to be a nationally recognized, premier provider of dynamic and
                                 Christine Myers    innovative programs and services, serving as a catalyst for personal and
                                        Treasurer   regional economic growth.

                CVES BOARD
                                                    OUR CORE BELIEFS
              Michael St. Pierre, President
                                                       • Students are our first priority.
                 Ed Marin, Vice President
                                                       • We value open and honest communication.
     Bruce Murdock, Deputy Vice President
                               Leisa Boise             • We embrace collaboration and shared decision-making.
                             Patricia Gero             • We promote creativity and innovation.
                    Richard Harriman, Sr.              • All students can learn and be successful.
                        Donna LaRocque
                                                       • We all lead by example.
                        Richard Malaney
                                                       • We act with integrity, fostering respect for all.
                        Thomas McCabe
                            Lori Saunders              • Students, family and community are valued partners for success.
                           Florence Sears              • We ensure a safe, supportive learning and work environment.
                            Doug Spilling              • We all impact the educational process and are dedicated to perform
                           Donna Wotton                   at the highest possible levels.

                                                    Public Non-Discrimination Notice:
                                                    Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES a/k/a/ Champlain Valley Educational Services
                                                    does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any
                                                    other legally protected status in its programs, activities, employment and admissions; and
                                                    provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
                                                    Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to:

          Edited, Designed & Printed by the         John Iorio – Civil Rights Compliance Officer        Matt Slattery– Section 504 Compliance Officer
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       CVES Communications & Print Shop Teams
                                                    1585 Military Turnpike                              P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
                                                    P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY 12901                 Phone: 518-561-0100 Ext. 299
                                                    Phone: 518-561-0100 Ext. 236

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Dear Friends,
                                                                                     TABLE OF CONTENTS
I would like to thank our component school
districts’ Boards of Education and Administrators
for their continuing support and collaboration                                        Champlain Valley Educational Services
during this pandemic. Looking forward to                                              Administrative Staff                      2
the 2022-23 school year, our goal remains                                             CVES Board President & District
maintaining the full in-person instruction                                            Superintendent’s Messages                 3
that we have had at CVES this year. Working                                           Component Districts /Superintendents
together, I know we can make that happen.                                             and Board Presidents                      4
In the following pages, you will find the fruits of that labor of love – the CVES     Calendar                                  4
Programs and Services that we have created together. CVES is responsive to
the needs of our component school districts, your Chief School Officers, Boards       Administrative Support Services
of Education, administrators and staff. Our students are your students. Our
                                                                                      District Superintendent’s Services       5
successes are your successes. Our collaboration began in 1949, and from the
outset, shared services have been essential to the success of our students, and to
                                                                                      Management Services                       6
the financial health of our component school districts.                               Cross Contracts Link                      8
As we have for the past 72 years and counting, CVES will continue to offer
the highest-quality programs and services to our 16 component partners in             CV-TEC Program Descriptions
education in the 2022-23 school year. Our commitment to being a good value            Division Overview                         9
while enhancing our offerings remains the bedrock of our philosophy at CVES,          CV-TEC Co-Sers                            9
where Students Are Our First Priority.
                                                                                      Career and Technical Education and
                                                                                      Academic Services                        10
                                                                                      CV-TEC CTE Program Overview              10
                                                     Mark C. Davey, Ed.D.             Programs for 2020-2021                   11
                                              District Superintendent/CEO             Pre-CTE Programs                         17
                                                                                      Adult & Continuing Education             18
Dear Colleagues,                                                                      Business and Industry Training           20
                                                                                      Adult Literacy Education                 20
On behalf of the CVES Board, I thank you for
                                                                                      Online High School & Adult Courses       21
your continued support of CVES, where our
dedicated and talented staff work daily to create
                                                                                      CV-TEC College Articulations             22
endless opportunities for all of our 13,500
students. This is a mission that, as educators, we                                    Instructional Services Program
have all committed our professional lives to: it’s                                    Descriptions
our shared calling.                                                                   Professional and Program
In responding to requests from our component                                          Development                              25
school districts, CVES has expanded several recently inaugurated services such        Instructional Support                    28
as the Instructional Technology and School Planning: Data Analytics and Grant         Informational and Communication
Procurement Co-Sers through ISC or the Central Food Management Co-Ser                 Support                                  29
through Management Services. CV-TEC has an exciting new career program for
the coming year, Digital Production & Multimedia Communications that includes
                                                                                      Special Education Program Descriptions
skills such as videography, advertising and social media to prepare students for
                                                                                      6:1:1 and 8:1:1 Programs                 35
success in Communications fields.
                                                                                      Related Services                         37
Our shared educational journey is a partnership based on mutual goals and
objectives. May it continue another 72 years and beyond!
                                                                                      Itinerant Services                       37

                                                                                      Index                                    39

                                                          Mitch St. Pierre
                                                       CVES Board President

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Component Districts
                            DISTRICT                SUPERINTENDENT                          BOARD PRESIDENT
                            AuSable Valley                Paul Savage                       Scott Bombard
                            Beekmantown                   Daniel Mannix                     Ed Marin
                            Boquet Valley                 Joshua Meyer                      Heather Reynolds
                            Chazy                         Scott Osborne                     Craig Giroux
                            Crown Point                   Shari Brannock                    Michael St. Pierre
                            Keene                         Daniel Mayberry                   Sheryl Quinn
                            Moriah                        William Larrow                    Michael Celotti
                            Northeastern Clinton          Robb Garrand                      Stephen Southwick
                            Northern Adirondack           James Knight, Jr.                 Steven Bartlemus
                            Peru                          Scott Storms (Interim)            Bonnie Berry
                            Plattsburgh                   Jay Lebrun                        Amy Gervich
                            Putnam                        Matthew Boucher                   Charles Bain, Jr.
                            Saranac                       Javier Perez                      Tracy Allen-Waite
                            Schroon Lake                  Stephen Gratto                    Jared Whitley
                            Ticonderoga                   Cynthia Ford-Johnston (Interim)   Mark Russell
                            Willsboro                     Justin Gardner                    Phyllis Klein

CALENDAR - 2022-2023 Schedule of Requests, Services Guide, Budget and Co-Sers
November 1, 2021 - Programs & Services Guide and Request for Services to Chief School Officers

December 2, 2021 - Initial request due from districts to CVES

January 28, 2022 - CVES Co-Sers and proposed operating plans transmitted to the State Education Department

