Champlain Valley Educational ServicesP.O. Box 455

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Champlain Valley Educational ServicesChamplain Valley Educational Services2014-15 Annual Report2014-15 Annual Report

Clinton • Essex • Warren • Washington BOCESClinton • Essex • Warren • Washington BOCES

Moving Forward

Enhancing EducationEnhancing EducationCelebrating AchievementsCelebrating Achievements

Table of Contents

Component Districts ................................. 1

CVES Board of Education ........................ 2

CVES Administration ............................... 3

Instructional Services Center

Highlights ................................................... 4

CV-TEC Highlights ................................... 6

Special Education

Highlights ................................................... 8

Goals & Objectives ............................. 10-31

Brief History of CVES ............................. 32

CVES Leadership Team:

Mark C. Davey, Ed.D.District Superintendent

Teri Calabrese-GrayAssistant Superintendent for Instruction &21st Century Learning

A. Paul Scott Interim Assistant Superintendent of Management Services

Michele FriedmanDirector of CV-TEC

Reginald McDonaldDirector of Special Education

Christine MyersTreasurer

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Mr. Paul Savage Mr. Daniel Mannix Mr. John FairchildSuperintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of SchoolsAuSable Valley Central School Beekmantown Central School Chazy Central Rural School1273 Route 9N 37 Eagle Way 609 Miner Farm RoadClintonville, NY 12924 West Chazy, NY 12992 Chazy, NY 12921Phone Number: 834-2845 Phone Number: 563-8250 Phone Number: 846-7135Fax: 834-2843 Fax: 563-8132 Fax: 846-8322

Mrs. Shari Brannock Mr. Scott Osborne Mr. Daniel MayberrySuperintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of SchoolsCrown Point Central School Elizabethtown-Lewis Central Keene Central SchoolP.O. Box 35 P.O. Box 158 P.O. Box 67Crown Point, NY 12928 Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Keene Valley, NY 12943Phone Number: 597-4200 Phone Number: 873-6371 Phone Number: 576-4555Fax: 597-4121 Fax: 873-9552 Fax: 576-4599

Mr. William Larrow Mrs. Lisa Grenville Mrs. Laura MarlowSuperintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of SchoolsMoriah Central School Northeastern Clinton Central Northern Adirondack Central39 Viking Lane 103 Route 276 P.O. Box 164Port Henry, NY 12974 Champlain, NY 12919 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935Phone Number: 546-3301 Phone Number: 298-8242 Phone Number: 594-7060Fax: 546-7895 Fax: 298-4293 Fax: 594-7255

Dr. Patrick Brimstein Mr. James Short Mr. Matthew BoucherSuperintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of SchoolsPeru Central School Plattsburgh City Schools Putnam Central SchoolP.O. Box 68 49 Broad Street 126 County Rte 2, P.O. Box 91Peru, NY 12972 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Putnam Station, NY 12861-0091Phone Number: 643-6002 Phone Number: 957-6002 Phone Number: 547-8266Fax: 643-2043 Fax: 957-6026 Fax: 547-9567

Mr. Jonathan Parks Mr. Stephen Gratto Dr. John McDonald, Jr.Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of Schools Superintendent of SchoolsSaranac Central School Schroon Lake Central School Ticonderoga Central SchoolP.O. Box 8 P.O. Box 338 5 Calkins PlaceSaranac, NY 12981 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 Ticonderoga, NY 12883Phone Number: 565-5600 Phone Number: 532-7164 Phone Number: 585-7400 Ext. 1135Fax: 565-5617 Fax: 532-0284 Fax: 585-2682

Mrs. Cynthia Ford-Johnston, Interim Mr. Stephen BroadwellSuperintendent of Schools Superintendent of SchoolsWestport Central School Willsboro Central School25 Sisco Street P.O. Box 180Westport, NY 12993 Willsboro, NY 12996Phone Number: 962-8244 Phone Number: 963-4456Fax: 962-4571 Fax: 963-7577

Component School Superintendents

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CVESBoard of Education2015-16

Mr. Larry Barcomb, PresidentChazy Central Rural School

Mr. Michael St. Pierre, Vice PresidentCrown Point Central School

Mr. Bruce Murdock, Deputy Vice PresidentSchroon Lake Central School

Mr. Ed MarinBeekmantown Central School

Mr. Thomas McCabeKeene Central School

Dr. Jan Guff ey Moriah Central School

Mrs. Linda Gonyo-HorneNortheastern Clinton Central School

Mr. Richard Harriman, Sr.Northern Adirondack Central School

Mrs. Donna LaRocquePeru Central School

Mrs. Leisa BoisePlatt sburgh City Schools

Mr. Richard MalaneyPutnam Central School

Mrs. Lori SaundersSaranac Central School

Mr. Evan GladingTiconderoga Central School

Mr. Paul Mudie Westport Central School

Mr. Craig Jackson Willsboro Central School

Dear Colleagues:

This past school year has been one of transitions, re-structuring, and continuous improvement. As we begin to enact elements of the CVES Strategic Plan, the results are encouraging, to say the least.Throughout the Strategic Planning process, each of the CVES divisions, Administrative Services, CV-TEC, In-structional Services, and Special Education, have looked within to map out new ways of conducting the business of educating the students under our care, with an eye to improving services and exploring new ventures.Each division has likewise looked outside, to engage new partners, to get new ideas, and to keep CVES on the cutt ing edge of the educational services we provide to our 17 component districts and their students.Among the changes we have endorsed is a new employ-ee-composed Vision Statement, which, along with the new Mission Statement and set of Core Beliefs (see page 3), sums up the future of CVES:

We aspire to be a nationally recognized, premier provider of dynamic and innovative programs and services, serving as a catalyst for personal and regional economic growth.

This vision, shared by faculty, staff and administrators, will guide CVES for the foreseeable future, spurring our students on to greater heights and brighter prospects for employment and/or higher education.On behalf of the CVES Board, I am pleased to present the 2014-15 CVES Annual Report.

Sincerely yours,

Larry Barcomb CVES Board President

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Dear Friends and Colleagues:The highlights and activities noted in the 2014-15 Annual Report provide a snapshot of CVES, a “day in the life” of our organization, so to speak. The 300-plus members of the CVES family are performing such duties daily, with a high level of skill and professionalism. Our faculty and staff are in the midst of designing and implementing the Strategic Plan for the continual improve-ment of CVES, with the notable participation of CVES Board members in the district-wide committ ee charged with overseeing the process. The broad support this pro-cess has received from the entire CVES Board has been very inspiring, and together, we are moving forward to greater heights as the leader in education for the North Country.In addition to the many meetings and work sessions necessary to create the Strategic Plan, this report outlines many new and ongoing initiatives undertaken over the past year: the inaugural Career Connect Showcase, held at Peru Central School and coordinated by the Instructional Services Center; Special Education has accelerated train-ing of its faculty in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and is even conducting trainings for component districts; CV-TEC is basking in the achievements of its SkillsUSA students who have won regional and statewide competi-tions in their fi elds of study, and, in particular, Culinary Arts student Dominic DeMuro who placed third in the national competition.We are looking forward to the 2015-16 school year with renewed energy and spirit. I would like to thank Bonnie Berry for her service as Interim Director of Special Edu-cation over the past year, and also to welcome Reginald McDonald, who has recently joined us as the Special Edu-cation Director. Please join me in applauding the eff orts of our faculty and staff and the achievements of our students who, as our new Core Belief #1 states, are our fi rst priority. Sincerely,

Dr. Mark C. Davey District Superintendent

Our MissionChamplain Valley Educational Services empowers students, schools and communities by providing exemplary education, training, support and shared services.

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, disabil-ity, 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:James McCartney – Compliance Offi cer Reginald McDonald – Compliance Offi cerCathy Snow – Compliance Offi cer 1585 Military Turnpike 1585 Military Turnpike P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY 12901P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Phone: 518-561-0100 Ext. 291 Phone: 518-561-0100 Ext. 236

Our VisionWe aspire to be a nationally recognized, premier provider of dynamic and innovative programs and services, serving as a catalyst for personal and regional economic growth.

Sincerely,

Our Core Beliefs• Students are our fi rst priority.• We value open and honest communication.• We embrace collaboration and shared deci-

sion-making.• We promote creativity and innovation. • All students can learn and be successful.• We all lead by example. • We act with integrity, fostering respect for all.• Students, family and community are valued

partners for success.• We ensure a safe, supportive learning and

work environment.• We all impact the educational process and are

dedicated to perform at the highest possible levels.

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HighlightsInstructional Services Center

Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) teamed up with 5 local school districts and Mountain Lake PBS to host the Career Connect Showcase on May 14, 2015 at Peru Junior Senior High School. The Career Connect Showcase provided approximately 400 high school and middle school students with the opportunity to learn more about future career pros-pects, especially in the North Country.

Students at Beekmantown, Chazy, Northern Adirondack, Peru and Saranac have spent this school year researching the 16 Career Clusters (groups of careers such as engineer-ing or fi nance that share common features). At the Career Connect Showcase, students shared their research projects on the Career Clusters, participated in a soft skills workshop, and received some words of wisdom from area workforce development experts. The students also connected with representatives from local businesses and organizations who provided students with valuable information about the training and education required to prepare for various career opportunities.

Mika Mannix, a high school English teacher at Saranac Cen-tral School who served on the planning committ ee for the event said, “The Career Showcase off ers both students and businesses a great opportunity. Businesses can meet students who have the desire and potential to be prospective em-ployees and provide them with fi rst-hand knowledge about careers these businesses off er. Students have the opportu-nity to familiarize themselves with local businesses and to explore various career pathways. This will provide students with an understanding of their local access to these obtain-able opportunities in the North Country.”

The Career Connect committ ee, with representatives from Mountain Lake PBS, CVES and the 5 school districts, has been meeting monthly at the Instructional Services Center to plan the May 14th event at Peru Central School.

“Through this initiative, Mountain Lake PBS is fostering the business and community partnerships that will ensure our students have the necessary skills to take their place in the 21st century global economy,” said Jane Owens, Director of Education & Outreach at Mountain Lake PBS.

Mountain Lake PBS is committ ed to educating the youth of our region, and recently launched an initiative titled Career Crosswalks. The Career Crosswalks website (htt p://crosswalks.mountainlake.org) provides a platform for students and parents to learn about local businesses and the paths workers took to employment. It also serves as a resource for teachers and guidance counselors to help bring career education media and materials into the classroom.

Career Connect Showcase Inaugural Event

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4th Annual ISAB Video Awards Gala EventChamplain Valley Educational Services and the Regional

Taskforce Against Bullying rolled out the red carpet, liter-ally, for the winners at the 4th Annual ISAB (I Stand Against Bullying) Awards gala event for local student video produc-ers. The winning groups, 71 students from 5 schools arrived by limo, and together with hundreds more that arrived by bus, walked the red carpet, and posed for the paparazzi at the Strand Theater in Platt sburgh.

The ISAB Awards video contest, fi rst off ered in 2012, promotes anti-bullying eff orts in schools by encouraging students to create videos featuring bullying scenarios and how to resolve them, information on what to do about bul-lying, and statistics on local bullying. Beginning in 2014, the contest expanded to include “positive school behaviors” as well. Positive school behaviors included in this year’s videos included grit, perseverance and self-control.

