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2020-2021
PROGRAMS & SERVICES GUIDE
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Our Mission Our Vision
Champlain Valley Educational Services We aspire to be a nationally recognized,
empowers students, schools and communities premier provider of dynamic and innovative
by providing exemplary education, training, programs and services, serving as a catalyst
support and shared services. for personal and regional economic growth.
Our Core Beliefs
1. Students are our first priority. 7. We act with integrity, fostering respect
2. We value open and honest for all.
communication. 8. Students, family and community are
3. We embrace collaboration and shared valued partners for success.
decision-making. 9. We ensure a safe, supportive learning
4. We promote creativity and innovation. and work environment.
5. All students can learn and be 10. We all impact the educational process
successful. and are dedicated to perform at the
highest possible levels.
6. We all lead by example.
Public Non-Discrimination Notice:
Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES a/k/a/ Champlain Valley Educational Services does not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other legally protected status in its
programs, activities, employment and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other desig-
nated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to:
James McCartney – Civil Rights Compliance Officer Bonnie Berry
Cathy Snow – Civil Rights Compliance Officer Section 504 Compliance Officer
1585 Military Turnpike 1585 Military Turnpike
P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 P.O. Box 455, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518-561-0100 ext. 243 Phone: 518-561-0100 ext. 299
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Champlain Valley Educational Services Administrative Staff 2
CVES Board President & District Superintendent’s Messages 3
Component Districts /Superintendents and Board Presidents 4
Calendar 4
Administrative Support Services
District Superintendent’s Services 5
Management Services 6
Cross Contracts Link 8
CV-TEC Program Descriptions
Division Overview 9
CV-TEC Co-Sers 10
Career and Technical Education and Academic Services 10
CV-TEC CTE Program Overview 11
Programs for 2020-2021 13
Pre-CTE Programs 18
Adult & Continuing Education 19
Business and Industry Training 21
Adult Literacy Education 21
Online High School & Adult Courses 22
CV-TEC College Articulations 23
Instructional Services Program Descriptions
Professional and Program Development 25
Instructional Support 28
Informational and Communication Support 30
Special Education Program Descriptions
6:1:1 and 8:1:1 Programs 33
Related Services 35
Itinerant Services 35
Index 37
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CVES Board Larry Barcomb, President Michael St. Pierre, Vice President Bruce Murdock, Deputy Vice President Leisa Boise Richard Harriman, Sr. Thomas McCabe Patricia Gero Donna LaRocque Lori Saunders Evan Glading Richard Malaney Doug Spilling Linda Gonyo-Horne Ed Marin Scott Thurber Administration Mark C. Davey, Ed.D. District Superintendent/CEO Teri Calabrese-Gray Michele Friedman Christine Myers Assistant Superintendent for Director of Career and Technical Treasurer Instruction and 21st Century Education Learning Eric Bell Bonnie Berry Assistant Superintendent of Interim Director of Special Management Services Education 2
WELCOME MESSAGES
Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends,
In operation since 1949, We share an ongoing
CVES is currently in its interest in expanding
70th year of service to educational opportunities
our 16 component school for all students under our
districts. We are proud to care. After 70 years of
support and serve their
collaboration, consultation,
13,500 students, their staff
and the application of
and Boards of Education
through a vibrant and best practices to our
collaborative partnership. programs and services, our
Together, we provide excellent educational cooperative and shared efforts have culminated in
opportunities throughout the North Country. the 2020-2021 Programs and Services Guide before you.
On behalf of the CVES Board, I thank you for As our offerings continue to evolve, we trust that the
your continued support of CVES, where students CVES commitment to continuous improvement is
are our first priority, as it is in every component apparent not only in this publication, but also in the
district, where our students, their families and our dedication and purpose that all CVES staff bring to
communities are valued partners in our success. work every day. Our students are your students: we
are one.