February 9, 2022 - Budget Presentations to CVES Board

February 11, 2022 - Review Budget with Chief School Officers

March 7, 2022 - Final Request for Services sent to Chief School Officers

April 13, 2022 - Annual Meeting - Adoption of 2022-2023 Budget

April 28, 2022 - Election of CVES Board Members & Vote on Administrative Budget

May 2, 2022 - Component school districts must notify CVES of intent to participate in shared services and identify
              those services

June 1, 2022 - Preliminary Contracts to Districts

July 11, 2022 - Contracts for 2022-2023 services due back from Districts

July 19, 2022 - CVES sends letter listing preliminary contracts with component districts on file in District
               Superintendent’s Office

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
 » District Superintendent’s Services
 » Management Services

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S SERVICES
District Superintendent’s Services                        Consultation & Coordination
Co-Ser 001                                                The District Superintendent is available to consult
Liaison                                                   and support school districts on a variety of education
                                                          matters and assist in the coordination of resulting
The District Superintendent is available to:              programs or activities. Issues/topics may include:
  • Support the component school districts on             Reorganization and Mergers, Board-Administration
    educational matters related to general school         Relationships, School Boundaries, Superintendent
    leadership, administration, business operation,       Contracts, Superintendent In-Service and
    management, personnel or general operations.          Professional Growth, Policy Development, District
  • Facilitate communications between districts and       Goal Setting, Teacher Certification, District and
    the State Education Department.                       BOCES Report Cards, Graduation Requirements,
                                                          Local Assistance Planning, Shared Services, and
  • Interpret and clarify Commissioner’s                  Commissioner of Education Initiatives.
    Regulations, Education Law and other SED
    policies that may impact education in our             Board of Education
    region.                                               Professional Development
Selection of School Superintendents                       Co-Ser 650
The District Superintendent will assist a Board of        The Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Education in leading the search process, developing       provides staff development programs and activities
selection criteria, screening candidates, helping         at the request of participating districts for school
coordinate selection surveys and community forums,        board members. The staff development for board
and presenting a slate of finalists for the position of   members can be customized to meet the needs of
Superintendent of Schools.                                the district.

This service is provided without charge except for
the incidental cost of the recruitment and selection
process.
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CEWW Health Insurance & Workers’                        Personnel Recruiting Service
Compensation Consortium Coordination
                                                        Co-Ser 606
Co-Ser 602
                                                        CVES operates a shared service designed to provide
The CEWW Health Insurance Consortium                    participating school districts with assistance in
coordination service coordinates with school            recruiting certified personnel. Typical activities include:
districts, third party administrators, stakeholders,
and consultants to provide health insurance                • web-based posting of positions
coverage to the Board of Cooperative Educational           • shared advertisements in local and statewide
Services (BOCES) and 15 component school districts’          newspapers
active employees and retirees.                             • attendance at job fairs

Services include central registration for all           Labor Relations Service
participants, central billing, benefit analysis, plan
design, cost control measures, funding, bonding,        Co-Ser 620
auditing, claims management, and all other
requirements necessary in providing quality health      CVES provides leadership and a variety of
coverage. This service provides accounting and          professional services to component districts to
budgeting services for the over $100 million health     assist them to function economically, efficiently
insurance consortium and makes recommendations          and harmoniously in their relationships with their
to the board of directors comprised of 15 school        employee unions. The Labor Relations Service
superintendents, the BOCES district superintendent,     works closely with its participating school districts
and 4 labor representatives. In 2020-21, the Benefits   to provide advice and assistance with labor and
Coordination Office was created to provide for          personnel relations matters, as well as student
central registration and billing for the consortium.    relations issues. The Labor Relations Service works
We have a Benefits Director providing administrative    closely with its participating districts to provide
leadership over both consortia.                         them with a variety of services, including labor
                                                        negotiations and contract administration, and
The CEWW Workers Compensation service provides          professional development opportunities.
coordinated oversight with school districts, third
party administrators, stakeholders, and consultants
to manage the consortium comprising of 16
component school districts and the BOCES. We
manage the budget, work to reduce overall costs,
improve the quality of service, provide timely
information, increase the effectiveness of cost
containment programs, and provide local control of
funding and reserves.
This service provides accounting and
budgeting services for the consortia and makes
                                                        Central School Food Management
recommendations to the board of directors.              Co-Ser 642
                                                        The Central School Food Management Service
                                                        provides management, direction and leadership to
                                                        assist schools in increasing the cost effectiveness and
                                                        overall quality of their food service programs. The
                                                        program focuses on serving students healthy meals
                                                        in cost effective ways, centered on: cooking from
                                                        scratch, buying organic from local farms, and limiting
                                                        sugar and processed foods consumption by students.
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GASB 75– Planning and Valuation
Co-Ser 655
This is a comprehensive service for school districts
which provides assistance and coordination with
the following:
  • Establishes standards for the measurement,
    recognition, and display of Other Post-
    Employment Benefits (OPEB) expenses and
    related liabilities in the financial reports of state
    and local governmental employers,
  • Improves financial reporting of post-employment
    benefits through an actuarial valuation,
  • Assists public agencies to report their costs and
    obligations of current/future retired employees,
  • Each district must identify and disclose OPEBs
    as an expense and a liability on its financial
    statements which will be calculated by a
    contracted actuarial firm.

Itinerant Transportation Director
Co-Ser 327
CEWW BOCES will provide a shared Transportation
Director for school districts. The Director will be a
BOCES employee and will be responsible for the
administration and planning of the bus transportation
system for each participating school district.
The service will provide a Director with knowledge of
State Education Law as it pertains to reimbursement,
minimum student transportation limits, transportation
of the handicapped, bus operator training and medical
standards for operators; knowledge of Transportation
Law as it pertains to driver qualifications, bus
operations and traffic and safety requirements and
precautions, knowledge of transportation routing
and scheduling methods, knowledge of vehicle
repair methods and practices, knowledge of budget
preparation and control. The Director must have the
ability to plan, assign and review the work of others,
prepare required State and Board reports, including
narrative and tabular presentations.
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CROSS CONTRACTS LINK
A large number of cross contracts are available through CVES. For more information, please
consult the list of cross contracts on the CVES website at:

www.cves.org/cross-contracts

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Champlain Valley Technical Education
& Careers (CV-TEC) Division
CV-TEC MISSION
The primary mission of the Champlain Valley Technical Education & Careers (CV-TEC) Division is to prepare
students for successful careers and lifelong learning including post-secondary education.