Close to 700 people att ended the show, including con-testants and their families, teachers, school administrators, representatives of local social services agencies and commu-nity members to view the winning and honorable mention videos on the big screen, celebrate the achievements of all contestants, and to rally against bullying in schools and in the community.

Host Jeff Sisson, Health, Safety and Risk Management Coordinator at CVES, said, “The evening was something the winners will remember for the rest of their lives. Every student who participated in this program should be ap-plauded for acting on the belief that one person can make a diff erence in the world. Leaders and agents of positive change can come from anywhere, and we had hundreds of them right here in Platt sburgh this evening. I am very proud of each and every one of them. ”

Platt sburgh High School student Kaitlyn Pensinger, winner of the ISAB for Best Female Actor in a Leading Role, said, “It felt good to stand up against something. Bullying is a very serious problem and society knows it. People want to do something about it but everyone needs to be on the same page.”

Some of the Major Award Winners were:

• Best High School Video -- Northern Adirondack HS

• Best Middle School Video -- Northern Adirondack MS

• Best Elementary School Video -- Mooers Elementary School

• Best Combined School Video – SUNY Platt sburgh Up-ward Bound

• ISAB Spirit Award -- Saranac Elementary School

• Ultimate Achievement Award -- On Common Ground (Moriah Central School)

• Best Actor In a Leading Role - Male – David Butler, Keeseville Elementary School

• Best Actor In a Leading Role – Female –Kaitlyn Pens-inger, Platt sburgh High School

• Best Supporting Actor – Dalton Kane, Beekmantown Elementary School

• Best Dancer In a Leading Role – Cody Gooley, North-eastern Clinton Middle School

• Best Original Score – Meagan Yonteff and Julie Kryk, Peru Elementary School

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CV-TEC

Highlights

Fift y-one CV-TEC Platt sburgh Main & Satellite Cam-pus students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on May 28, 2015, and twenty students from the Mineville Campus were inducted on March 19, 2015. In order to be considered for nomination, the students had to maintain a minimum of a 90% grade point aver-age at CV-TEC, excellent att endance, as well as additional

requirements of the Platt sburgh Chapter. CV-TEC Alumni & former teacher Jeremy Youngmann was honored for his contributions to CV-TEC, and was inducted as an Honorary Member of NTHS. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pur-suit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce.

Seventy-One Students Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

CV-TEC Environmental Conservation & Forestry Students Excel at the NYS Conservation Competitions & Regional Envirothon

Twenty-eight CV-TEC students competed against over 300 students from 20 CTE programs statewide at Fingerlakes Community College on May 7, 2015 and did an exceptional job! Our students placed in 18 of the 24 events that were entered. In addition, On May 14, 2015 the North Adirondack Regional Envirothon (NARE) was held at Paul Smith’s College, with 2 teams from CV-TEC competing for Clinton County.

The NARE program brings schools from Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties together to compete for

the opportunity to participate in the New York State Envi-rothon. The students were required to answer questions

and demonstrate hands on applica-tions of various topics.

The program is put together by the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts from Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties.

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Congresswoman Stefanik Visits & Tours CV-TEC Plattsburgh Satellite Campus

On Thursday, April 9, 2015, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik toured the CV-TEC Satellite Campus. She arrived at approximately 11:30 a.m. where she was greeted by CV-TEC Security & Law Enforcement students in uniform and at their “posts” to assist her and her team upon arrival to the Satellite Campus. Once inside, the Congresswoman was introduced to several CVES faculty, staff and commu-nity members by Mrs. Fried-man, Director; including: CVES BOE President, Larry Barcomb, CVES Board Member, Mr. Har-riman, CV-TEC Principal, James McCartney, President & CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, Garry Douglas.

The Congresswoman invited the seven students (Security & Law Enforcement, Culinary Arts Management, and Aviation Technology) to sit and discuss with her their experiences at CV-TEC and their future goals and aspirations. Aft er her meeting with the students, the Congresswoman was

then given a guided tour of the Platt sburgh Aeronautical Institute, Welding, Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanics, and Small Engine Technologies Programs. The Congress-woman boarded the Fed-Ex Boeing 727 and had the oppor-tunity to sit in the cockpit while learning about the details and history of PAI.

Throughout her visit, the Congresswoman was engaged in dialog ranging from fi rst-hand student experiences, the range of programing off ered through CV-TEC and the diverse popula-tions served, CV-TEC’s obtainment of Na-tional Accreditation, the historical background of the development of PAI and the economic

impact it has on the North Country, as well as details about the specifi c training areas.

CV-TEC Culinary Arts Management Student Places 3rd in the Nation

Dominic DeMuro (Elizabethtown-Lewis CSD) repre-sented CV-TEC and the State of New York at the 51st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on June 22-26, 2015 competing in the fi eld of Culinary Arts.

Dominic earned a Bronze Medal at the competition fi nishing 3rd in the Nation! His 3rd place fi nish earned him over $33,000 in scholarships as well as tools and equipment of the fi eld. His teacher, Chef Bevan Gertsch-Cochran, was also awarded an instructor medal for this outstanding ac-complishment.

This is CV-TEC’s FIRST NATIONAL MEDAL! The National SkillsUSA Conference is a showcase of career and technical education students. Quality career and technical education is the centerpiece of the conference.

More than 15,000 students, teachers, education leaders

and representatives from more than 600 national corpora-tions, trade associations, businesses and labor unions par-ticipated in the event.

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Special EducationDivisional Strategic Planning Committ ee WorkAssessment Committ ee:

An Assessment Divisional committ ee comprised of vari-ous staff members from the Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses was established to explore all assessments given to our students to ensure appropriateness and relevancy. The committ ee created a reference chart of assessments and timeline that will be added to the staff handbook for the fall. The committ ee also determined that there was a need for an updated achievement test, which was ordered, as well as a test for our most severely disabled students. A survey of Special Education Chairs was completed to assess what tests were given in the districts. We found that most created one locally.

Therefore, a major revi-sion to the locally created assessment was complet-ed to meet this pressing need for our severely disabled students. These students do not qualify for the NYS Alternate As-sessments.

During the summer, committ ee members will be preparing “bins” of the materials needed to assess the students to be ready for next fall.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Committ ee:

The TCI Committ ee is comprised of various staff members from the Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses.

The TCI committ ee worked on creating visuals for staff members, researched and secured guest speakers to present during professional development, and developed a train-ing plan for the 2015-2016 school year to assure that TCI is a priority within our division. The committ ee will be working over the summer to create lesson plans and develop training resources for professional development for this fall.

This year, CVES’s 9 certifi ed TCIS trainers held two ini-tial four-day trainings for all new staff members of the Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses. Trainings also in-cluded school district staff from our component school districts. These trainings helped prepare new staff members for how to reduce and manage crisis situations within their classrooms and provide them with strategies to de-escalate students. A large number of staff members retired this year, so one of our goals for the fall is to train all new staff mem-

bers that come on board by the end of September.

Once each staff member has completed the four-day initial training, staff are required to complete 12 hours of “refresh-er” updates annually to maintain their certifi cation. Train-ers conducted refresher trainings on several early-release days, during monthly professional development, and during morning team meetings.

At the end of May and beginning part of June, staff mem-bers were rotated through a full-day refresher at ISC where they were able to review components of the curriculum and were tested on the writt en content as well as the physical interventions. Staff provided positive feedback regarding the full-day refresher which included:

“We would like more TCI trainings and refreshers throughout the year!”

“TCI will help us improve communication”

“We need to practice physi-cal interventions more.”

A “Train the Trainer” ses-sion has been tentatively scheduled with Cornell University that will allow component districts to send staff members to become certifi ed trainers within their districts to help pro-mote TCI throughout our region. Six school districts

have already expressed interest in having their staff mem-bers trained as trainers and the Special Education Division will also look at sending a few interested representatives as well.

The Special Education Division continues to progress toward the goal of full implementation of TCI. The training plan for next school year involves monthly topics that will provide focus during team meetings, professional develop-ment, and refresher trainings. Our goal is to create a learn-ing environment that responds to the needs of each student and reduces the need for physical intervention.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools program has provided for ‘common language’, support among staff as well an increase in confi dence among staff to prevent and manage crisis situations. The TCI committ ee surveyed staff this winter and at the end of the school year to assess prog-ress.

Highlights

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Common Core Alignment and CDOS Committ ee:

The CDOS and Common Core Alignment Committ ee com-prised of various staff members from the Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses compiled information for the Shared Decision Making Committ ee to guide staff development off erings for next year from survey results completed in the spring. The Shared Decision Making Committ ee used this information to plan year-long staff development off er-ings for the 2015-16 school year. They have also reviewed a soft ware program to assist with keeping track of student information for the CDOS Credential which will be piloted next year.

Communications Committ ee:

The Communications Committ ee comprised of various staff members from the Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses has been working on ways of communicating information in a timely manner to staff . A survey specifi c to the Special Education Division was completed by the staff in the spring. A weekly newslett er was initiated by the Interim Director in January, which opened communication lines with itinerants and both campuses. A principal newslett er for parents and one for staff was initiated at WAF in March. Goals for next year include: Home School Newslett ers in both WAF and Yandon Dillon, Community Outreach, professional develop-ment on staff management, team building and assertiveness and assembling a staff handbook.

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Professional development was off ered to component school district administrators, faculty, and staff members, both regionally and within our component school districts throughout the 2014-15 school year. Most of our profes-sional development off erings focused on Common Core Implementation, Data Driven Instruction, and Annual Pro-fessional Performance Review (APPR).

Through the analysis of student assessment data at the school building and district levels, professional develop-ment was off ered that provided school district personnel with instructional strategies, content knowledge around the NYS Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS), research-based programs, and comprehensive planning. The profes-sional development opportunities support school districts implementing CCLS for ELA and mathematics and help them meet State expectations for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability.

Ongoing analysis of data by School-Based Inquiry Teams (SBITs), in conjunction with input from school district per-sonnel and Instructional Services Center (ISC) facilitators/training specialists, occurred and appropriate professional development was determined and provided. ISC’s profes-sional development off erings continue to be fi scally respon-sible and comprehensive.