Your partner in education,
The value of BOCES shared services is more
important to our component districts than at any
time in our 70 year history. CVES is proud to offer
Larry Barcomb its 16 component district partners the slate of cost-
President, CVES Board effective programs and services detailed in the
following pages.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mark C. Davey
CVES District Superintendent/CEO
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Component Districts
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT BOARD PRESIDENT
AuSable Valley Paul Savage Scott Bombard
Beekmantown Daniel Mannix Cathy Buckley
Boquet Valley Joshua Meyer Phil Mero
Chazy Scott Osborne (Interim) Joey Trombley
Crown Point Shari Brannock Michael St. Pierre
Keene Daniel Mayberry Ann Whitney & John Haverlick
Moriah William Larrow Charles French
Northeastern Clinton Robb Garrand Gregory Sample
Northern Adirondack James Knight, Jr. Paul Gilmore
Peru Dr. Thomas Palmer Bonnie Berry
Plattsburgh Jay Lebrun Leisa Boise
Putnam Matthew Boucher Charles Bain, Jr.
Saranac Javier Perez Tracy Allen-Waite
Schroon Lake Stephen Gratto Robert Claus
Ticonderoga John Donohue (Interim) Mark Russell
Willsboro Justin Gardner Phyllis Klein
CALENDAR - 2020-2021 Schedule of Requests, Services Guide, Budget and Co-Sers
November 1, 2019 - Programs & Services Guide and Request for Services to Chief School Officers
December 2, 2019 - Initial request due from districts to CVES
January 31, 2020 - CVES Co-Sers and proposed operating plans transmitted to the State Education Department
February 12, 2020 - Budget Presentations to CVES Board
February 14, 2020 - Review Budget with Chief School Officers
March 6, 2020 - Final Request for Services sent to Chief School Officers
April 8, 2020 - Annual Meeting - Adoption of 2020-2021 Budget
April 23, 2020 - Election of CVES Board Members & Vote on Administrative Budget
May 1, 2020 - Component school districts must notify CVES of intent to participate in shared services and identify
those services
June 2, 2020 - Preliminary Contracts to Districts
July 15, 2020 - Contracts for 2020-2021 services due back from Districts
July 23, 2020 - CVES sends letter listing preliminary contracts with component districts on file in District
Superintendent’s Office
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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
» District Superintendent’s Services
» Management Services
CVES Opening Day 2019
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S SERVICES
District Superintendent’s Services Consultation & Coordination
Co-Ser 001 The District Superintendent is available to consult
Liaison with school districts on a variety of education
concerns and assist in the coordination of resulting
The District Superintendent is available to: programs or activities. Issues/topics may include:
• Facilitate communications between districts and Reorganization and Merger, Board-Administration
the State Education Department. Relationships, School Boundaries, Superintendent
• Interpret and clarify Commissioner’s Contracts, Superintendent In-Service and
Regulations, Education Law and other policies Professional Growth, Policy Development, District
that may impact education in our region. Goal Setting, Teacher Certification, District and
BOCES Report Cards, Graduation Requirements,
Selection of School Superintendents Local Assistance Planning, Shared Services, and
Commissioner of Education Initiatives.
The District Superintendent will assist a Board of
Education in leading the search process, developing
selection criteria, screening candidates, helping Board of Education
coordinate selection surveys and community forums,
Professional Development
and presenting a slate of finalists for the position of Co-Ser 650
Superintendent of Schools.
The Board of Cooperative Educational Services
This service is provided without charge except for provides staff development programs and activities
the incidental cost of the recruitment and selection at the request of participating districts for school
process. board members. The staff development for board
members can be customized to meet the needs of
the district.
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CEWW Health Insurance & Workers’
Compensation Consortium Coordination
Co-Ser 602
The CEWW Health Insurance Consortium
coordination service coordinates with school
districts, third party administrators, stakeholders,
and consultants to provide health insurance
coverage to Board of Cooperative Educational
Services and 15 local school districts’ active
employees and retirees. Management Services staff at employee
info booth - Opening Day 2019
Services include benefit analysis, plan design, cost
control measures, funding, bonding, auditing, claims Central School Food Management
management, and all other requirements necessary
Co-Ser 642
in providing quality health coverage. This service
provides accounting and budgeting services for The Central School Food Management Service
the over 90 million dollar health consortium and provides management, direction and leadership to
makes recommendations to the board of directors assist schools in increasing the cost effectiveness
comprised of 15 school superintendents, the BOCES and overall quality of their food service programs.
district superintendent, and 4 labor representatives. The program focuses on serving students healthy
meals in cost effective ways, centered on: cooking
The CEWW Workers’ Compensation service provides from scratch, buying organic from local farms,
coordinated oversight with school districts, third limiting sugar consumption, and avoiding serving
party administrators, stakeholders, and consultants processed foods to students.
to reduce overall costs, improve the quality of
service, provide timely information, increase the
effectiveness of cost containment programs, and GASB 75– Planning and Valuation
provide local control of funding and reserves.