DIVISION OVERVIEW                                            work experiences) and are eligible for the NYSED
                                                             Advanced Regents Designation: Career and Technical
CV-TEC, the Career and Technical Education                   Education (CTE) Endorsement Seal on their High School
(CTE) Division of CVES, is the primary provider              Regents Diploma after passing a rigorous national or
of Career and Technical Education and Adult                  state industry assessment.
Literacy programs and services for secondary and
postsecondary (adult) students in Clinton & Essex            In addition, the CV-TEC Division offers comprehensive
Counties. The CV-TEC Division offers programs and            and extensive programming for Adult & Continuing
services on four campuses: the Plattsburgh Main              Education and specialized Business & Industry
Campus and the Plattsburgh Satellite Campus are              Training. Online High School courses are also
both located in Clinton County and the Mineville             available for interested students.
Campus located in Essex County all provide CTE
Programming for secondary and postsecondary
                                                             CV-TEC Co-Sers
                                                                1. Career and Technical Education (CTE) with
students; the OneWorkSource Campus location
                                                                	Integrated Academics
in Plattsburgh provides Literacy, High School
                                                                   Co-Ser 101 Plattsburgh Main
Equivalency (HSE) and Job Skills Training (JST)
                                                                   Co-Ser 102 Mineville
programs and opportunities for adult learners in
                                                                   Co-Ser 104 Plattsburgh Satellite
Clinton & Essex Counties.
                                                                2. Adult and Continuing Education
All CV-TEC CTE two-year programs are approved by
                                                                   Co-Ser 103
the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
as CTE Approved Programs of Study. Core academic                3. Adult Literacy Education
instruction is an integral part of all of the CTE Programs         Co-Ser 950
of Study as well as 21st Century & Work Readiness Skills
development. Students successfully completing their             4. Online High School Courses
program will earn high school credit toward graduation             Co-Ser 411
requirements, advanced college credit, industry
                                                                5. Pre-CTE Program
certifications/credentials/licenses, participate in work-
                                                                   Co-Ser 115 Plattsburgh Main
based learning activities (including paid and unpaid
                                                                   Co-Ser 116 Mineville
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and are eligible for the NYSED Advanced Regents
                                                          Designation: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
                                                          Endorsement Seal on their High School Regents
                                                          Diploma after passing a rigorous national or state
                                                          industry assessment.
                                                          CV-TEC Daytime Career and Technical
                                                          Education (CTE) Program Descriptions
                                                          Allied Health I and II
                                                          Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus & Mineville Campus

                                                              Enter the exciting world of healthcare. Learn
                                                              skills used across the industry in a wide variety
                                                              of occupations. Lab practice, job shadowing
                                                              and clinical experiences are an integral part
                                                              of the program. Students receive preparation
                                                              for entering a health career as a Certified
                                                              Nurse Assistant, Certified EKG Technician and
                                                              Phlebotomy Technician. This program is a
Career and Technical Education (CTE)                          great start for entering the world of work or for
and Academic Services                                         continuing in a post-secondary health profession
Co-Ser 101 (Plattsburgh)                                      career pathway.
Co-Ser 102 (Mineville)                                    Animal Science: Large Animal Production
Co-Ser 104 (Satellite)                                    Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus
CV-TEC continues to respond to innovations in the
                                                              The swiftly changing livestock industry offers a
workplace by developing rigorous and relevant
                                                              variety of careers for the individual interested
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
                                                              in large animal production. This program
aligned to state and national industry technical &
                                                              offers basic and advanced skills in areas such
skills standards. The NYSED approved competency-
                                                              as nutrition, animal husbandry, anatomy and
based programs offer practical hands-on training for
                                                              physiology of animals and practical skills such as
both high school and post-secondary students. More
                                                              handling and restraint, clinical laboratory skills
than 30 CTE programs are available to students who
                                                              and medical terminology.
choose to specialize in a career training program at
CV-TEC as part of their graduation pathway. Most              Traditional instruction and hands-on learning
students enrolling in a CTE program will engage               enhance the students’ learning experience.
in instruction for two years at CV-TEC. High school           Upon completion of the program, students can
students will spend one-half of each day in their             continue on to a career or choose to enroll in
home school and the remaining one-half day at                 post-secondary education to earn a degree in an
one of the three CV-TEC CTE campuses during                   animal-related field.
their two-year program of study. The resulting
education affords students the opportunity to             Animal Science: Veterinary Assistant
become immediately employed or continue                   Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus
in post-secondary education. Core academic
instruction is an integral part of all of the CTE             The rapidly expanding pet industry has a variety
Programs of Study as well as 21st Century & Work              of careers for the animal loving enthusiast!
Readiness Skills development. Students successfully           The Animal Science Veterinary Assistant
completing their program will earn high school                Program is designed for those interested in
credit toward graduation requirements, advanced               pursuing a career in an animal related field.
college credit, industry certifications/credentials/          This program encompasses the study of dogs,
licenses, participate in work-based learning activities       cats, pocket pets, livestock, equines and exotic
(including paid and unpaid work experiences)                  species. Traditional instruction with hands-

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DAYTIME CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
                                                                                                                                                                                     Financial Aid Available

                                                                                         Automotive Collision Repair
                                                                                         2-Year Program
          (518) 561-0100                                                                 Plattsburgh                                                                                   www.cves.org

                                                                                         Program Highlights
                                                                                         • Welding
                                                                                         • Frame-Unibody Alignment
                                                                                         • Glass Installation
                                                                                         • Automotive Reconditioning
                                                                                         • Fiberglass Repair
                                                                                         • Panel Reforming
                                                                                         • Refinishing