Professional development off erings during the 2014-15 school year included:

• APPR for Teachers and Building Principals/Supervisors• APPR Roundtable Institute• Career Connect• College for Every Student• Copyright & Fair Use Issues of Educators/Librarians • Close Reading• Curriculum Writing • CVES Regional Spelling Bee• DASA Training• Diff erentiated Instruction P-12• District & School Comprehensive Education Planning• ELA Journeys Institute• ELA/Math 3-8 Regional Scoring• ELA Summer Institute• ELA Test Annotated Sample Analysis• Elementary / MS / HS Principals’ Meetings• How to Run an Eff ective RTI Meeting

• HS/MS LOTE Exam Development Training• Information Texts/Book Reports for 21st Century• Instructional Skills Level I• Instructional Skills Level II• Instructional Skills Refresher• iReady Workshop• Math Summer Institute• New Scorer Training for ELA & Math• NYS Alternate Assessment Training for Teachers• NYSESLAT Regional Scoring• NYSESLAT Writing & Speaking Training K-12• P-8 ELA Network Team• Performance Tasks: Gr. 3-6• Regional Regents Scoring• RTI/AIS Network Day• RTTT Gearing Up for 2014-2015• RTTT Network Team Liaisons’ Meetings• RTTT Principal Evaluator Training• RTTT-SLO & APPR for Administrators• RTTT Teacher Evaluator Training• RTTT Teacher Re-Certifi cation Evaluator Training• RTTT-Teaming st HS Level to Implement CCLS• School Reviews• Social Studies Summer Institute• Student Centered Mathematics: Gr. PK-2• TCI Designing Refresher Training• Tech Centers that Work• Teaching Students in Poverty• Teaching with Poverty in Mind• Wilson Fundations-Level I• Wilson-Just Words

The Instructional Services Center reinforced the six shift s for ELA (Balancing Informational and Literary Text, Build-ing Knowledge in the Disciplines, Staircase of Complexity, Text-Based Answers, Writing from Sources, and Academic Vocabulary) and the six shift s for mathematics (Focus, Coherence, Fluency, Deep Understanding, Applications, and Dual Intensity).

ISC continues to assist our schools on improving student achievement through customized comprehensive plan-ning. Facilitators from ISC are available to assist district and building data teams as well as district and building planning committ ees on the development of plans required

Instructional Services Center

CVES will assist our component schools in their efforts to have all students meet and exceed State standards.

GOAL 1

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by SED (i.e., District Comprehensive Improvement Plans, School Comprehensive Education Plans, Local Assistance Plans, Annual Professional Performance Review and Perfor-mance Improvement Plan). During the development of the plans, professional development needs are identifi ed based upon goals and objectives within the plans.

Regional scoring for the New York State Grades 3-8 ELA and mathematics assessments took place at ISC and the West Side Ballroom between April 17 and May 6, 2015. During that time, approximately 7,500 ELA and mathemat-ics student papers from sixteen districts were received, randomized, scored, and answer sheets forwarded to the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) by the required deadlines. This was the third year tests were secure, requiring extra safety measures to ensure the security of the items during a very short timeline. The teacher evaluations were very complimentary of the system CVES has developed to make sure the entire process runs smoothly. We were able to meet all deadlines and all went as planned due to the dedication and persever-ance of everyone involved in the process.

The CVES Network Team Members (Teri Calabrese-Gray, Jane Landry, Bonnie Berry, Cheryl Dodds, Bonnie Gregware, and Holley Christianson) serve our component districts. Professional development for the Network Team focused on P-12 implementation of the CCLS, School-based Inquiry Teams, and Teacher/Principal Evaluator Training. The team shared information on the Common Core through the CVES ELA and Math networking days and Summer Institute. These groups met to discuss instruction, curriculum, SED initiatives and provided opportunities for regional network-ing by content and grade level. During the Summer Insti-tute teams of teachers worked on projects to support the implementation of the Common Core ELA and Mathematics curriculum. In addition, geometry teachers from the CVES region met during the 2014-15 school year to discuss the successful implementation of the Common Core Geometry Curriculum.

Jane Landry continued eff orts to assist districts in meeting NYSED and NCLB accountability requirements. Data teams established within districts met regularly to analyze and interpret student achievement and other data in order to develop plans to ensure the district, buildings, and students meet accountability standards in all required areas. This on-going analysis is critical as it allows for early identifi cation of potential areas in need of improvement and allows teams to work collaboratively to address areas of concern. These plan-ning sessions provide an opportunity for the CVES Planning and Assessment Coordinator to update school personnel on

SED and Elementary Secondary Education Act mandates specifi c to school accountability. The training coordinator also facilitates Data Council meetings during which the chief information offi cer for each school district and other ap-propriate school personnel meet to ensure that their school district’s data are correctly entered within the mandated timelines. The training coordinator updates the members of the Data Council with school accountability and/or curricu-lum updates as they relate to data. The training coordinator assists districts with any questions or concerns that arise as they work through the Data Warehouse system updates and requirements. This year there continues to be many up-dates to the Data Warehouse that refl ect the Regents Reform Agenda. Jane continues to support districts on their ongoing eff orts to accurately report all data and meet all reporting deadlines.

Jeff Sisson, Health, Safety, Risk Management (HSRM) Specialist, completed 22 annu-al Right to Know/Blood-Borne Pathogen Refreshers during the 2014–15 school year. Each year, in addition to the Oc-cupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) require-ments, Jeff focuses on one or two “special” topics that are, or are anticipated to be, a con-cern within our component

districts. This year he chose to focus on Ebola, and the eff ect of “short sleep” on health, memory, and learning.

The School Library System hosted two professional devel-opment sessions. The fi rst session was Informational Texts and Where to Find Them and Book Reports for the 21st Century with Deborah Ford. Teachers and librarians from the component districts of Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washing-ton BOCES and Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES att ended this all-day workshop which highlighted exemplary infor-mational texts in a variety of formats and tied them to the Common Core, as well as new and fun ways for students to create book reports. Att endees left the workshop with ideas for activities and texts, as well as a handout listing recom-mended books.

The second session was a copyright workshop with law-yer Anne Dalton. This was a fast-paced, highly interactive session that contained useful hand-outs, Q and A, and small-group discussions about real world compliance is-sues in today’s schools and libraries. The day provided the understanding needed for responsible educational practice. Att endees learned about copyright, fair use, the First Sale doctrine, infringement issues, creative commons licensing, student performance issues, common sense teacher rules, and parameters. They also learned about Teach Act guide-lines and more from an experienced copyright att orney.

Social Studies Summer Institute participants

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CV-TECCV-TEC has successfully assisted our component school

districts in their eff orts to meet and exceed state standards through participation in NYS specifi c educational programs, workshops, informational Chief School Offi cer meetings, Advisory Boards and Principals Group meetings. CV-TEC continues to utilize a school-wide progress report for the purpose of reporting student progress to parents, the com-ponent districts, and/or adult sponsoring agency.

CV-TEC staff regularly communicates with districts to monitor student progress and ascertain that instructional strategies and necessary services are provided to assist stu-dents to meet or exceed state standards as follows:

• CV-TEC Culinary Arts Management Student Places 3rd in the Nation at National SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

• CV-TEC principals had multiple conversations with district principals and guidance counselors regarding incoming and potential students to our campus and con-ducted several communications with component district staff to facilitate student success dealing with placement, discipline, and challenges students face.

• Open House created at the Mineville Campus designed in conjunction with the college/career fair spring.

• CV-TEC campuses administered the JMT/SWA Career & Technical Assessments.

• The Pre-Assessments were administered to estab-lish the baseline data for SLO calculations.

• Regional Round Robin scoring occurred in Octo-ber & May.

• The Post-Assessments and the Work Readiness Assessments were administered in May.

• The Student Services Coordinator collaborated with the Director to provide longitudinal data for the Strategic Planning Committ ee. Placement, Regents, and Techni-cal Assessment success percentages were collected for the previous three years. The Student Services Coordi-nator also:

• Assisted the CIO with the process of gather-ing data, uploading, and troubleshooting State Reports (non-evaluative) in support of the APPR process.

• Compiled annual adult Perkins enrollment report for all campuses.

• Continues to provide assistance to component districts regarding att endance reports from Pow-erschool.

• The CV-TEC Leadership Team continues to pre-pare for the Annual Report for COE, as well as the 5S1 and Adult Placement reports for NYSED. Annual completion, placement, and licensure spreadsheets for COE annual report have been completed and will be sent electronically.

• Traveled to Albany to assist with JMT develop-ment of APPR 21st Century Skills Assessment.

• Compiled statistics relating to Work Experience and returning student enrollment status for 2013-2014 high school students.

• The Guidance Offi ce continues to work closely with our districts (principals, guidance offi ces, CSE chairpeople) and Academic Services to en-sure that the needs of the students are being met.

• Promotion of CV-TEC’s Online High School courses and programming (Fall 2014), CoSer 411; Preparation of online provider: Advanced Academics, Inc. (AAI) course materials for the 2014-2015 academic year.

• Initiated contacts with NERIC (Monica Statile) to begin 2014-2015 data keeping eff orts related to the position of CIO. As CVES’ CIO, held conversations with NERIC regarding CV-TEC’s and WAF’s readiness to upload fi les for the 2014-2015 academic year.

• Ongoing participation on the OASYS/APPR Committ ee to update standards and protocols for 2014-2015.

• Ongoing collaboration with Special Education Director, CTE Director and pertinent CVES staff regarding TCIS implementation &protocols for CV-TEC for 2014-2015.

• Ongoing collaboration regarding implementation of DASA procedures for 2014-2015.

• Participation with FERPA policy review committ ee; made recommendations regarding applicable policy revisions.

• Ongoing communication with NERIC regarding 2014-2015 BEDS data and new reporting requirements.

• CV-TEC principals served on CVES, CV-TEC & strate-gic planning committ ees and organizational teams to develop and enhance the educational opportunities for students.

• We continue to pursue staff and equipment to enhance student learning.

• SkillsUSA presentations were held on all CV-TEC cam-puses.

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Special EducationThe CVES curriculum and assessment coordinator, as the

Regional Lead Trainer (RLT), att ended multiple trainings for the administration and scoring of the New York State Alter-nate Assessment (NYSAA) and provided those trainings to all teachers who were required to administer the NYSAA. Additionally, the coordinator provided review and support to all teachers via daily emails and group collaborative re-views at two locations for the convenience of both northern and southern schools. The CVES curriculum and assessment coordinator, as the Regional Site Score Coordinator (RSSC), ran NYSAA scoring training and sessions and ensured reporting to Measured Progress, NERIC and component districts.

In the 2014-15 school year, the Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center (RSE TASC) supported three of our 17 component districts in addition to CVES. A central focus for the Offi ce of Special Education (OSE) in NYS is to improve the results for students with disabilities in the areas of dropout, graduation rate and 3-8 ELA and Math performance. NYS currently seeks to have each school district have a graduation rate of 53% or higher and have a dropout rate of 14% or lower. When school districts do not meet these thresholds, OSE asks RSE TASC to provide data analysis and an improvement plan to assist school districts in meeting thresholds.

The 2014-15 school year had RSE TASC focusing on schools that needed to improve the results for students with disabili-ties in the areas of dropout, graduation rate and 3-8 ELA and Math performance. Anita Archer’s text, Explicit Instruction has been at the forefront of many book studies, staff meet-ings, and staff development off erings from many of our local districts. The State Education Department directs many of the activities, and they put a signifi cant emphasis on ensur-ing that teachers are well aware of how to embed Explicit Instruction within their instructional methodologies. A primary focus of Explicit Instruction is clearly stating objec-tives; having teachers model lessons; enabling students to practice with support; and then gradual release to indepen-dent practice. In addition to Explicit Instruction, teaching vocabulary within the common core and the use of founda-tional skills within the common core have been the basis of instruction for students with disabilities. Research continu-ally demonstrates the importance of skills based instruction to enable students to access common core concepts.