Co-Ser 655
This service provides accounting and budgeting
This is a comprehensive service for school districts
services for the consortium and makes
which provides assistance and coordination with the
recommendations to the board of directors
following:
comprised of 16 school superintendents and the
BOCES district superintendent. • Establishes standards for the measurement,
recognition, and display of Other Post-Employment
Personnel Recruiting Service Benefits (OPEB) expenses and related liabilities
in the financial reports of state and local
Co-Ser 606 governmental employers
CVES operates a shared service designed to provide • Improves financial reporting of post-employment
participating school districts with assistance in benefits through an actuarial valuation
recruiting certified personnel. Typical activities include: • Assists public agencies to report their costs and
• web-based posting of positions obligations of current/future retired employees
• shared advertisements in local and statewide • Each district must identify and disclose OPEBs as an
newspapers expense and a liability on its financial statements
which will be calculated by a contracted actuarial
• attendance at job fairs firm
• Certification
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Residency Service of transportation routing and scheduling methods,
Co-Ser 575 knowledge of vehicle repair methods and practices,
This service will assist school districts with potential knowledge of budget preparation and control. The
student residency issues in an effort to limit the Director must have the ability to plan, assign and
financial responsibility of the district. Personnel will review the work of others, prepare required State
research student residency issues at the district’s and Board reports, including narrative and tabular
request, as provided for by the State Education presentations.
Department guidelines and Commissioner’s
decisions. Information provided through this process
will assist districts with residency determinations.
CVES Board Members at Opening Day 2019
Coordination of Insurance Management /
Affordable Care Act Technical Assistance Bus Maintenance - Shared
Co-Ser 665 Co-Ser 670
BOCES will provide a shared service designed to CEWW BOCES will provide a shared Bus Maintenance
assist participating school districts develop and or for school districts. The mechanics will be BOCES
maintain federal & state compliance with insurance employees and will include all normal preventative
at the district level. BOCES will provide BOCES- maintenance such as monthly and 10,000 mile
based technical support featuring a BOCES-based inspections and body or mechanical repair. The
“help desk” and BOCES-based telephone support program will be staffed with a FTE Head Mechanic
to the business officials, health insurance clerks and who will supervise other mechanics, do job
Superintendents of participating school districts. scheduling, inventory control, parts ordering,
BOCES will also construct and distribute an “ACA etc. Mechanics will be employed to carry out the
Technical Assistance Manual” intended to help maintenance tasks.
participating school districts plan ahead for – and
implement on a timely basis – federal & state The service will provide a Head Mechanic
mandated employer reporting associated with the with knowledge of State and Department
Affordable Care Act. BOCES will provide on-site of Transportation Regulations. Trained bus
support, in-service workshops and periodic e-mail maintenance mechanics will provide the
bulletins featuring suggested actions & timetables to participating districts with engine repair, body work,
representatives of participating school districts. safety maintenance and preventative maintenance,
such as periodic changes of fluids
Itinerant Transportation Director
Regional Transportation - Home to School
Co-Ser 327
Co-Ser 672
CEWW BOCES will provide a shared Transportation
Director for school districts. The Director will CEWW BOCES will provide participating school
be a BOCES employee and will be responsible districts with home to school, field trip and sports
for the administration and planning of the bus trip transportation for their public school pupils in
transportation system for each participating school accordance with Education Law Section 3635.
district.