                                                                                         Career Connections
                                                                                          • Auto Detailer
                                            Animal Science: Large Animal                                 Animal Science:
                                                                                          • Used Car Reconditioner                                Automotive                                   Automotive
                Allied Health
                                                    Production                                        Veterinary Assistant
                                                                                          • Glass Installer                                      Collision Repair                              Technology
                                                                                          • Autobody Repairman
                                                                                          • Collision Repair Specialist                A career that is part craftsmanship,
                                                                                                                                    and part artistry, that involves extensive
                                                                                          • Painter/Refinisher
                                                                                                                                    practice and acquired skill. Students will
                                                                                          • Damage Appraiser                        learn how to restore vehicles using the
                                                                                          • Fabricator                              latest equipment and technology.
                                                                                          • Assembly/Manufacturing
                                                                                                                                      As a member of a team, students will
                                                                                                                                    repair late model and classic vehicles from
                                                                                         Articulation Agreements                    start to finish in a state of the art repair
                                                                                         SUNY Canton, Lincoln Technical Institute   facility, featuring a downdraft spray bake
                                                                                                                                    booth.
                                                                                         and Universal Technical Institute
             Business & Health                                                                                                         They will repair framesArts
                                                                                                                                                    Culinary    and unibody                Digital Production &
                                                 Construction Trades                                      Cosmetology               vehicles; repair auto plastics and fiberglass;
               Management                                                                Certification                                              Management
                                                                                                                                    install glass and learn custom painting and        Multimedia Communications
                                                                                          • NOCTI                                   refinishing techniques. Students will be
                                                                                                                                    prepared for the growing job market in
                                                                                         NYSED & Council on Occupational            the collision repair industry.
                                                                                         Education (COE) Approved Program

                                                                                                                                          www.cves.org

              Early Childhood                 Electrical Design, Installation                         Environmental                            Heavy Equipment/
                                                                                                                                                                                           Marine Technology
                 Education                        & Alternative Energy                            Conservation & Forestry                      Diesel Mechanics

 Pre CTE: Food Services
 2-Year Program
 Plattsburgh

              Natural Resource                      New Visions:                                          New Visions:                              PowerSport
                                                                                                                                                                                         Practical Nursing (LPN)
Program HighlightsManagement                     Applied Engineering                                     Medical Careers                            Technology
• In-House Work Site
• Employability Skills
• Co-Teaching Model
• High Quality Instruction

Career Connections
 • Entry Level Food Service Workers
 • Banquet Server
 • Stock Clerk
 • Cold Food Server
               Pre-CTE Automotive                                                                        Security & Law
 • Table Busser                                 Pre-CTE Food Services                                                                                 Welding
                     Services                                                                             Enforcement                                                                 Employability Skills Seminars

Certifications
 • NYS CDOS Commencement Credential
                                             Pre-CTE in Food Service allows

                                                                           #CTEisEssential
With Further Education                 students the opportunity to explore entry
• Culinary Arts Management (CV-TEC)    level positions in the food service industry
                                       while working on employability skills
                                       needed to be successful in the work force.
                                       Throughout the 2 + years in the program
                                       students will have opportunity to work in a
                                       school cafeteria to fulfill work based learning
                                       hours towards the NYS CDOS Credential.
                                       Students will work on targeted skills in the
            Work Based Learning        areas of, cold food preparation, kitchen
                                       helper, storage, inventory, serving, product
                                       identification, and nutrition. Students will
                                       gain skills necessary to meet job entry
    d.09/27/2021                       requirements with a strong base for growth
                                       and continued education within the industry.
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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS OF STUDY
  Allied Health students learn industry-wide skills used in a wide           Graphic Design & Communications - see Digital Production &
  variety of healthcare occupations. Students receive preparation for        Multimedia Communications
  careers in Certified Nurse Assisting, Certified EKG Technician, and
                                                                             Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanics covers the basic theory,
  Phlebotomy Tech.
                                                                             operation, and safety practices of heavy equipment. It is designed to
  Animal Science: Large Animal Production is a dynamic program               meet entry-level needs in the field of diesel technology and repair.
  where students will train in all aspects of modern livestock production.
                                                                             Marine Technology is designed to provide students the skills and
  Hands-on learning utilizing animals on site, along with traditional
                                                                             knowledge necessary for a career in the marine industry. Students
  instruction, provides students with the skill set to be successful in
                                                                             will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of marine service.
  today’s animal industry.
                                                                             Natural Resource Management is a diverse program which
  Animal Science: Veterinary Assistant is designed for those
                                                                             develops the skills needed to become successful in a wide variety of
  interested in pursuing a career in an animal-related field. This program
  encompasses the study of dogs, cats, pocket pets, livestock, equines       environmental technologies, forestry, and heavy construction.
  and exotic species.                                                        New Visions: Applied Engineering is a competitive, application-
                                                                             based exploratory program for high school seniors expressing an
  Automotive Collision Repair focuses on collision damage repair
                                                                             interest in a post-secondary educational experience in the field of
  and refinishing using the latest technology in a state-of-the-art
                                                                             engineering. The academic curriculum is combined with practical,
  commercial body shop.
                                                                             applied work experience as students engage in STEM concepts at the
  Automotive Technology teaches the skills necessary to                      Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and clinical observations with
  troubleshoot and repair the complex systems of today’s high-tech           business and industry partners in the field.
  automobiles.
                                                                             New Visions: Medical Careers is a competitive, application-based
  Business & Health Management students are trained in business              exploratory program for high school seniors expressing an interest in a
  and health office administration and management. Training will focus       post-secondary educational experience in the field of medical/health
  on administrative and financial office procedures, microcomputer           sciences. The program is a combination of academic coursework,
  applications, communications, and public speaking in preparation for       clinical rotation/shadowing experiences, and college preparation.
  off-site work-based learning experiences. Post-secondary students
                                                                             PowerSport Technology students obtain the knowledge and
  complete two additional 30-hour internships.
                                                                             hands-on training needed to maintain and repair a variety of small
  Construction Trades students learn all aspects of the trade, from          engines used in recreation vehicles and outdoor power equipment.
  using hand and power tools, blueprints and rough framing, to both
                                                                             Practical Nursing (LPN) is a rigorous 10-month program that
  interior and exterior finish work.
                                                                             encompasses 1,160 hours of instruction. Enter the world of nursing
  Cosmetology students develop skills in haircutting, hairstyling, and       by preparing for licensure and employment in hospitals, clinics,
  hair coloring as well as skin care, manicuring and pedicuring. Students    physician’s offices, nursing homes and home care. This program is
  receive hands-on practice in our salon.                                    application-based for adult (post-secondary) students only.
  Culinary Arts Management provides hands-on training in cooking,            Pre-CTE Automotive Services is a service-level program which
  baking, and management skills. Students operate the CV-TEC Café and        provides training in basic vehicle maintenance including basic
  cater special events.                                                      electrical, brake repair, and welding. Instruction in interior and exterior
                                                                             detailing is also provided.
  Digital Production & Multimedia Communications boasts
  a diverse set of skills, focusing on aspects of design, photography,       Pre-CTE Food Services is a service-level program which provides
  video production and computer development. Students will have              specific preparation for employment in the food service industry
  the opportunity to learn design concepts, color theory, typography,        including entry level positions for kitchen helpers, fast food cooks,
  photography, videography, advertising, animation and website design.       bakers, etc.
  Early Childhood Education teaches students an overview of                  Security & Law Enforcement is a para-military academy providing
  a child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.          training in arrest procedures, self-defense, handcuffing, forensics, and
  Through the combination of academics and hands-on practice in              more. Work experiences are available with numerous law enforcement
  our on-site Pre-school (Pre-K), the students are prepared for real life    agencies.
  situations and the opportunity to obtain jobs and/or continue to post-
  secondary education.                                                       Welding teaches the knowledge and skills of metal cutting and
                                                                             joining techniques. Students will become familiar with the tools and
  Electrical Design, Installation, & Alternative Energy trains               equipment of the metal fabrication industry.
  students for careers in electrical construction. 21st Century Green
  Energy Technology integrating solar and wind energy is part of the         Employability Skills Seminars or Essential Skills, such as teamwork,
                                                                             effective communication and critical thinking are the most in-
  electrical construction training.
                                                                             demand skills in today’s job market. All CV-TEC programs include the
  Environmental Conservation & Forestry is designed to give                  Employability Skills training seminars.
  students a better understanding of our natural resources as they
                                                                             Work Based Learning combined with employability skills training
  train for a variety of outdoor careers. Applied learning is provided
                                                                             are critical components to prepare students for their chosen career
  through activity-based experiences and opportunities in our outdoor
                                                                             paths. Students are given the opportunity to apply knowledge and
  classroom.
                                                                             skills learned in the classroom to real world situations. All CV-TEC
                                                                             programs include WBL.
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on learning provides students with practical              Business & Health Management
    experience while focusing on critical thinking            Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus
    and depth of understanding. Through hands-on
    application, shared skills and career exploration             Students will learn extensive administrative and
    opportunities, students will gain employability               financial office procedures; including but not
    skills, practice good work ethics and become                  limited to understanding the primary functions
    team players. Upon completion of the program,                 and roles within a business and the role of
    students can continue on to a career or choose                effective communication, the art of public
    to enroll in post-secondary education to earn a               speaking, financial accounting and reporting for
    degree in an animal related field.                            business entities, microcomputer applications,
                                                                  medical terminology, ten-key calculating, and
Automotive Collision Repair                                       essential keyboarding skills. Students create
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus                          professional portfolios that provide a winning
                                                                  edge when seeking employment. Students
    A career that is part craftsmanship and part artistry
                                                                  participate in off-site internships that will prepare
    that involves extensive practice and acquired skill.
                                                                  them for a wide variety of jobs in the medical or
    Students will learn how to restore vehicles using
                                                                  general office setting.
    the latest equipment and technology.
                                                              Construction Trades
    As a member of a team, students will repair late
                                                              Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus & Mineville Campus
    model and classic vehicles from start to finish
    in a state-of-the-art repair facility, featuring a            This technical training program uses a hands-
    downdraft spray bake booth.                                   on approach to gaining marketable skills in
                                                                  the general industry of construction. Utilizing
    They will repair frames and unibody vehicles,
                                                                  tools and materials found in the trade, students
    repair auto plastics and fiberglass, install glass and
                                                                  will learn about carpentry, electrical, masonry,
    learn custom painting and refinishing techniques.
                                                                  and plumbing. Emphasis is on the framing of
    Students will be prepared for the growing job
                                                                  a house using a “whole house” performance-
    market in the collision repair industry.
                                                                  based approach, utilizing the most up-to-date
                                                                  practices in regards to health, safety and a green
                                                                  tomorrow. Curriculum components include new
                                                                  green energy building and testing standards.
                                                                  The knowledge and skills learned will enable
                                                                  the student to gain employment and advance
                                                                  quickly in the construction industry at the same
                                                                  time. Students may also have the opportunity to
                                                                  job shadow and participate in work experience
                                                                  with local contractors and tradesmen.

