Certification

The new requirements will apply to new coordinators after February 2004.

Current practicing coordinators of state-approved experiential/work-based learning program will be "grandfathered" in.

You will note that there are now two extension titles...

Coordinator of Work-based Learning Programs for Career Awareness - #8981
Coordinator of Work-based Learning Programs for Career Development - #8982

(e) Requirement for the extension in coordinator of work-based learning programs for career awareness. #8981

(1) The extension shall authorize the candidate to coordinate work-based learning programs for career awareness, such as programs providing extended shadowing experiences, the General Education Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (GEWEP), and the Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP).

(2) The candidate shall meet the requirements in each of the following paragraphs:

(i) The candidate shall hold a valid provisional, permanent, initial or professional certificate for 7-12,classroom teaching or counseling.

(ii) The candidate shall complete a program registered pursuant to section 52.2 1(b)(4)(vi) of this Title, or its equivalent.

(iv) The candidate shall have completed 300 clock hours* of work experience outside of classroom teaching.

(f) Requirements for the extension in coordinator of work-based learning programs for career development. #8982

(1) The extension shall authorize the candidate to coordinate work-based learning programs for career development, such as the Cooperative Occupation Education Work Experience Program (COOP), the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), programs of youth-run enterprises, and internship and youth apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs.

(2) The candidate shall meet the requirements in each of the following subparagraphs:

(i) The candidate shall hold a valid provisional, permanent, initial or professional certificate for classroom teaching service authorizing instruction in career and technical education.

(ii) The candidate shall complete a program registered pursuant to section 52.2 1(b)(4)(vi) of this Title, or its equivalent.

(iii) The candidate shall have completed 600 clock hours* of work experience outside of teaching in the classroom teaching service.

*Note:

The new certification requirements for obtaining an extension are found at http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
The required outside work experience hours can be validated through any paid, legal employment other than teaching, you have had as far back as part-time jobs in high school.