The information below represents the most current Pathways to Graduation options available to students attending Erie 1 BOCES. 

	CTE Pathway	CDOS Pathway	CDOS Credential	Regents or Local	HSE
Alternative Education	X	X	X	X
Career and Technical Education	X	X	X
Special Education	X	X	X	X
Twilight	X	X	X	X
Workforce Development					X

Special Note:  Students in Special Education and Alternative Education programs can earn the CTE Pathway by attending a CTE program at no additional charge. 

The CTE Pathway to graduation requires the successful completion of a 2-Year NYSED Approved CTE program along with:

1.       3 Credits in CTE Instruction (Erie 1 BOCES offers 3.75 / year)

2.       Work Based Learning Experiences (E1B students participate in a 3-week Senior internship.)

3.       Development of an Employability Profile (Completed by all Erie 1 BOCES’ Seniors)

4.       Successful Completion of an Industry Based National Technical Assessment

The following programs are offered by Erie 1 BOCES and align to a NYSED Approved Technical Assessment:

• Auto Technician Training (ASE Maintenance and Light Repair - Certification)

• Collision Repair (Collision Repair - NOCTI)

• Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice - NOCTI)

• Cybersecurity and Networking (Network+ - Student Certification)

• Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Education and Care - NOCTI)

• Electronics and Computer Repair (Student Electronics Technician - Certification)

• Engineering and Robotics (Pre-Engineering - NOCTI)

• Television and Sound Production (Television Production - NOCTI)

• Welding (Welding - NOCTI)

CDOS may be used as a Pathway to graduation, an exiting credential, or in addition to a Regents or Local Diploma.  Assurance of completed components along with the student’s Employability Profile are sent to Districts in early June.  Erie 1 BOCES does not provide a breakdown of WBL hours. 

Erie 1 BOCES can fulfill the following CDOS components in most programs:

• 216 Hours of CTE instruction aligned to Commencement Level CDOS Standards
• 54 Hours of Work-Based Learning Experiences
• Development of an Employability Profile

Important Notes for Schools:

• The District, NOT Erie 1 BOCES ultimately issues the CDOS Credential

• Erie 1 BOCES is not responsible for the completion of a Career Plan

• All students . . .

• CDOS is embedded in ALL CTE and Career Exploration programs except Occupational Education (VIP) I.   WBL hours and the Employability Profile are fulfilled only when students complete the training sequence, ie. Building Trades Year 1 and 2 or Barbering (a 1 Year only program).

Students enrolled in Erie 1 BOCES' Academic Special Education and Alternative Education programs are all working towards Regents and Local diplomas and will attempt New York State Regents Exams. Students will meet with their Principal or School Counselor to determine which pathway best serves their needs.

Options available to students through New York State and available at Erie 1 BOCES include:

• CTE Pathway to Graduation (4 + 1 Pathways Option)
• Superintendents Determination (Special Education Students Only)
• Low Pass Appeal
• Compensatory Safety Net
• CDOS Credential / Pathway*

*Students enrolled in Alternative and Academic Special Education will have the opportunity to earn the CDOS credential through participation in a CTE program at Harkness, Kenton, or Potter for NO ADDITIONAL COST.