Ongoing staff development for special education teachers- specifi cally focus on a text by Marilee Sprenger, Teaching The Critical Vocabulary Of The Common Core: 55 words that make or break student understanding will be the focus for RSE TASC in 2015-16.

• Satellite Principal att ended “Active Shooter Drill” at Beekmantown CSD reporting results/observations to CVES administrators.

• Integrated Academics: ASD teachers provided integrat-ed academics in ALL CTE programs for all high school and adult CV-TEC students.

• The ASD Coordinator att ended the July Technical Centers That Work (TCTW) Professional Development Conference.

• CV-TEC Faculty was presented the TCTW Professional Development opportunities and a survey was conduct-ed to identify which ones they would like to take part in this year. SDM reviewed the results.

• A TCTW Project Based Learning (PBL) Workshop was held Feb. 11th-12th at ISC. This will provide the North Country with a unique and valuable opportunity. This workshop was uploaded to the ISC website, presented at the Nov. 18th Principals meeting and was included in the Applied Academic Curriculum Day packet.

• Faculty Focus Teams have been established based upon the Faculty Survey.

• CVES CV-TEC hosted the TCTW Project Based Learning (PBL) workshop on Feb. 11th-12th at ISC. Participants from seven (7) component districts (Beekmantown, Chazy, Chateaugay, Keene, Platt sburgh, Saranac, and Seton) and two (2) BOCES (CVES and FEH) att ended representing elementary, middle, high, CTE, academic, and special education content areas.

• CV-TEC Applied Academic Day was held in December. The purpose of this event is to maintain and strengthen our partnership with component districts by providing strong academic curriculum within our CTE programs.

• CV-TEC Culinary Arts Management students captured FIRST place at the 2015 North Country Junior Iron Chef Competition.

• Skills USA students earned top honors at the NYS Skill-sUSA Area III Regional Competitions.

• CV-TEC Early Childhood Education students participat-ed in the Regional Get Ready to Learn event at Clinton Community College.

• Fift y-one CV-TEC Platt sburgh Main & Satellite Campus students and Twenty CV-TEC Mineville Campus stu-dents were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.

• 100% of CV-TEC Platt sburgh Main Campus Allied Health year-two students who took the National Health-care Association Healthcare exam passed and are now certifi ed EKG Technicians.

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CVES Special Education teachers participated in relevant professional development opportunities that were off ered monthly in the Special Education Division as well as profes-sional development workshops. The topics included Dif-ferentiated Instruction, the CDOS Credential, student exit summaries, team building, cultural and mental health issues aff ecting our students, Wilson Reading Program, use of the Bright Links interactive system and hands on math activi-ties.

Continue to develop, maintain, and nurture collaborativerelationships among educational institutions, our community, local agencies and businesses in order to ensure the highest level of student achievement.

Instructional Services Center

GOAL 2

The 2015 CVES Regional Spelling Bee took place on March 13, 2015 at Northeastern Clinton Central School District. The winners included:

Grade 4 Champion – Mallory Arnold-Willsboro CSD

Grade 5 Champion – Drew Knowles, Platt sburgh CSD

Grade 6 Champion – Kade Manchester, Peru CSD

Grade 7 Champion – Grant Decker, Beekmantown MS

Grade 8 Champion – Jonathan Gibbs, Moriah CSD

Grand Champion: Grant Decker, Beekmantown MS

1st Runner-Up: Jonathan Gibbs, Moriah CSD

Each grade level winner, the fi rst runner-up and the grand champion received trophies. In addition to the trophy, the fi rst runner-up also received a Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. In addition to a trophy, the grand champion received a Samuel Louis Sugarman Award Certifi cate; a Merriam-Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged and a one-year membership to Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Grant Decker, our Grand Champion, represented the region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. on May 27 - 28, 2015.

The fourth annual ISAB (I Stand Against Bullying) Awards - showcasing winning student videos on the el-ementary, middle, high school, and combined school levels, was again one of the hott est tickets in town! The student-created videos focused on Bullying Prevention, and Posi-tive School Behaviors. Winning teams rode to the event in limousines, where they received the red carpet treatment, watched their video on the big screen, and received an ISAB Award to mark their accomplishments.

In order to accommodate the growing demand for tick-ets, this year’s ISAB Awards were held at the historic Strand

Theatre in Platt sburgh. The change in venue worked out perfectly as the audience nearly tripled in size, reaching nearly 700 people! The event was planned, coordinated, and conducted by Jeff Sisson, CVES Health, Safety, Risk Man-agement Specialist, with help from the regional Task Force Against Bullying.

The CVES HSRM “Get Up/Stand Up” Bullying/Harass-ment Questionnaire was administered to over 3000 students in our component districts during the 2013-2014 school year. This tool is used to discover the types and frequency of harassment present within our school communities. The re-sults are also used to identify trends in regards to this topic throughout the schools in our region. The data collected this past school year appears to indicate that our students are much less likely to tell adults about instances of bullying and harassment than in years past—a troubling discovery. Thanks to the questionnaire, we have a specifi c need to focus on in the coming year!

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Partnerships with community businesses and organiza-tions such as the Press-Republican, The Strand Theatre, Price Chopper, Bazzano’s Pizza, Sam’s Club, W. B. Mason, West Side Ballroom, Boyea’s Deli and the SUNY Platt sburgh Col-lege Auxiliary Services, have enabled ISC to provide resourc-es and materials to component district staff and other school community members during workshops and other events sponsored by ISC. We are grateful for their sponsorship and look forward to continuing these partnerships throughout the 2015-2016 school year.

CV-TECCV-TEC continues to develop, maintain and nurture

collaborate relationships among educational institutions, our community, local agencies and businesses in order to ensure the highest level of student achievement. During the 2014-2015 school year, CV-TEC hosted hundreds of middle school students from component schools for career exposure to Career and Technical Education (CTE). This continues to be a successful undertaking that is lauded by local guidance counselors, instructors and students as a benefi cial introduc-tion to the courses and career training opportunities avail-able at CV-TEC.

In addition, CV-TEC hosted guidance counselors from component districts to distribute enrollment packets for the 2015-2016 academic year. Updates on program changes were presented as well as updates to CV-TEC’s academic enrollment process.

• The CV-TEC Divisional Strategic Planning Committ ees created and implemented the Divisional Action Plan:• Marketing Committ ee.• Equipment Procurement/Repair Planning.• COE Accreditation Maintenance.• Student Transition Planning.• Evaluation of current marketing eff orts and em-

ployed additional eff orts such as advertising and promoting CV-TEC programs on Facebook, local tele-vision and local radio. An alumni night was planned to coincide with Platt sburgh Open House.

• Middle School Activities.• SUNY Platt sburgh’s Cardinal PR has chosen CV-TEC

for its advertising/marketing campaign project.• Addressing the issue of elimination of the duplica-

tion of training or skill sets for our students (e.g. where a student ends up paying for a community college course that duplicates a CV-TEC course).

• On June 25, 2014, two students from the CV-TEC Digi-tal Art and Design Program, Dustin Besaw (Peru) and Matt hew Marquis (Beekmantown), competed at the SkillsUSA National Competition in Kansas City, MO in

Web Design. The students were accompanied by Lead SkillsUSA Advisor, Ms. Lori Ducharme, and Digital Arts & Design Instructor, Mr. Mark Brown. The students placed 8th in the Nation out of 22 teams from 22 states! The Web Design competition has only existed in New York State for the past two years, and this was the fi rst time New York was represented at the National Skill-sUSA Conference in this competition area.

• On June 24, 2015, Dominic DeMuro (CV-TEC Culinary Arts Management, Elizabethtown-Lewis CSD) compet-ed at the SkillsUSA National Competition in Louisville, Kentucy. Dominic was accompanyied by Lori Ducha-rme, Lead SkillsUSA Advisor, and his Culinary Arts Management Instructor, Bevan Gertsch-Cochran.

• CV-TEC Cosmetology students took part in Fall Educa-tion Festival and the New York City Hair Show.

• Digital Art & Design Students presented the compo-nents of their program at the Principals’ Group meeting.

• Yandon-Dillon Construction Trades & Natural Resource Management Program was highlighted in the Times of Ti for their work in building and landscaping the future home of High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care in part-nership with the Essex County IDA.

• Workforce Development Roundtable was held with Congresswoman Stefanik at OneWorkSource. Mrs. Friedman apprised Congresswoman Stefanik on CV-TEC’s role in the workforce development system of the North Country.

• CV-TEC students and staff participated in Holiday Ser-vice projects including Adopt-an-Angel and JCEO Food Shelf Santa’s helpers.

• Culinary Arts Management students planned, prepared and served at the annual Board of Education Holiday Dinner.

• CV-TEC earns honorable mention in the 2015 “I Stand Against Bullying” Video Contest. Winners from all categories were treated to a Red Carpet Awards Night at the Strand Theater.

• CV-TEC Mineville Cosmetology students assisted at the

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Crown Point Career Fair.• CV-TEC Environmental Conservation & Forestry stu-

dents excel at the NYS Conservation Competitions and Regional Envirothon.

• CV –TEC New Visions Medical students win the GNOSH Film Festival sponsored by the University of Vermont Health Network (CVPH).

• The Adult Literacy program partners with Clinton Com-munity College and a variety of local businesses to off er the “AIME” program. We will be off ering our 13th class this fall. Our last class ended with a 100% employment rate with local manufacturing employers.

• Partnered with Literacy Volunteers in Essex County to provide an ABE class at NCCC in Ticonderoga.

• CV-TEC has additional outreach sites in order to enable our students more access to their teacher. We now have outreach sites at Champlain Library, Ellenburg Depot Fire House, Keeseville United Methodist Church, Village of Dannemora Town Offi ces, CV-TEC Main Campus, and our OWS Centers in Platt sburgh and Elizabethtown.

• Att ended Platt sburgh Housing Authority Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce Job Fair, and Veteran’s Stand Down event to promote CV-TEC programs and services.

• Presented at the NYATEP Conference on how to connect Adult Literacy students to job skills training and employ-ment.

• Staff has att ended Job Developers Meeting, Inter Agency Council Meeting, Clinton County Council Meeting, Youth Council, and Operator Team Meetings.

• CV-TEC literacy student was selected as a NYACCE Student of the Year. She was recognized at a dinner on, March 10, meet with Assemblywoman Duprey at the LOB on March 11 and also was recognized on the house fl oor.

• Cathy Snow was asked by the State Education Depart-ment to represent Adult Literacy at the March On the Hill in Washington on March 18 & March 19 to meet with Congresswoman Stefanik. She also att ended a State Director’s meeting.

• Att endance at various conference calls with the National Council of State Directors of Adult Education to prepare for the 2015 NCSDAE March on the Hill in addition to meeting with Congresswoman Stefanik and Congress-woman Lowey. Congresswoman Lowey is the ranking member of the Houes Appropriation Sub Committ ee.

• Cathy Snow att ended NYACCE Board Meeting as Re-gional Coordinator

• Ongoing collaboration with WIB Director, Ticonderoga COC President and partners at the Elizabethtown OWS to discuss off ering a NWRC class in Ticonderoga. The WIB Director is also interested in CV-TEC providing an AIME program in Essex County. She will follow-up with International Paper and other businesses to determine if there is an interest in this.