Automotive Technology
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus & Mineville Campus

    This program teaches the skills necessary to
    troubleshoot and repair the complex systems
    of today’s high tech automobiles. Experience
    the latest technology in a hands-on electronics-
    based curriculum. Students will learn to diagnose
    and service automotive electrical systems,
    drivelines, brakes, fuel injection systems,
    emissions systems, steering, suspension, engines,
    and transmissions.

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The Digital Production & Multimedia
                                                                 Communications Program boasts a diverse
                                                                 set of skills, focusing on aspects of design,
                                                                 photography, video production and computer
                                                                 development. Students will have the
                                                                 opportunity to learn design concepts, color
                                                                 theory, typography, photography, videography,
                                                                 advertising, animation and website design.
                                                                 These techniques and skills will be showcased
                                                                 as students make photo ID badges, develop
                                                                 12-month calendars design websites and create
                                                                 the CV-TEC Yearbook. This Digital Production &
Cosmetology                                                      Multimedia Communications program allows
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus & Mineville Campus
                                                                 the students to gain real world experience in a
     Students participate in the operation of a fully            structured environment while fostering creativity
     functional Cosmetology Salon Clinic. The Clinic             and utilizing 21st century skills.
     provides hands-on salon experience where
     students work with clients, process retail sales
     and practice essential communication and
     people skills. First-year students master basic
     Cosmetology competencies, while those in
     the second year advance to more refined skills.
     Students are given exposure to the dynamics
     and diversity of the field of cosmetology through
     industry events and style shows. Students also
     work closely with local industry professionals
     through classroom demonstrations and other
     work based learning opportunities.
     New York State licensure requires the student
     to pass both a written and practical New York
     State Examination. This program provides the             Early Childhood Education
     instruction to meet these requirements.                  Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus

Culinary Arts Management                                         The Early Childhood Education Program is a two-
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus                         year program that gives students an overview
                                                                 of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
The Culinary Arts Management Program teaches
                                                                 characteristics and development of young
students the foundation skills needed for a career
                                                                 children. Through a combination of academics
in the hospitality industry. Students will utilize
                                                                 and hands-on learning, students will be
the two-year ProStart curriculum, supported
                                                                 responsible for developing lesson plans for our
by the National Restaurant Association, which
                                                                 on-site preschool. They must also demonstrate
includes classroom study, lab work, mentored work
                                                                 developmentally appropriate knowledge of
experiences, and hands-on applications operating
                                                                 children from birth to age eight. These, as well as
the on-site café. Students will prepare and serve
                                                                 other hands-on experiences, such as internships,
meals, increasing their knowledge of food science
                                                                 will expose students to real-life situations and
and restaurant operations.
                                                                 prepare them to obtain jobs working in the
Digital Production & Multimedia                                  early childhood education and human services
Communications                                                   fields. Worksite experiences could take place in:
(Formerly Digital Art & Design and Graphic Design &              Pre-K Programs, Day Care Programs, Head Start
Communications)                                                  Programs, and Elementary Classrooms.
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus

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Electrical Design, Installation & Alternative              Graphic Design & Communications - see
Energy                                                     Digital Production & Multimedia
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus                   Communications - on page 14
    Renewable-energy technologies along with
    traditional wiring is a rapidly growing sector of      Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanics
                                                           Available at the Plattsburgh Satellite Campus
    electrical constructing. An upgraded curriculum
    offers students the more current trade methods         Students will learn the basic theory, operation, and
    and equipment. Electrical construction training        safety practices related to heavy equipment. This
    is based on compliance with the National Electric      program is designed to meet entry-level needs in the
    Code and emphasizes the electrical design,             field of diesel technologies and repair of agricultural
    installation and maintenance of residential and        equipment, construction equipment, and class
    commercial systems. With growing concerns              6-8 “on-highway” vehicles. This course covers four-
    about the future and security of electrical energy,    cycle engine theory, operation, troubleshooting
    renewable resources such as solar power are            and repair, and preventive maintenance of diesel-
    becoming increasingly important. Students will         powered equipment. The course also covers basic
    acquire the entry level skills necessary to meet       hydraulic theory and principles, fuel systems, basic
    the demands of a diverse trade and discover a          electrical and electronic systems, Tier IV emissions
    rewarding future career.                               theory, brake systems, hydraulic/air systems, on-
                                                           board diagnostic procedures, and an introduction to
                                                           internet-based information systems used by today’s
                                                           equipment manufacturers.

Environmental Conservation & Forestry
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus

    In the Environmental Conservation and
    Forestry Program, students engage in hands-on
    learning based on current industry standards
    relating to sustainable forestry techniques,           Marine Technology
    heavy equipment operation, maple syrup                 Available at the Mineville Campus
    production, horticulture and arboriculture.
    This program is designed to give students a                Students looking for an exciting career in Marine
    better understanding of our natural resources              Technology will have opportunities to enjoy
    as they train for a variety of outdoor careers.            the outdoors, be on the water, and follow a
    Applied learning is provided through project               career path that has widespread opportunities
    based learning in our out-of-doors classroom.              both locally and nationally. Students receive
    All students learn basic seed germination and              training both in the lab and on the water during
    propagation through our greenhouse operation.              the warmer months, starting with trailering,
    From ordering the bedding materials and seeds, to          launching, and driving a boat. Students then test
    transplanting seedlings, followed by in-house sales,       run and diagnose marine engines directly on the
    our students gain a working knowledge of the               water. The Marine Technology program covers
    greenhouse industry. Students learn how to safely          all aspects of marine service from fiberglass
    remove hazardous trees from the top down as they           structural and body repair to new engine rigging
    train with modern tree climbing equipment and              and installation.
    techniques both on and off campus.
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Natural Resources Management
Available at the Mineville Campus

     Jump start your career and learn
     environmental studies, forestry and general
     heavy construction in the outdoors. This
     program’s foundation is built upon the
     philosophy of “active learning”, hands-on
     instruction. Learning through experience
     helps develop both the skills to perform work
     properly and sensitivity to the environment in
     which the students work. All work projects are
     community related and students are involved
     in the planning from start to finish. This diverse
     instruction will develop the skills needed
     to become successful in a wide variety of                     New Visions: Medical Careers
     environmental technologies and construction.                  (High School Seniors by Application Only)
                                                                   Available at the Plattsburgh Satellite Campus & Mineville Campus

                                                                       The New Visions: Medical Careers Program is
                                                                       an academically rigorous one-year exploratory
                                                                       program for selected college-bound seniors
                                                                       planning to major in a field of study such as pre-
                                                                       med, chemistry, biology or other allied health
                                                                       fields. The academic curriculum is combined with
                                                                       practical, applied work experience as students
                                                                       observe health care professionals at one of the
                                                                       area’s medical facilities. Learn what the health
New Visions: Applied Engineering                                       care field is really about by working alongside
(High School Seniors by Application Only)                              professionals and their patients.
Available at the Plattsburgh Satellite Campus & Mineville Campus
                                                                   PowerSport Technology
     The New Visions: Applied Engineering Program                  Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus
     is an application based, rigorous one-year
     exploratory program for select college-bound                      Students will learn a marketable trade in the
     seniors planning to major in a field of study                     world of recreational vehicles. They will obtain
     in Engineering and/or related fields. The                         the knowledge needed to maintain and repair
     academic curriculum is combined with practical,                   a variety of small engines used on portable
     applied work experience as students engage                        power equipment. They will learn the principles
     in STEM concepts at the Institute of Advanced                     of basic machining, internal combustion engine
     Manufacturing (IAM) and through clinical                          operation, read technical manuals and develop
     observations with business & industry partners                    customer relations. Students will work on
     in the field. The program incorporates dual                       snowmobiles, motorcycles, lawn, garden, golf
     enrollment in college and high school credit-                     course maintenance equipment, and personal &
     bearing coursework with career exploration                        larger watercraft. Students will acquire the skills
     and Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences in                      needed for employability from basic tune-ups to
     Applied Engineering. Students will participate in                 rebuilding engines.
     daily ½ day sessions for the course of the school
     year during the Senior Year. The purpose of this
     program is to increase student success with
     determining a college major and career pathway
     in the field of Engineering and/or related fields.