Through a shared transportation service, CEWW
The service will provide a Director with knowledge of BOCES will provide transportation using district
State Education Law as it pertains to reimbursement, owned buses to public school pupils.
minimum student transportation limits,
transportation of the handicapped, bus operator
training and medical standards for operators;
knowledge of Transportation Law as it pertains to
driver qualifications, bus operations and traffic and
safety requirements and precautions, knowledge
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CROSS CONTRACTS LINK
A large number of cross contracts are available through CVES. For more information,
please consult the list of cross contracts on the CVES website at:
www.cves.org/cross-contracts
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CV-TEC MISSION
The primary mission of CV-TEC is to prepare students
for successful careers and lifelong learning including
post-secondary education.
DIVISION OVERVIEW CV-TEC Co-Sers
1. Career and Technical Education (CTE) with
CV-TEC, the Career and Technical Education Integrated Academics
(CTE) Division of CVES, is the primary provider of Co-Ser 101 Plattsburgh Main
Career and Technical Education and Adult Literacy Co-Ser 102 Mineville
programs and services for secondary and post- Co-Ser 104 Plattsburgh Satellite
secondary (adult) students in Clinton & Essex
Counties. The CV-TEC Division offers programs 2. Adult and Continuing Education
and services on four campuses: The Plattsburgh Co-Ser 103
Main Campus and the Plattsburgh Satellite
Campus are both located in Clinton County and 3. Adult Literacy Education
the Mineville Campus located in Essex County all Co-Ser 950
provide CTE Programming for secondary and post- 4. Online High School Courses
secondary students; the OneWorkSource Campus Co-Ser 411
in Plattsburgh provides Literacy, High School
Equivalency (HSE) and Job Skills Training (JST) 5. Pre-CTE Program
programs for adult students. Co-Ser 115 Plattsburgh Main
Co-Ser 116 Mineville
All CV-TEC CTE two-year programs are approved by
the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
as CTE Approved Programs of Study. Students in
our programs can earn high school credit toward
graduation, advanced college credit, industry
certifications/credentials/licenses, participate in
work-based learning activities (including paid and
unpaid work experiences) and are eligible for the
NYS Board of Regents Advanced Designation: CTE
Endorsement. Core academic instruction is an
integral part of all of the CTE programs as well as
21st Century & Work Readiness Skills development.
2019 HSE Graduation
9CV-TEC Daytime Career and Technical
Education (CTE) Program Descriptions
Allied Health I and II (Plattsburgh Main & Mineville)
Students will learn skills used across the
industry in a wide variety of health care
occupations. Lab practice, job shadowing and
clinical experiences are an integral part of the
program. Students receive preparation and
instruction in Certified Nurse Assisting, Certified
EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Tech. Upon
completion of the program students can earn
their CNA, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy
Technician Certifications and enter the workforce
immediately. This program is a great start for
entering the world of work or for continuing in a
Animal Science: Veterinary Assistant post-secondary health profession career pathway.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Animal Science: Large Animal Production
and Academic Services (Plattsburgh Main)
Co-Ser 101 (Plattsburgh) The swiftly changing livestock industry has a
Co-Ser 102 (Mineville) variety of careers for the individual interested in
Co-Ser 104 (Satellite) large animal production. This program offers basic
CV-TEC continues to respond to innovations in the and advanced skills in areas such as nutrition,
workplace by developing rigorous and relevant animal husbandry, anatomy and physiology of
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs tied animals and practical skills such as handling and
to state and national industry skills standards. The restraint, clinical laboratory skills and medical
NYSED approved competency-based programs offer terminology. Traditional instruction and hands
practical hands-on training for both high school on learning enhances the students learning
and post-secondary students. More than 30 CTE experience. Upon completion of the program,
programs are available to students who choose students can continue on to a career or choose
to specialize in a career major at CV-TEC as part of to enroll in post-secondary education to earn a
their graduation pathway. Most students enrolling degree in an animal related field.
in a CTE program will engage in instruction for two
years at CV-TEC. High school students will spend Animal Science: Veterinary Assistant
one-half of each day in their home school and the (Plattsburgh Main)
remaining one-half day at one of the three CV-TEC
CTE campuses during their two-year program of The Animal Science Veterinary Assistant Program
study. The resulting education affords students at Champlain Valley Educational Services,
the opportunity to become immediately employed CV-TEC is designed for those interested in
or continue in post-secondary education. Students pursuing a career in an animal related field.