• Assisted WIB Director of Programming in writing a grant

through Georgia Pacifi c. She will be seeking funding to pay tuition and support services for adults who do not qualify under other funding to att end CV-TEC adult education programming. The focus will be on recently unemployed adults (these are the hardest adults to fi nd funding for).

• Att ended Youth Council, DLT, Admissions Criteria, WIB, Work Readiness, Admin, OWS Building Managers, Mar-keting Committ ee and various other meetings.

• Att ended Student of the Year event in Albany. Our CV-TEC literacy student was selected as one of 20 stu-dents for this prestigious award. She att ended an awards dinner, met with Assemblywoman Janet Duprey in the LOB and was recognized in the Capital on the Assembly Floor.

• Ongoing collaboration with Ti COC, WIB, Essex County OWS to begin discussions to off er AIME and Customer Service in Ticonderoga.

• Daily contact with the districts to ensure enrollment ac-curacies and updates.

• Collecting and inputt ing student data into PowerSchool for quick retrieval needed for immediate student inter-vention.

• Guidance Offi ce works with Deputy Hilliker regarding student issues involving safety.

• On-going meetings and communications with ACCES-VR regarding adult students.

• Coordinated with ASD and home schools regarding sev-eral student academic issues.

• Processing college information dissemination and ap-plications

• Scheduling numerous high school and adult visitations.• Individual Counseling Sessions• Pursuing continuation of student scholarships.• Meeting/phone consulting with potential adult students.• Gathering data and information for sett ing up yearly

academic intervention meetings between area school counselors and our CTE and academic teachers.

• Meetings with Mr. Ryan and students regarding disci-pline issues and student concerns.

• Coordinating eff orts with home school counselors to intervene with at-risk students.

• Annual Counselor Intervention Day scheduled.

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Special EducationTile Making: Our school had the wonderful opportunity

to create clay tiles with a local pott er, Sue Young! Sue is currently creating a large mandala mural with a variety of participants and wanted to include our school! We were thrilled to leave our mark on this community project that will be displayed on a building down town for years to come. Our students and families can walk past it in the future and say, “I helped make that. I was part of that.”

The CVES Work Experience program continues to grow and will help our students to meet the requirements of the C-DOS Credential. This program is designed to help stu-dents develop work readiness and “the skills they will need to live, learn and earn within the community.” Essential 21st Century Skills emphasized include thinking creatively, working creatively with others, implementing innovations, reasoning eff ectively, using systems thinking, making judg-ments and decisions, solving problems, communicating clearly, and collaborating with others.

This year, there has been an increased number of students participating in work experience, both “in-house” and in the community. Our business sites continue to encompass a wide range of diff erent career opportunities including retail, food service, warehousing, and jobs within adult health care facilities. We look toward expanding our program and the available sites next year.

The WAF Open House/Resource Fair held in April was a success with 13 agencies sharing information with our students and parents. The PBIS committ ee prepared healthy snacks for all. The agencies involved thought it would be great to do this in the fall. Meredith Jacobs, our art teacher, showcased student work throughout the school and teach-ers opened their doors to the families highlighting student work.

Agencies with displays were ARC, BHSN, Clinton County Health Department and Department of Social Services, JCEO Head Start, Cooperative Extension, Literacy Volun-teers, Journey Into Reading, the Girl Scouts, CEF Library System, the Autism Alliance of North East NY, Partners in Transition and Adirondack Helping Hands.

The addition of our School Resource Offi cer, Deputy Hillik-er, has been positive throughout the school community. She has established many positive relationships with students and has been instrumental in preventing crises with many of our students. In addition, she has brought the D.A.R.E. program to our classes and provided a “graduation” that in-cluded parents as part of our school community celebration.

The D.A.R.E. Mission: “Teaching students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.”

The D.A.R.E. Vision: “A world in which students every-where are empowered to respect others and choose to lead lives free from violence, substance abuse, and other danger-ous behaviors.”

Members of the staff represented the CVES Autism Pro-gram at the BHSN Children’s Carnival by answering pro-gram questions and presenting a positive, kid friendly Dinosaur Dig at the Oval on February 7th.

Staff and students participated in the Autism Walk raising almost $800, in Jump Rope for Heart raising over $850, and in May, in a Bowl-A-Thon to donate to the Elmore SPCA.

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CV-TEC regularly collaborated with faculty and staff from the WAF Division and with component districts to facilitate this goal. CV-TEC staff worked extremely well and consis-tently with the WAF staff regarding the joint enrollment of students with disabilities. CV-TEC’s staff regularly reviewed progress of students with disabilities and intervened as needed. In compliance with Chapter 408 of the Commis-sioner’s Regulations, CV-TEC provides instructional staff with required documentation and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) relative to students with disabilities so they may be responsive to students’ accommodations, program modifi cations and services. CV-TEC routinely works with home districts to assess and place students in programs that have resulted in positive outcomes. We work extremely well and closely with the WAF staff regarding joint enrollment and to discuss any other issues or concerns regarding shared students;

• Reorganized and expanded the New Visions Medi-cal Program to include two sessions and to include Elizabethtown Hospital for clinical sites.

• Reviewed TCI training/expectations with staff during opening day meeting.

• Collaborated with counselors to assure all IEPs for in-coming students are on site and given to the respective instructors.

• Collaborated with counselors and academic services instructors to assure that pull out services needed for incoming students are in place.

• Att ended CSE Chairpersons meetings.

• Through our SDM and colleagues, arranged for TCI refresher to begin with March Superintendent Day.

• We continue to update and maintain copies of all cur-rent students’ IEPs for review by the ASD staff . All ASD staff are provided with the necessary (updated) infor-mation as it becomes available.

• Ongoing communications with Guidance counselors re: status of students, information requests, and assessment needs of IEP students.

• Ongoing consultation with Satellite Campus faculty members regarding students with disabilities enrolled in CV-TEC Aviation Tech, Small Engines, Heavy Equip-

ment, and Welding programs.

• Collaboration with staff as CVES’ CIO to fulfi ll all SIRS-related reporting requirements established for 2014-2015 academic year.

• All 2014-2015 data has been uploaded and is ready for CVES-wide verifi cation by Dr. Davey.

• The Clinton County Senior Nutritional Assistance Pro-gram worked with Student Services to open up oppor-tunities for student work experiences as part of our new Food Service program.

• Presentation at the CSE Chairpersons meeting to relay information about the Job Targets program.

• CV-TEC students receive CPR training.

• On Thursday, April 9, 2015, Congresswoman Elise Ste-fanik toured the CV-TEC Satellite Campus. BOE Presi-dent, Larry Barcomb, CVES Board Member, Mr. Harri-man, CV-TEC Principal, James McCartney, President & CEO of the NC Chamber of Commerce, Garry Douglas. The Congresswoman invited the seven students (Secu-rity & Law Enforcement, Culinary Arts Management, and Aviation Technology) to sit and discuss with her their experiences at CV-TEC and their future goals and aspirations.

CV-TEC

Develop, in collaboration with CVES special needs faculty,component districts, and Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, programs, services and curriculum modifications to meet the needs of our students and school districts’ Committees on Special Education.

GOAL 3

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CVES continues to focus on the implementation of Thera-peutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) during the 2014-2015 school year. The Special Education Division is currently in year two of the three to fi ve year implementation process and our TCI trainers have worked hard on making components of TCI part of daily practice. Trainings have been shared with component school districts.

The teachers in Grades 3-12 administered all required NYS assessments and participated with regional scoring. Jane Landry provided information on assessments results to support the continued implementation of a data-driven instructional model ensuring that all teachers were analyz-ing results to support success for the students.

The Common Core/C-DOS divisional committ ee will

continue to study our current resources, staff level of knowledge and ability to implement the Common Core and C-DOS standards. A survey was administered and from that survey a list of needs were identifi ed and disseminated to the Shared Decision-Making Committ ee to use for upcom-ing professional development.

A new model for our high school classes was implemented in which classrooms worked in teams of two to provide academic and behavioral consistency.

The Director plans the agendas for the CSE Chairpersons meetings and coordinates information with the CSE Chairs via a listserv. The CSE Chairs will be meeting on a monthly basis in the 2015-16 school year.

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Special needs students will be educatedappropriately in the least restrictive environment.

CV-TECCV-TEC is strongly committ ed to meeting the needs of all of our students, and recognizes the importance of ensuring the success of special needs students who enroll in CV-TEC’s Career and Technical Education programs. The following illustrated just a few of the initiative undertaken toward this goal:• The CVES Strategic Planning Committ ee created a Tran-

sition Advisory Committ ee for transitioning students with disabilities.

• Reviewed current services, identifi ed needs, partner-ships and desired outcomes for students with disabili-ties.

• All campuses assure that all students with disabilities are provided appropriate and necessary accommoda-tions to succeed.

• Consulted with district principals, staff and parents regarding program modifi cations for SWDs.

• ASD team members comply with the outlined accom-modations found on a student’s IEP.

• Ongoing collaboration with, and data reporting for, WAF Division in role of CIO.

• Consultations regarding special education students with CV-TEC Satellite Campus.

• Coordination (administration, correction), proctoring, and distribution of results of various standardized as-sessments (NOCTI, JMT/SWA, Achievement Tests for SWD).

• Our teachers work regularly with ACCESS-VR and local physicians to obtain paperwork necessary for us to ap-ply for testing/learning modifi cations.

GOAL 4

Special EducationThe CVES Autism Staff coordinated the Annual CVES

Autism Awareness Luncheon with 60% of the families at-tending. Just as any public school provides an opportunity through sports/academic based recognition celebrations our Annual CVES Autism Awareness Luncheon provides our students, their families, home district CSEs, school board members, direct support personnel and community sup-port agencies with the opportunity to converse, celebrate successes and brainstorm for the future. Having CV-TEC Culinary program prepare and serve the luncheon not only provides students from our autism program with a “natural environment training” it also provides CV-TEC students with a real “hands on” catering experience. Throughout the year students in all of our Autism programs work on IEP goals that focus on increasing communication skills, by making requests/choices, answering questions, expressing wants and needs, social skills including making transitions, functioning as a group, social interactions, and fl exibility. The luncheon provides students with a real life environment to practice the skills that they have obtained and provides parents with the opportunity to observe those learned skills being applied to daily living activities. Dr. Patricia Egan, Director Autism Intervention Program at SUNY Platt sburgh.

“Do not fear people with Autism, embrace them, Do not spite people with Autism unite them, Do not deny people with Autism accept them for then their abilities will shine” ― Paul Isaacs

The Special Education Division continued in year three of the “Intensive Therapeutic Support Program” (ITSP) during the 2014-15 school year. This program was a need expressed by the component school districts. This program is for students with intensive mental health disabilities. This population of students is at risk of leaving their home school districts and being placed in residential treatment facilities. With the provision of this new program, students are

allowed to stay in their Least Restrictive Environment and att end CVES and live in their homes with their families. A psychiatrist provides consultation to the students and families in the program. In addition family based treatment counseling, and adventure based learning are components.