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Security & Law Enforcement                                        Instruction & Examination Preparation
Available at the Plattsburgh Main Campus & Mineville Campus
                                                                • High School Coursework for credit in:
    The Security and Law Enforcement Academy is a                   •   Math
    New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
    Security Guard Training School. The program is a                •   English/Language Arts
    student chapter of the following organizations:                 •   Social Studies
    Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response                         •   Science
    Team); CAYSA (Corrections and Youth Services                    •   Health
    Association); and Department of Homeland
    Security Law Enforcement Exploring. The                         •   Physical Education
    curriculum includes instruction in all areas of the             •   Career and Financial Management
    security profession, corrections, law enforcement,
                                                                • Integrated & Specialized Core Academic Courses
    and homeland security. Cadets perform security                as approved by NYSED
    duties on campus and in the community. Work
    experiences are available with numerous law                 • Workplace Readiness Skills integration and
    enforcement agencies, including but not limited               implementation
    to: U. S. Customs and Border Protection; Clinton
                                                                • Dual Credit Courses Instruction for College
    County Sheriff ’s Department; U. S. Border Patrol;            Credit
    and Plattsburgh City Police Department.
                                                                • Student Professional Portfolio
Welding
Available at the Plattsburgh Satellite Campus                   • Computer Assisted Instruction

    While performing extensive hands-on work,                   • Student Leadership Development
    students will learn welding techniques in gas
                                                                • On-Line High School Courses
    metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding,
    shielded metal arc welding, plasma arc cutting,
    and oxyacetylene brazing and cutting in a                 PRE-CTE PROGRAMS
    state-of-the-art lab. These processes will be                The CV-TEC Pre-CTE programs are designed to
    learned on steel, stainless steel and aluminum               deliver differentiated and targeted introductory
    metals. Students will learn to process work                  service-level Pre-CTE instruction and enrollment
    orders, identify the correct repair procedure, and           is open to all high school students in grades
    perform new material layout and fabrication                  9-12. In addition, the Pre-CTE Programs meet the
    from a blueprint. Upon completion of this course             NYSED requirements for the Career Development
    students will be prepared to take a variety of               and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Credential. This
    welding certification tests.                                 program will allow students to explore the career
                                                                 field, develop technical and work readiness skills
                                                                 and earn two general education CTE credits.
Academic Services
                                                              The following required elements are included:
    The Academic Services Department works in
    conjunction with our component school districts,            • Service-level Pre-CTE Technical Skills
    CV-TEC Career and Technical Education (CTE)
    faculty and staff, and CV-TEC students to meet              • Career Related Coursework
    the New York State Education Department                     • Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experiences
    (NYSED) graduation requirements. Academic                     (54 hour minimum)
    services are available to CV-TEC students enrolled
    in our NYSED CTE Approved Programs of Study.                • CDOS Standards
    Services provided through the Academic Services
    Department:
   • High School Regents Core Academic Course

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Pre-CTE: Auto Services (Plattsburgh Main)                     Career & Technical Education for Adults
     Students in grades 9-12 will learn basic principles         Adults can register for any CV-TEC daytime
     and practices necessary for employment in the               Career and Technical Educational (CTE) program
     automotive maintenance, basic repair and minor              on a space available basis. Enrollment is self-pay
     auto collision repair fields. This program will             or with special funding through CV-TEC Literacy,
     provide students with hands-on training as well as          HSE, and Job Skills Training (JST) Program,
     classroom instruction suited for diverse learning           ACCESS-VR, CCETA, DOL, Veterans Administration
     styles.                                                     or other sources including special training
                                                                 vouchers. Low interest loans are also available
     Students will train in basic vehicle maintenance
                                                                 through the Sallie Mae Corporation. Programs
     including basic electrical and brake repair.
                                                                 for adults who wish to enter, re-enter and/or
     Instruction in interior and exterior detailing is also
                                                                 gain advancement in employment are offered
     provided. This program will prepare students for
                                                                 during the daytime and in shorter courses in the
     job placement or and/or into the CTE Automotive
                                                                 evening on all campuses.
     Tech, Auto Collision Repair, Heavy Equipment/
     Diesel Mechanics, Small Engines, or Marine
     Technology Program to further their education.
Pre-CTE Food Services (Plattsburgh Main)
   Students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity
   to engage in hands-on instruction and training
   in food and hospitality services. This program will
   prepare students for entry level employment in
   the food and hospitality services industry and/or Practical Nursing (LPN)
   into the CTE Culinary Arts Management Program
   to further their education.                          Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!
                                                        Classroom, lab practice, job shadowing and
   Career opportunities include food preparation        clinical experiences are integral parts of the
   worker, dishwasher, dining room attendant, food      program. Students receive preparation for
   server, meal server, prep cook, wait staff, hotel    entering a health career in Practical Nursing.
   or hospital housekeeping assistant, receptionist/    This program is a great start for continuing in a
   front desk clerk, retail salesclerk, stock clerk,    postgraduate health profession career pathway.
   banquet set up, meetings and events planning.        Students gain the skills and knowledge that will
                                                        allow them to deliver safe, effective nursing care,
Pre-CTE Exploration (Mineville)
                                                        working in partnership with Registered Nurses
   Contact Student Services for more information.       and other health care team members. This is a
                                                        1160-hour, adult only program.

Adult & Continuing Education                                  Nurse Assisting (CNA)

CO-SER 103                                                       Enter the world of health care! Learn skills used
                                                                 across the industry in a wide variety of health care
     CV-TEC provides Adult and Continuing Education              occupations. Didactic, lab practice, job shadowing
     programs and services on site to area post-                 and clinical experiences are integral parts of the
     secondary (adult) learners on all three of our              program. Students receive preparation for entering
     CV-TEC Campuses. Programming is also offered                a health career as a Certified Nurse Assistant. CNAs
     at several off-campus community locations.                  are an integral part of the medical team. They have
     Programming for post-secondary (adult) learners             direct contact with patients/ clients and families,
     include: CTE Daytime Programs of Study, short-              and deliver personal care to clients who need
     term courses, and continuing education evening              assistance. Students will learn basic principles and
     courses.                                                    skills required to care for clients.