may also earn high school academic credit and This program encompasses the study of dogs,
college credits, state and/or national certifications, cats, pocket pets, livestock, equines and exotic
and the NYSED Career and Technical Education species. Traditional instruction with hands
Endorsement seal on their Regents Diploma on learning provides students with practical
after passing a rigorous national or state industry experience while focusing on critical thinking
assessment. and depth of understanding. Through hands on
application, shared skills and career exploration
opportunities, students will poses employability
skills, good work ethic and become a team player.
10Daytime Career & Technical Education Programs
Automotive Collision
www.cves.org Repair
518-561-0100
2-Year Program
Plattsburgh
Financial Aid Available
Program Highlights
• Welding
• Frame-Unibody Alignment
• Glass Installation
• Automotive Reconditioning
• Fiberglass Repair
• Panel Reforming
• Refinishing
Career Connections
• Auto Detailer
Allied Health Animal Science: Animal Science:
• Used Car Reconditioner Automotive Collision Automotive Service
Large Animal Production Veterinary Assistant
• Glass Installer
• Autobody Repairman
Repair Pre-CTE
• Collision Repair Specialist A career that is part craftsmanship,
and part artistry, that involves extensive
• Painter/Refinisher
practice and acquired skill. Students will
• Damage Appraiser learn how to restore vehicles using the
• Fabricator latest equipment and technology.
• Assembly/Manufacturing
As a member of a team, students will
repair late model and classic vehicles from
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Prestart
CTE:to finishFood
in a state Services
of the art repair
facility, featuring a downdraft spray bake
SUNY Canton, Lincoln Technical Institute
and Universal Technical Institute
2-Year
booth.Program
Plattsburgh
They will repair frames and unibody
vehicles; repair auto plastics and fiberglass;
Automotive Technology Aviation Fundamentals Construction Trades
Certification
• NOCTI
Cosmetology
install glass and learn custom painting and
refinishing techniques. Students will be
Culinary Arts Management
prepared for the growing job market in
NYSED & Council on Occupational the collision
Program Highlightsrepair industry.
Education (COE) Approved Program • In-House Work Site
• Employability Skills
• Co-Teaching Model
• High Quality Instruction
www.cves.org
Career Connections
• Entry Level Food Service Workers
• Banquet Server
• Stock Clerk
• Cold Food Server
Digital Art & Design Early Childhood Education Electrical Design, Installation & Environmental Conservation
• Table Busser Food Services Pre-CTE
Alternative Energy Certifications
& Forestry
• NYS CDOS Commencement Credential
Pre-CTE in Food Service allows
With Further Education students the opportunity to explore entry
• Culinary Arts Management (CV-TEC) level positions in the food service industry
while working on employability skills
needed to be successful in the work force.
Throughout the 2 + years in the program
Practical Nursing (LPN) students will have opportunity to work in a
school cafeteria to fulfill work based learning
hours towards the NYS CDOS Credential.
Adult Education - 1160 Course Hours Students will work on targeted skills in the
Plattsburgh areas of, cold food preparation, kitchen
helper, storage, inventory, serving, product
Graphic Design & Heavy Equipment/ Marine Technology Medical Office Assisting Natural Resource
identification, and nutrition. Students will
gain skills necessary to meet job entry
Communications Diesel Mechanics Management
requirements with a strong base for growth
and continued education within the industry.
Program Highlights
• First Aid & CPR
• Issues & Ethics
• Human Body
• Nutrition
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• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Skills for the Practical Nurse: including
client care, data collection, wound
care, medication administration and
monitoring
• Mental Health Nursing
New Visions: Medical Careers PowerSport Technology
• Maternal and Child Nursing
• Medical Terminology
Practical Nursing (LPN) Security & Law Enforcement Welding
• Infection-Control
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• Medical Abbreviations
• Safety in the Health Care Environment
Learn skills used across the industry in a
wide variety of health care occupations.
