2022-23 Program of Work

Task Item to be completed/submitted Due date Complete
Participate in monthly zoom meetings Attendance required On-going
Read one required book and participate in book study discussions
and workbook		 Lead discussion on assigned sectionsComplete appropriate workbook chapters. On-going
Project mentor check-in As needed to complete project and PD plan On-going
Fellowship Kickoff   (Pending)
Share information about your leadership journey and your CTE
center/school		 Introduction during  first zoom meeting October
Initial check-in meeting with fellowship coordinators 15-minute zoom meeting Oct-Nov
Propose a project that will benefit NYSACTE Initial project proposal form Nov 30
Interview the president of your division (see sample questions) 1-page reflection on the interview Dec 17
Interview the NYSED CTE Associate from your content area 1-page reflection on the interview Jan 30
Review advocacy resources and reflect on CTE advocacy efforts 1-page reflection on advocacy March 15
Optional mid-year check-in meeting with fellowship coordinators 15-minute zoom meeting March
Presentation on the Fellowship Program Proposal April 30
Professional Development Plan Completed PD plan June 1
Final check-in with Fellowship Coordinators 15-minute zoom meeting June
Attend a NYSACTE board meeting 1-page reflection on board structure, roles, priorities, etc. before July 1
Attend your division board mtg
Complete the project that was proposed Completed project and proposal form July 1
Fellowship Presentation In person TAC Leadership Seminar Aug 6-7
Reflect on the fellowship experience 2-page reflection on the program with suggestions for improvement Aug 30
Professional Development Attend 1 PD of your choice Aug 30

Please note there are 2 in-person requirements and one other strongly suggested. These are often held in Syracuse NY .

The program of work is designed to help develop knowledge and skills in leadership, policy and professional development while expanding professional networks and learning about CTE in NYS.

Required Book:

Month Section Facilitators Tasks
November Note, Intro and Section 1 To be completed prior to the November meeting:

  • Take the Daring Leadership assessment
    • Make sure you print or email yourself the results as we will refer to this assessment throughout the year
  • Watch this video
    • Classroom response to the following questions:
    • What do you need in order to show up and successfully complete this fellowship?
    • What might get in the way?
    • What does support from Connie look like?
December Section 2  TBA
  • Facilitators should be prepared to share information on their assigned section and/or facilitate a discussion with the group. Using a variety of instructional/presentation resources and strategies is encouraged.
  • If additional tasks are being assigned by the facilitators then this information should be communicated to the group at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting
January Section 3
February Section 4
March Section 5
April Part 2
May Part 3 and 4

NYSACTE Related Project: Fellows will submit a project proposal form with their project idea. The project must benefit NYSACTE in some way, including an end product and guidance or templates as to how it can be replicated or used by others, a summary of the work completed, and a statement from your project mentor. A project form will be provided. Completed projects will be presented and/or shared online. Project mentors should provide feedback and guidance throughout the project.

Sample Project Ideas:

  1. Monthly e-blasts to NYSACTE membership
  2. Advocacy 1- Work with Lisa Mongello our advocacy board member and select fellows from last year to create/lead an advocacy committee.
  3. Advocacy 2 – Create a survey for division presidents asking them what they need or would expect from the advocacy committee.
  4. Three times during the school year, write a summary of what is new and happening in their division for a newsletter, e-blast, or the NYSACTE web page..
  5. CTE Learn 1 – working with ACTE to promote the CTE learn platform for NYSACTE.
  6. NYSACTE Website – assist with updating the Fellowship section of the NYSACTE website
  7. Conduct a project designed to increase membership in NYSACTE, its divisions, and ACTE: eblast, mailings, and social media outreach.
  8. Conduct a project to promote CTE during CTE month. Something that can be used by NYSACTE members.
  9. Social media – Continue Social media projects that were completed by fellows last year (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, you could just pick one to work on)

 Sample Interview Questions for Division President:

  1. What led you to work in CTE?
  2. Tell me about your leadership journey?
  • How did you become involved in your division? Describe your role. What do you hope to accomplish?
  1. What do you think your school/district or division does well in terms of supporting or promoting CTE?
  2. What’s the biggest challenge you face in your day-to-day work in CTE?
  3. How do you balance your career, leadership work, and your personal life?
  4. What leadership books, resources or professional development opportunities do you recommend?

Sample Interview Questions for NYSED Associate:

  1. What led you to work in CTE?
  2. What is/was your proudest moment in CTE?
  3. What’s the biggest challenge you think CTE is currently facing?
  4. What do you think the future of CTE looks like? Where do you hope CTE will be in 5 or 10 years?
  5. What’s the best advice you ever received?
  6. What leadership books, resources or professional development opportunities do you recommend?

NYSACTE Meetings: Fellows must attend at least one NYSACTE board meeting as well as one division board meeting. Fellowship leaders can provide zoom links or locations for NYSACTE board meetings. It is encouraged to attend the in-Person NYSACTE meeting. Division presidents can provide dates and locations for division meetings.

NYSACTE Board Meeting Dates: TBA

  • Friday, Sept
  • Tuesday, November
  • Tuesday, January
  • Tuesday, March
  • Friday, May , In Person TBA (strongly encouraged)

Professional Development Plan: The PD plan will include a reflection on current strengths and areas of growth, as well as at least 3 goals for continued professional and leadership development after the fellowship program. You are encouraged to include how you plan to continue or increase your involvement in NYSACTE or your division.  A template will be provided.

Presentation: The culminating event will be a presentation by the fellows on their fellowship experience. This may include  highlighting the individual projects and/or reflecting on what was learned throughout the year. The presentation may be included as part of the CTE TAC Leadership Seminar, another summer PD opportunity or it may be a stand-alone virtual event for NYSACTE and division members.

Requirements:

  • Each fellow must participate in the planning process. This may be outside of the monthly fellowship zoom meetings.
  • Each fellow must have a role in the presentation
  • Approximately a 10-15 minute presentation

PD Opportunity: As part of the Fellowship program, fellows may be reimbursed up to $150.00 for attending a CTE PD of their choice. Reimbursement may be used for registration or travel. Copy of paid registration paid airfare or mileage documentation must be submitted with the reimbursement request. The reimbursement request form will be provided.

Sample Monthly Zoom Meetings:

October

  • Introductions
  • Overview of Fellowship
  • Overview of ACTE
  • Presentation by NYSACTE president

November

  • CTE in NYS
  • Presentation by NYSED CTE associate
  • Book Study

December

  • CTE in NYS
  • Presentation by CTE TAC
  • Book Study

January

  • Promoting CTE
  • CTE month resources
  • Book Study

February

  • CTE Advocacy in NYS
  • Presentation by NYSACTE Advocate
  • Book Study

March

  • Professional Development
  • Presentation on CTE Learn
  • PD plan template or samples
  • Book Study

April

  • CTE Data and Perkins
  • Presentation by NYSED CTE Associate
  • Book Study

May

  • CTE delivery models in NYS
  • Fellows share about their centers/school/districts
  • Fellowship presentation proposal
  • Book Study

June

  • CTE summer programs
  • Presentation by Erie 1 BOCES
  • Book Study

July

  • CTE Leadership opportunities
  • Presentation by Region 1 VP
  • Presentation by ACTE: ACTE National Fellowship Program, Educators in Action
  • CTE TAC Leadership Conference

August (possibly in person at CTE TAC Leadership Conference)

  • CTE TAC Leadership Conference
  • Fellows presentation
  • Feedback and suggestions on the year

Each affiliate Organization President will be scheduled to do a brief introduction of their organization