CVES staff continue to invite/host district staff into their classrooms to observe students who have the potential to return to their district and be successful in home district classrooms.

In 2014-15 the Special Education Division graduated three students out of ten with Regents Diplomas. Two of those students are going on to higher education and one in the military. Five of the other students graduated with the CDOS Credential, one with a local diploma and one with the Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential. One of the Regents diploma students had CV-TEC certifi cation for welding and the other as a Certifi ed Nursing Assistant. The local diploma student also had a CNA certifi cate.

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The School Library System received $8,696 in automation aid, $42,476 in supplemental aid, and $86,964 in operating aid from the New York State Division of Library Develop-ment to provide programming and support for local school libraries in compliance with the fi ve-year School Library System Plan of Service.

Jeff Sisson, CVES HSRM Specialist, successfully complet-ed the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Build-ing Code Enforcement Training Program in 2008. Having completed the courses in the Basic Training Program, and att ending 24 hours of continuing education per year, Jeff is a licensed New York State Code Enforcement Offi cial. As a result, CVES HSRM has been able to save schools a substan-tial amount of money by providing fi re safety inspections for CVES component districts. In 2014-15 he completed 76 Fire Safety Inspections for our component districts.

ISC off ers a variety of professional development oppor-tunities in response to identifi ed needs or requests by school districts. When two or more component districts participate in the off erings, the districts receive state aid at their desig-nated aid ratio, which helps to off set the cost of professional development. The school districts are also able to receive substitute teacher reimbursement for their teachers who at-tend workshops at ISC, as well.

CVES HSRM created and facilitated the fi rst Annual Custodial/Maintenance Training Day on July 10, 2013. The event picked up steam in 2014 as nearly every component district att ended the second annual event! The program was well received and included several off erings such as a Slips, Trips, and Falls, an Asbestos Seminar, Hazardous Commu-nication, and a motivational speaker—not to mention lunch provided by the local Superintendents of Buildings and Grounds. The 2015 event, scheduled for mid-July, will fea-ture a presentation on Teamwork by Bob Emery, the Head Coach of the SUNY Platt sburgh Men’s Hockey Team.

ISC received monetary support from Platt co Corporation, AuSable Valley Teachers Association, Beekmantown El-ementary PTO, Martindale, Keysor & Co. PLLC, Price Chop-per – Champlain and Sam’s Club, Platt sburgh for the 2015 Regional Spelling Bee. Empire State Coca-Cola also donated bott led water to all the contestants for this event.

Chapter 145 of the NYS Mercury-Added Consumer Products Law requires schools with more than 100 employ-ees and that produce more than 15 spent bulbs per month, to recycle their used fl uorescent lamps. CVES Health, Safety, Risk Management formed a cooperative with Northeast Lamp Recycling, Inc. of Bronx, NY, in 2005. Since forming this cooperative, CVES and the components have recycled

over 60,000 pounds of mercury containing lamps and bal-lasts. On May 12, 2015, in addition to many other types of mercury containing lamps, we recycled more than 4,500 of the four-foot fl uorescent lamps and 150 pounds of PCB con-taining lighting ballasts. We will continue to work diligently on this initiative because of the environmental and public health consequences associated with the mismanagement of these toxic substances.

For the ninth time in 11 years, Casella Waste Systems (CWS) provided a free Hazardous Waste Disposal Program for CVES and its component districts. The program, devel-oped by CVES HSRM and funded by CWS, has removed nearly $115,000 worth of hazardous waste from our local districts since the program’s inception. This year’s event cul-minated with the transfer of district-owned waste products to the Clinton County Landfi ll on June 13, 2015. Thank you Cassella!

In cooperation with Casella Waste Management, the In-structional Services Center is in their fi ft h year of Zero-Sort Recycling, tossing all recyclables into one bin. This includes: glass (bott les and jars), metal (empty aerosol cans, alumi-num and metal cans), plastics (#1-7 and rigid plastics), and fi ber (boxboard, corrugated cardboard, envelopes, maga-zines, soft -cover books, newspaper, shredded paper, and white and colored paper).

We will be fiscally responsible in order to maximizeresources that will benefit the component districts.

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CV-TECCV-TEC is committ ed to providing the highest quality programs for our students. To do so requires us to keep up with technological changes in all of our programs. CV-TEC operates as frugally as possible, while upholding the quality of instruction. The items listed below are examples of how CV-TEC is seeking to reduce costs and also to obtain outside funding to ensure that our students graduate with the skills necessary for employment in their fi elds.

• The CVES Strategic Planning Committ ee has formulated a fi ve-year plan and budget to maintain and upgrade program equipment and technology. The committ ee is inclusive of all division stakeholders.

• CV-TEC received a $123,000 grant for equipment up-grades through Senator Bett y Litt le.

• Participated in budget reconciliation and planning with Director and Principals.

• Collaborated with staff to minimize open POs and expenditures for 14-15, began draft ing budget needs for 15-16.

• Perkins IV Title I Grant Funding for FY15: $107,471.00.

• The 2013-2014 Perkins Final Narrative Report was com-pleted and submitt ed.

• The ASD Coordinator submitt ed the 2015-2016 antici-pated General Fund budget on Nov. 14th.

• The ASD Co-op Bid Supply order for 2015-2016 was completed.

• The fi nalization of purchasing under the 2014-2015 grant is underway and almost complete.

• The Perkins IV Title I 2015-2016 Extension Year applica-

tion has been made available online. The ASD Coordi-nator collected the Consortium Fund Use Agreements from the component districts.

• Spending for the 2014-2015 Perkins IV Title I Grant has been fi nalized.

• The 2015-2016 Perkins IV Title I grant application has been submitt ed to NYSED. The Request for Continua-tion Expenditure Report form has been completed and submitt ed to the Business Offi ce.

• 2014-2015 Grants OWS

• EPE: $459,550• TASC Testing: 6,901• WIA ABE: 80,000• SNAP: 600,000 • WIA Corrections: 59,882• LZ OWS: 100,000• LZ-CV-TEC: 97,542• Career Pathways 97,000 • TOTAL: $1,500,875

• The Adult Literacy Program uses this money to provide literacy, high school equivalency, job skills training, and supportive services to residents of Clinton and Essex Counties.

• The Literacy Department has received an additional $100,000 in DOL funding through the CFA. The contract has been negotiated through DOL and programming began in late April. This grant will provide funding for long-term unemployed adults to att end CV-TEC Adult Education Job Skills Training.

• Career Pathways contract was fully executed on April 1, 2014.

Special EducationCVES Career Pathways/ Work Experience program was

once again a recipient of a United Way grant of $3000 to provide for student stipends. Our students receive a small monetary incentive or “stipend” for their time spent training at local businesses. This “stipend,” presented in the form of a “payroll check” is incorporated into the teaching of many important life skills such as money management, banking and personal fi nancial planning. As a result, the students make the important connection between work and future independence.

The Emily Ann Griffi n Foundation donated $1200 to the Autism Program. All proceeds were used for items to sup-port the children in the program. The donation was made possible with contributions from the Platt sburgh Elks Lodge, Platt sburgh Noon Kiwanis and the Cumberland Head Volun-teer Fire Department.

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Staff will be recognized for quality performancethat enhances student achievement.

CV-TEC strives to acknowledge the outstanding eff orts of the CV-TEC Team. Such eff orts include:

• Celebrated CV-TEC staff in January during National CTE month.

• Celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week.• Celebrated Administrative Professionals Day.• Celebrated APPR success of staff . Discussion of assess-

ments, JMT, future direction.• Gold Coin tokens of appreciation on all campuses in

recognition for specifi c accomplishments.• Conducted staff meetings regarding the upcoming year,

revamping Fall Family Night, outreach potential, etc. • Special recognition to Kevin Shaw, who provided three

days of First Aid and CPR training to all students en-rolled in Natural Resource Management, Marine Acad-emy and Building Trades. Students were very engaged, training was thorough and specifi c to job site injuries.

• Mrs. Thwaits att ended career exploration day with Mr. Donoghue at Crown Point Central School District with very positive feedback!

• Mr. Shaw was able to get fi re suppression training to our students, without cost. All students were trained in how to use a fi re extinguisher, and actually used one to put out a fi re. Great experience!

• The ASD staff continues to provide academic services to our CV-TEC student population and works collabora-tively with the CTE staff .

• Shared Decision Making (SDM) scheduled the profes-sional development for the October 7th Early Release Day. Faculty met to review TCTW PD opportunities.

• SDM scheduled the professional development for the Nov. 21st Superintendent Day and both Dec. 4th and Jan. 7th Early Release Days.

• SDM in conjunction with Administration continues to recommend and provide professional development (PD) for Early Release and Superintendent Days. PD was provided for the February 3rd and March 19th Early Release Days and the March 20th Superintendent Day. Plans for the May 13th Early Release Day along with recommendations for the June PD days have been documented. The next time SDM will meet is Monday, June 15th to fi nalize plans and make recommendations for the 2015-2016 school year.

• To facilitate the JMT SLO Testing, PD was coordinated during the May 6th Faculty Meeting. A Brainshark webinar on “Testing Protocol” was viewed followed by a Q&A with Katie Jones.

• Faculty met to review TCTW PD opportunities and

make recommendations for the 2014-2015 PD off erings. SDM will review faculty/ staff recommendations to determine the PD schedule.

• Verbal and writt en correspondence (e.g., e-mails, recom-mendations) and distribution of gold “Teamwork” coins citing those who have produced quality work

• PSUC Presentation: Columbus and the Caliphate, • NERIC-sponsored CIO Training, • Participated in identifi cation and nomination of CV-TEC

instructor for Teacher of the Year.• Continue to interact with staff on a regular basis and

listen to concerns and react with appropriate reinforce-ment and assistance to facilitate their delivery of instruc-tion. Achievements are recognized on a regular basis.

• Staff celebrations and recognitions are recognized at monthly staff meetings.

• Continue to communicate with and support staff con-cerns and ideas and suggestions to recognize, facilitate and off er positive feedback on the good work they do.

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Special EducationA weekly divisional director’s “For Your Information”

communication note is sent to all staff . The note not only gives information for upcoming events but also thanks and highlights accomplishments of staff and students.

Staff and students are also recognized monthly in the prin-cipal’s newslett er. One is specifi c to the staff and the other to the parents and families. Community meetings end with colleague to colleague celebrations.

In April 2015, the administration started recognizing staff and students using a W.A.F.C. card (for William A. Fritz Center) and along the side of the card, it’s writt en: Wonder-ful, Awesome, Fantastic, Celebrations and motivational coins. This card is given to faculty, staff , and students as a

way for administrators to do immediate shout outs to fac-ulty, staff , and students with authentic feedback writt en on the card as to what is being celebrated.

Also, the motivational coins encourage the receiver to pass it along to celebrate someone else that they notice makes a diff erence. In 2015-2016, we will formally share this with all faculty and staff and encourage them to pass along the coins as a way to recognize and celebrate the great practices and deeds done at our school.

Student Learning Objectives are reviewed with the teachers to recognize the quality performance by students and the connection of teaching to learning.

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CVES will provide the leadership that will enableschool districts and CVES to utilize technology toenhance student achievement.