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CPR                                                          Business Solutions and, the support of various
                                                             local manufacturers, have developed a hands-
   Learn how to save a life. This course leads to            on training program to teach women the skills
   certification for CPR for infants, children and           necessary to work in a manufacturing setting. The
   adults. Eight hours of instruction is provided over       goal of this program is to enable women to pursue
   two sessions. Certification is available through the      a career in the manufacturing field; and to provide
   National Safety Council or American Red Cross.            women the opportunity to enter into high paying
Standard First Aid                                           manufacturing jobs with the opportunity for
                                                             advancement.
   The workshop details management of basic
   injuries and medical emergencies. Standard First       Apprenticeship Programs
   Aid can be provided in conjunction with CPR or            CV-TEC is the authorized Designated Lead
   as a 6-8 hour stand-alone workshop. Certification         Educational Agency (DLEA) certified to conduct,
   is available through the National Safety Council          administer, oversee and approve classroom
   or American Red Cross.                                    instruction for Union Apprenticeship Training
AED                                                          Programs in the region. Apprenticeship Training
                                                             is conducted in the areas approved by the New
   This program provides hands on training of the            York State Department of Labor.
   Automated External Defibrillator to individuals
   who plan to volunteer as responders to cardiac         Continuing Education Courses
   emergencies where trained medical personnel
   are not immediately available. Topics include             Numerous continuing education courses are
   the use of the machines, maintenance of the               offered to adults on various campuses. The
   equipment and legal liabilities to the volunteer.         courses are offered year-round for any interested
   This workshop can be combined with CPR/First              adult. These are offered in conjunction with
   Aid or be offered as a stand-alone workshop.              Career and Technical Education courses.
   Certification is available through the National
                                                             A registration fee is set to cover the costs of the
   Safety Council or American Red Cross. This
                                                             programs. Although courses vary by semester,
   workshop is available to component districts in
                                                             some frequently offered courses have included:
   order to provide training for meeting the new
   AED mandate.                                              • Assembling Industry: Manufacturing &
                                                               Education (AIME)
Phlebotomy                                                   • Blueprint reading
                                                             • Introduction to Computers
   Phlebotomy training prepares students to perform
   finger and venous blood draws. Safety, proper             • Precision Measurement
   infection control methods, and emergency                  • Welding
   preparedness are included in the course. Students
   receive preparation for entering a health career
   in Phlebotomy. NHA certification is offered
   to candidates who successfully complete the
   program.
Women in Manufacturing
   The North County region is heavily dominated by
   the manufacturing industry. As a result, a majority
   of jobs are found in our local manufacturing
   facilities. There are multiple employment
   opportunities available in the area including:
   building train cars, buses, door operating systems
   and motors. CV-TEC, in association with Protech
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)                        Other Career Certificate Programs
CDL-A & CDL-B
                                                         Adult Online Learning Experiences
     The Tractor Trailer Driver Training Program is a
     60-hour, experiential course offering instruction      CV-TEC offers hundreds of adult online education
     on a variety of topics such as: Introduction to        courses. Participants may enroll in a variety
     the Tractor Trailer, Vehicle Control Systems,          of instructor led, self-paced or enhanced
     Inspections, Basic Control, Proficiency                tutorials at affordable prices. Participants can
     Development, Safe Operating Procedures,                enjoy the convenience of learning at home
     Advanced Operating Procedures, and Street              and of accessing coursework 24/7. Students
     Driving.                                               can select from a number of national online
                                                            Ed2Go programs through CV-TEC. Certificates of
     Completion of the CDL Class A program leads            completion are provided by Ed2Go in a number
     to eligibility for Department of Motor Vehicle         of career and technical programs.
     testing and licensure.
                                                         Adult Literacy Education
                                                         Co-Ser 950
                                                            CV-TEC offers free Adult Basic Education,
                                                            Adult Secondary Education, and High
                                                            School Equivalency preparation to adults,
                                                            age 18 or older. Programs are offered at the
                                                            OneWorkSource Centers in Plattsburgh and
                                                            Elizabethtown, Champlain Library, United
                                                            Methodist Church in Keeseville, North Country
                                                            Community College, Behavioral Health Services
                                                            North, CV-TEC, Ellenburg Depot Fire House and
Business and Industry Training Programs                     Twin Oaks Halfway House, and various other
                                                            community locations. Instruction is provided
     Training programs for business and industry            through distance learning programs and ABE/
     designed to meet the educational needs of local        ASE classes. CV-TEC’s Adult Literacy programs
     businesses are available in technical, academic        are all New York State approved and taught by
     and 21st Century Skills areas.                         certified teachers. CV-TEC is an approved Test
                                                            Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) test site
Customized Training For Business And Industry
                                                            in both Plattsburgh and Mineville.
     Customized training programs are tailored to
     meet the needs of local business and industry.
                                                         ABE/ASE Classes
     These programs are designed to upgrade
     employees’ technical and management skills.            Offered in Clinton & Essex counties at various
     These programs can be designed cooperatively,          locations. Classes are offered during morning,
     based on the needs and interest of our business        afternoon and evening sessions.
     partners. Tuition and fees will vary depending on
     the length and content of the training program.
                                                         Job Skills Training
                                                            Funding is available for eligible adults to enroll
                                                            in job skills training programs Training programs
                                                            include Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health
                                                            Aide, Welding, Computer Classes, CDL, Customer
                                                            Service Training and Assembling Industry:
                                                            Manufacturing and Education (AIME).

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Distance Learning Programs                              • Designed to assist or augment districts’ course
                                                          offerings and schedules
   A variety of programs are available for students     • Districts assign a faculty mentor to assist
   who are unable to attend an ABE/ASE class.             student through the online learning process.
   Students study at their own pace and in their          Mentors have ongoing access to a student’s
   own setting. Individualized lesson plans are           progress
   developed for students and materials are
                                                        • Convenient enrollment schedule (by
   delivered every two weeks to a library of the
                                                          semester): September-December; January-
   students’ choosing. Students may also choose to
                                                          June
   pick up and drop off materials every two weeks
   at the OneWorkSource centers.                        • Advanced Placement (“AP”) course options
                                                          available
Online High School
Co-Ser 411
   CV-TEC is proud to offer high school students the
   opportunity to take NYS-approved, online courses.
   Districts may select from a wide variety of
   Regents, Elective and Advanced Placement
   (AP) courses. Designed to ease scheduling and
   staffing challenges faced by school guidance
   counselors and administrators, the CV-TEC Online
   High School provides a full range of high quality,
   instructor-led course options from two different
   providers: Connections Learning and Western
   Suffolk BOCES (WSB).
Visit www.cves.org (click on CV-TEC; scroll down to
“Online Course Offerings”).
Features of CV-TEC’s Online High School:
   • Courses approved and assigned by Principals
     or Guidance Counselors
   • Courses aligned with NYS Learning Standards
     (AAI and WSB)
   • 150 consecutive day and semester-by-
     semester scheduling options available
   • Regents courses taught by NYS-Certified
     Instructors (WSB)
   • Affordable tuition rates
   • Reimbursable expenses; districts may claim
     State aid (Co-Ser # A411; Activity Code: 5877)
   • Prompt, local technical support offered by CV-
     TEC
   • Courses may be augmented, supported, or
     taught by district-appointed personnel
   • Asynchronous; contact via e-mail with course
     instructors
   • 24/7 access to program of study

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