Instructional Services CenterNERIC and ISC continued to collaborate to assist districts

in meeting the requirements for reporting district data to NYSED through the Data Warehouse. The CVES Planning and Assessment coordinator provided regularly scheduled Data Council meetings for component school districts, dur-ing which chief information offi cers and other pertinent school personnel were able to receive answers specifi c to their questions or concerns regarding data entry, SED dead-lines, district and school accountability and report informa-tion. ISC staff collaborated routinely with NERIC to ensure that our component districts received technical support whenever it was needed and collaborated on joint meetings.

The CVES School Library System provided more than $28,000 worth of online resources, materials and e-books to component school districts. Subscriptions to Teaching-books.net, ExploringNature.org, The Financial Literacy Channel and TumbleReadables.com were purchased for all school libraries. New this year were social studies e-Books from Britannica and Spotlight on New York e-Books from Rosen Publishing. All school libraries had access to popular e-books through vendor OverDrive. These materials are available for student use any time and may be accessed from home or school.

Each year the CVES School Library System (SLS) off ers annual trainings in library automation. This year the SLS is able to off er two hands-on training sessions utilizing our wireless laptop lab. This technology enables library media specialists to directly apply their training during the work-shop.

The CVES School Library System continues to use Survey Monkey to coordinate and tally our School Library Sys-tem Annual System Evaluation, and Library Media Center Member Plans. Utilizing Survey Monkey allows us to save on costs associated with distributing paper surveys and the time necessary to tabulate survey results. Results from the School Library System Annual Evaluation are used to deter-mine improvements needed in service to districts and ideas for future services and professional development. Member Plans gather statistical district data in terms of number of books in library collection, number of new materials pur-chased, number of materials weeded, as well as detailed questions about online resources and technology available to students. Data from the Member Plan is used to answer annual report questions asked each fall by NYSED’s Divi-sion of Library Development.

CV-TECTechnology is at the heart of many of CV-TEC’s programs, and we strive to keep our facilities, equipment and soft ware on the cutt ing edge. As the points below illustrate, CV-TEC is very active in upgrading technology to improve our deliv-ery of career training programs.

• Worked with IT staff to facilitate smooth transition to new Microsoft Exchange program.

• Consulted with IT staff regarding appropriate soft ware for testing accommodations.

• Collaborated with IT staff and Sharon Squire to upgrade technology to our Tech staff . A new mimeo board has been installed in the conference room to be shared by both Special Ed and CV-TEC staff .

• Collaborated with local agencies and Mr. McCartney on the possibility of developing a program around our

existing CNC equipment.

• PLATO continues to be utilized with several CTE pro-grams.

• Student Services Coordinator provided training to the Satellite Campus support staff on the use of Power-School and how to document evening classes for State reports using the Free State system, ASISTS.

• Developed an automated spreadsheet to calculate student success on JMT tests and train clerical staff and Interim Director to use it.

• Ongoing management and oversight of CV-TEC’s Online High School.

• Collaboration with “Advanced Academics” to imple-ment Online High School courses through their pro-

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gram.

• Collaborated with Jane Landry and members of the CVES Data Team regarding methods to best gather, manage, and report student-related and faculty-related data

• Ongoing collaboration with NYSERDA to implement new “Pressure House” grant. Pressure House will fea-ture advanced energy-related technology.

• Ongoing oversight and administration of multiple online instructional programs (i.e., CV-TEC Online High School; Ed2Go; Gatlin; Washington Online Learning Institute, WOLI- Paralegal program).

• Collaborated with members of the CVES Data Team and NERIC regarding methods to best gather, manage, and report student-related and faculty-related data.

• Continue to collaborate with the Technology Depart-ment and staff to enhance our technological systems and equipment to bett er serve our stakeholders and

students, and to establish priorities and address staff concerns.

• Conducted a technology survey at recent staff meetings to establish course of action to address concerns.

• CV-TEC launched our Facebook page which allows us to celebrate our student successes, provide valuable updates for our current students and families and to share with prospective students the off erings available at CV-TEC.

• 3D printer donated by Swarovski for CV-TEC’s Digital Art and Design program.

• New copiers/scanners/FAX machines have been in-stalled in key locations at CV-TEC and old copiers and scanners which are outdated and in constant need of repair have been disposed of.

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Special EducationOne of our autism classes is implementing research from the National Professional Develop Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders by using computer aids instruction (CAI) to in-crease communication and academic foundation skills.

Many students in our Autism program are nonverbal and utilize the Go Talk device to ‘vocalize’ their needs/wants and for reading output. The Autism Alliance of Northeastern New York awards grants that allow students to receive a Go Talk for home use. Their speech teacher is able to load words into the Go Talk to be used at home. This team ap-proach coupled with technology has had a positive eff ect on these students’ success and their quality of life.

Staff utilize STAR Reading and STAR Math programs to assess students, plan instruction and to monitor student progress.

The online Common Core Curriculum, N2Y, was introduced and utilized in our 12:1:3:1 and autism classrooms to sup-port the New York State Standards. Moby Max was pur-chased for our elementary students.

Students continued to utilize technology to assess their ca-reer interests and skills. Each student in grades 9-12 devel-oped a career plan through the New York State Department of Labor meeting the requirements for the C-DOS Com-mencement Credential.

The computer lab was utilized by all age levels to develop technology skills in keyboarding, word processing and presentation soft ware. Students utilized the technology lab to do research, develop higher level problem-solving skills, explore different soft ware, and navigate the web.

Develop and market new CV-TEC programs and courses and make curriculum adjustments to respond to the changing needs of both our school districts and the business community.

CV-TECAmong its many eff orts in this area, CV-TEC has created a Marketing Committ ee that has been developing a market-ing plan designed to inform parents and potential students about CV-TEC programs and services. In addition, CV-TEC is continually looking to develop new educational opportu-nities and new programs that will provide North Country students with job skills for the 21st Century. A few of our eff orts are listed below:

• College and Career Transition Experience (CCTE) for seniors under development for 16-17.

• New Visions Medical (Essex County) under develop-ment for 16-17.

• CV-TEC launched our Facebook page which allows us to celebrate our student successes, provide valuable updates for our current students and families and to share with prospective students the off erings available at CV-TEC.

• Four commercials were contracted, constructed and aired for both CTE daytime and adult literacy programs.

• Advertising for Marine Academy and Mineville pro-

grams for adult students. • Advertising for Fall Family Nights.• Collaborated with Carol Calabrese of Essex County IDA

regarding the machining and welding equipment on the Mineville Campus. Discussed the exploration of add-ing programming that would support local businesses: International Paper and Pre-Tec Plastics.

• Continue to discuss/promote job target programming for the Mineville campus with Essex County CSE Chairs.

• Continued conversations and meetings with Carol Calabrese, Essex County IDA, Matt Courtwright, Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Friedman and Mr. Larrow regarding the development of addition-al programming for the Mineville campus. Addition-ally, the planning has begun for a broader conversation with Essex county businesses regarding their needs and how the Mineville CV-TEC program can support them with training opportunities for existing staff and future employees.

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• Held an Open House at the Marine Academy. Clinton county Chamber of Commerce representative, a local Marina owner, and a transition specialist from the WH-SWE BOCES were among those who visited.

• The ASD Team meets weekly to discuss pertinent issues of the department, CTE programs, and CV-TEC.

• Academic networking and collaboration continue with our MST, TRW, and Social Studies teams.

• Collaborated with Durocher Service to discuss our new Job Target Auto Service program, FERPA, and how we can meet their employment needs in the future.

• The Clinton County Senior Nutritional Assistance Pro-gram worked with Student Services to open up oppor-tunities to provide work experience for students of our new Job Target Food Service program.

• The Student Services Coordinator participated as a member of the CVES Career Connect committ ee to plan the next session for participating districts (curricu-lum). An electronic spreadsheet was distributed that contained the start of a blueprint for developing career skills for their district that was developed in a previous session of Career Connect. Collaboration ensued on how and where to facilitate a Career Fair for the partici-pating districts.

• Ongoing collaboration with Clinton County offi cials and 1st Transit to provide new CDL (School Bus Driver) programming.

• In collaboration with Director Friedman, met with vari-ous district Transportation Supervisors to plan ways that CV-TEC can bett er meet their CDL-Class B (S) train-ing needs.

• Submitt ed program approval request for Class-B CDL (S) to NYSED. Approval received.

• Submitt ed program approval request for Class-B CDL (S) to COE. Approval received.

• Ongoing collaboration with Hyde-Stone V.P., Chris

Stone, to create HVAC off erings for students and to cre-ate collaborations with the Pipe Fitt ers Union.

• Collaboration with new AIME Instructor, to deliver the AIME curriculum and fi nal project.

• Continued collaborated with FAA Representative, Scott Gillson to revise and to update Aviation Tech documen-tation relative to DME testing personnel.

• Solicitation of courses for the Spring 2015 Adult Educa-tion Course Catalogue.

• Ongoing oversight of Fall/Winter Adult Education classes in session.

• Initiated, in collaboration with Grace Stay, conversa-tions with Pre-Tech and International Paper regarding the development of a new machining curriculum at the Mineville Branch Campus.

• Continued collaboration with Grace Stay, conversa-tions with Pre-Tech and International Paper regarding the development of a new machining curriculum at the Mineville Branch Campus.

• Ongoing discussion with Hyde-Stone V.P., Chris Stone, to explore the possibility of an HVAC off ering for stu-dents.

• Collaboration with AIME Instructors, to plan a new AIME fi nal project (construction of scale model automo-tive engine).

• Continued collaborated with FAA Representative, Scott Gillson (FAA visit on 5/19/15).

• Collaborated with three colleges to update current affi li-ation agreements: MVCC, CCC, Embry Riddle Univer-sity.

• Co-facilitated a Pressure House Roof project Bidder’s Meeting on 4/27/15.

• Aviall Batt ery Presentation arranged for Aviation Tech, Heavy Equipment, and Small Engines.

• Provided TCIS training to faculty members on 4/8/15; 3/18/15; and 6/3/15 toward annual 6 hour requirement.

CVES will provide adequate space and an appropriate environment for our employees and all our learners so that they will be able toattain their potential.

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GOAL 9

The conference rooms at ISC underwent a successful renova-tion project this year to improve wireless access, presenta-tion technology and audio, room confi guration, and confer-ence room space. Participants are able to join colleagues in a comfortable, pleasant environment. Laptop computers, easels, overhead projectors, SMARTBoard, LCD equipment, DVD players, Polycom high-defi nition videoconferenc-ing equipment, document camera and other presentation materials are available for loan during on-site workshops, meetings, or presentations.

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Special EducationStudents in the CVES special education programs had the

opportunity to stay physically fi t and active through ac-tive play in our gymnasium, playground, pool and Wiggle Room.

The occupational and physical therapy staff continue to support the students and staff with the Wiggle Room. The goal of the sensory room is to help students regulate their sensory systems, att ention, and behavior in order to be as functional as possible throughout the school day. The Wiggle Room has been consistently used by students daily and has proven to be very successful in helping students with disabilities.

The Special Education Division is continuing its progres-sion of Positive Behavior Supports at both our WAF and Yandon-Dillon Campuses. We will continue to incorporate into our yearly program calendar themed days for our students and staff . Teachers and classroom staff will con-tinue to work with our students in their classroom on PBIS

and demonstrating what it means, which will be displayed through videos, posters, bulletin boards, etc. The three rules of being safe, responsible, and respectful continue to be our guiding principles.

CV-TECThe facilities at CV-TEC, spread out over four campuses, are kept in top shape, with safety always in mind.

• Worked through summer with building maintenance to assure safe, clean and conducive learning environment.

• Assisted with incoming materials and assuring staff have resources necessary to begin the year. Work with new staff to assure they know procedures for purchas-ing.

• Distributed tools donated by Tractor Supply to staff .

• Ongoing collaboration to manage space used on the Sat-ellite Campus by its students enrolled in all programs.

• Collaboration in eff orts with Jerry Brooks to install new security cameras on the Satellite Campus.

• Collaboration with Director Friedman and Jerry Brooks to make various repairs and install equipment so as to maximize CV-TEC’s services.

• Collaboration with Director Friedman and CV-TEC Team Members to implement New Visions program updates and accommodate an expanded program.

• Administration observed programs and addressed ob-served defi ciencies or enhancements that facilitate a safe learning environment for all.

• Promoted and identifi ed the need for monthly safety inspections in all program areas.

• Administration has worked with our safety special-ist to address any concerns related to our safety plan.

This month identifi ed the need for a decontamination shower.

• Continue to address physical plant needs with O&M and teaching staff to enhance the learning environment.

• Established space for OneWorkSource to do adult pro-gram at Platt sburgh Main Campus.

• Partners in Transition is a part of the CV-TEC Division of Champlain Valley Educational Services located at OneWorkSource in Platt sburgh. The program assists in-dividuals with a wide range of disabilities primarily 18 and older, in both Clinton and Essex counties, to access the wide variety of programs available to support their successful entry or re-entry into the workforce. Referrals to other agencies and services are also made to assure that each individual is receiving the level of benefi ts, services and/or supports needed to be a contributing member of our communities.

• CV-TEC Collaborated with Ticonderoga CSD to have Campus recognized as an “Instructional Service Center” on the Ticonderoga Campus.

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CVES will maximize the educational opportunities availableat the CVES Yandon-Dillon campus for component districts,students and their communities.

Instructional Services CenterISC continues to videoconference between the

Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses to conduct vari-ous meetings such as Data Council, Principals, Early Release, and CSE Chairpersons. As an organization, CVES has been utilizing this technology on a regular basis to allow CVES staff to “att end” various committ ee meetings and early release day presentations virtually without having to travel to alternate locations.

CV-TECCV-TEC off ers a full slate of programs in Mineville, and is looking to expand and enhance its CTE off erings.

• Ongoing work with staff and component districts on enrollment, specifi c student needs, program opportuni-ties on our campus.

• Consulted with AccessNY regarding potential for adult services.

• Collaboration with new Director and colleagues regard-ing services, resources and needs on our campus.

• Fall Family nights were held at both the Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses for students and their families.

• Students and staff participated in SkillsUSA activities including, fundraising, community service activities, leadership development, early preparation for upcom-ing competitions, and regional and state competitions.

• Participated with family and CSE chair to off er full day programming to SWD.

• Continuation of recruiting eff orts, several districts have sent groups of 10th grade students to visit our campus and programs.

• 40+ students and several staff participated in advanced First Aid/CPR training.

• 12 students participated in regional Skills USA and three placed.

• District students have been touring the building. • Ongoing communication and collaborative work regard-

ing the NYS approval process for Marine Academy.• Inducted 20 students into NTHS.• Continued conversations and meetings with Carol

Calabrese, Essex County IDA, Matt Courtwright, Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Friedman and Mr. Larrow regarding the development of addition-al programming for the Mineville campus. Additionally, the planning has begun for a broader conversation with Essex County businesses regarding their needs and

how the Mineville CV-TEC program can support them with training opportunities for existing staff and future employees.

• Held an Open House at the Marine Academy in Ticonderoga in Spring 2015

• Students from Construction Trades and Natural Re-source Management were thanked and celebrated by the Essex County IDA for their work on a 3000 square foot building which will be the home of High Peaks Hospice. The land was cleared, the building framed and fi nished by our students, in conjunction with a supervising contractor. This was another excellent opportunity for our students to learn the building process and make a signifi cant contribution to the community!

• Ongoing marketing of Mineville’s CTE programs through varied media – advertisements and testimonials (Post Star/other)

• Promotion of Mineville Adult Education coursework and programs through varied media sources (Fall 2014 Course Catalogue)

• Ongoing marketing of Mineville’s CTE programs through varied media – advertisements and testimonials (Post Star/other)

• Promotion of Mineville Adult Education coursework and programs through varied media sources (Spring 2015 Course Catalogue)

• Promotion of Mineville Adult Education coursework and programs through varied media sources (Spring 2015 Course Catalogue)

• In collaboration with Dr. Stay, provided ePMF/BEDs information to support faculty eff orts to complete new BEDS reports

• In collaboration with Dr. Stay, initiated conversations with Pre-Tech and International Paper. Both organiza-tions were highly receptive to working toward a pro-

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Special EducationAll Special Education staff and CV-TEC staff received man-

datory TCI refresher training during the 14-15 school year.

66% of graduating students completed with a diploma!

High school programs integrated smart board technology into daily instruction, providing students with internet ac-cess to do “on the spot” research as they covered content.

Students who participate in community work experience had expanded opportunities during the 14-15 school year. In addition to working at Top’s and Aubuchon Hardware, the students volunteered at the Essex County SPCA, and also assisted with grounds maintenance at the local golf course.

PBIS supports to students continued throughout the 14-15 school year, with regular recognition awards for students who displayed improvements in the “3B’s”: Be safe, Be respectful, Be responsible. Students were also recognized for specifi c areas of improvement in behavioral and academic goals, as well as for improved att endance.

Three of seven high school students successfully completed a year of CV-TEC programming, having been integrated into the TEC classrooms for 1/2 of the day while att ending Yandon Dillon special education program for the remainder of the day.

The high school careers program did holiday fundraising for the local SPCA, where they participated in work experi-

ence opportunities. The students and staff assembled “ready to cook” packages to make cookies, soup and chili, as well as making jars of homemade strawberry jam and red pepper jelly. All the products were off ered to Christmas shoppers prior to the holidays, and then with the proceeds the stu-dents shopped for food and supplies for the SPCA.

The Yandon Dillon campus continues to provide opportu-nities for the Essex County school districts to participate in professional development sessions through the use of tele-conferencing equipment. Local districts are able to att end meetings that are being held on the Platt sburgh campus by coming to Mineville and participating through the use of technology! CSE Chairpersons meetings, Spelling Bee meet-ings, Principal meetings and other meetings hosted by CVES are available to Essex County through the use of teleconfer-encing.

The students and staff at Yandon Dillon prepared and planted the 2015 vegetable garden. They raked the leaves, tilled the soil and planted the garden with tomatoes, pep-pers, beans, peas, caulifl ower, broccoli, yellow squash and cucumbers. The students will monitor the plant growth, the development of the vegetables, the rainfall and need for wa-ter – right through the summer! They are looking forward to harvesting and preparing the vegetables.

gram that could bett er meet their needs• Ongoing collaboration with Dr. Stay and Carol Calabrese

regarding ways to promote the use of Mineville campus programs and equipment; teleconference on 3/17/15.

• Promotion of Mineville Campus’ Ticonderoga ISC affi li-ated campus through Open House Advertising (Post Star; Denton Publications)

• Collaboration with Dr. Stay and Michele Friedman on historical documentation and preparation of a “Hard Metal Machining” Executive Summary

• In collaboration with Dr. Stay, provided TSDL/Roster Verifi cation information to faculty 6/4/15 (Addendum)

• Solicitation of boat/engine/trailer donation for the Ticonderoga ISC/Mineville program

• Off ered CNA program at both Platt sburgh and Mineville campuses. Trained CNA’s are really needed in the Mineville area and always in Platt sburgh. Essex Center has agreed to assist with supporting candidates in the E’town area.

• Provided Adult CNA classes at both campuses in Decem-ber.

• Both CNA classes fi nished with 100% pass in Platt sburgh and 99% in Mineville.

• Collaborated with Yandon-Dillon principal to provide training for new instructor, typist, and returning guid-ance counselor.

• Collaborated with Yandon-Dillon principal to standard-ize procedures.

• The Yandon-Dillon Staff were provided with training relating to fi le management, the student information system, and electronic resources available to CVES em-ployees.

• Staff previewed the job targets databases currently in use by the Platt sburgh campus which record the job skills needed for career development. Work has begun to con-vert Word documents to the Access databases.

• Staff previewed the electronic gradebook in PowerSchool. Our Cosmetology teacher volunteered to pilot it this year. This is a large part of the process to give parents and students online access to their academic records in PowerSchool.

• The Academic Services Department (ASD) continues to strive toward consistency and continuity of services be-ing provided to CV-TEC students at all three campuses (Platt sburgh Main, Mineville, and Satellite).

• The ASD Coordinator oversees the academic requests and integrated academic coursework being provided at all three campuses. Recommendations regarding staff -ing, scheduling, and placement are made to administra-tion from the ASD Coordinator based upon this informa-tion.

• The ASD Coordinator continues to assist the Mineville

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In 1948, the New York State Legislature, along with the State Education Department, concluded that establish-ing an entity where school districts could share services that they individually off ered would be more effi cient and cost eff ective for the entire state of New York.

As a result, legislation was passed that created coopera-tive boards of education, otherwise known as BOCES. BOCES assists districts by off ering career and technical education and special education services to their stu-dents, along with providing professional development for faculty and staff . BOCES also off ers adult educa-tion courses to help residents and employers meet their goals. Communities, schools, businesses, and industries all benefi t by the services a BOCES provides.

In 1949, the Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services, now referred to as Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES), was formed to help improve both the equity and cost eff ec-tiveness of educational services in the North Country. CVES has three campuses, two located in Platt sburgh and one in Mineville.

CVES is dedicated to providing the programs and ser-vices that open pathways to success for students, adults and school districts by encouraging shared program-

ming. In doing so, CVES enables all of its component school districts to off er students learning opportunities that otherwise may not be aff ordable. Shared CVES services also increase the capacity of our region to serve the special needs of students and communities, and provide equity of access for small, medium and large school districts.

CVES provides regional solutions for common edu-cational problems in a cost-eff ective manner while maintaining high-quality standards. CVES programs and services are constantly evolving in order to off er support and training to address emerging issues, new requirements and technologies.

CVES prides itself on providing high-quality, yet cost-eff ective resources. Every year, adults take CVES courses to train for new jobs, pursue their interests and hobbies and to simply enrich their lives. The partner-ships with business, higher education and agencies create a positive momentum and benefi t every resident in the area.

CVES provides many and varied opportunities to our schools and communities through three program divi-sions: Career and Technical Education (CTE), Instruc-tional Services, and Special Education.

A Brief History of CVES

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