Classroom, lab practice, job shadowing and
Career Connections clinical experiences are integral parts of
• Licensed Practical Nurse the program. Students receive preparation
• With Further Education: Registered for entering a health career in Practical
Nurse, Radiology Technician and Surgical Nursing. This program is a great start
for continuing in a postgraduate health
Technologist.
profession career pathway. Students
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North Country Community College
gain the skills and knowledge that will
allow them to deliver safe, effective
nursing care, working in partnership with
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Registered Nurses and other health care
Certification team members. This 1160 hour, adultCAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Allied Health students learn industry-wide skills used Environmental Conservation & Forestry is designed to give
in a wide variety of health care occupations. Students students a better understanding of our natural resources
receive preparation for careers in Certified Nurse Assisting, as they train for a variety of outdoor careers. Applied
Certified EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy Tech. learning is provided through activity-based experiences
Animal Science: Large Animal Production is a dynamic and opportunities in our outdoor classroom.
program where students will train in all aspects of modern Food Services this pre-CTE course provides specific
livestock production. Hands on learning utilizing animals preparation for employment in the food service industry
on site, along with traditional instruction, prepare students including entry level positions for kitchen helpers, fast
with a skill set to be successful in today’s animal industry. food cooks, bakers, etc.
Animal Science: Veterinary Assistant is designed for those Graphic Design & Communications students learn to use
interested in pursuing a career in an animal related field state-of-the art SLR digital cameras and computers with
This program encompasses the study of dogs, cats, pocket Adobe Creative Suite as well as design and layout, desktop
pets, livestock, equines and exotic species. publishing and printing and reproduction.
Automotive Collision Repair focuses on collision damage Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanics covers the basic
repair and refinishing using the latest technology in a theory, operation and safety practices of heavy equipment.
state-of-the-art commercial body shop. It is designed to meet entry-level needs in the field of
Automotive Service this pre-CTE course trains students in diesel technologies and repair.
basic vehicle maintenance including basic electrical and Marine Technology is designed to provide students the
brake repair. Instruction in interior and exterior detailing is skills and knowledge for a career in the marine industry.
also provided. Students will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of
Automotive Technology teaches the skills necessary to marine service.
troubleshoot and repair the complex systems of today’s Medical Office Assisting students are trained in medical
high tech automobiles. office assisting and electronic health record data entry.
Aviation Fundamentals provides high school students Training includes extensive office procedures, Microsoft
with instruction in General Aviation and Airframe I as Office, and terminology in preparation for off-site work-
well as extensive, hands-on, aviation-related learning based learning experiences. Post-secondary students
opportunities. complete two additional 30-hour internships.
Construction Trades students learn all aspects of the trade, Natural Resource Management is a diverse field that will
from using hand and power tools, blueprints and rough develop the skills needed to become successful in a wide
framing, to both interior and exterior finish work. variety of environmental technologies, forestry, and
heavy construction.
Cosmetology students develop skills in haircutting,
hairstyling, and haircoloring as well as skin care, New Visions: Medical Careers is an intensive exploratory
manicuring and pedicuring. Students receive hands-on course for high school seniors who are interested in
practice in our salon. pursuing a career in the health sciences. This course is a
culmination of academic coursework, clinical rotation/
Culinary Arts Management provides hands-on training in shadowing experiences, and college preparation.
cooking, baking, and management skills. Students operate
the CV-TEC Café and cater special events. PowerSport Technology students obtain the knowledge
and hands-on training needed to maintain and repair a
Digital Art & Design will introduce students to several topics variety of small engines used in recreation vehicles and
during their first year, including: Graphic Design, Technical outdoor power equipment.
and Residential Drafting, 3-D Modeling and Animation, Web
Design and Computer Programming. During the second Practical Nursing (LPN) is a rigorous 10-month program
year, students are given more specialized training and that encompasses 1,160 hours of instruction. Enter
practice in the field of their choosing. the world of nursing by preparing for licensure and
employment in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices,
Early Childhood Education teaches students an overview nursing homes and home care.
of a child’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
development. Through the combination of academics Security & Law Enforcement is a para-military academy
and hands-on practice in our Pre-K room the students are providing training in arrest procedures, self-defense,
prepared for real life situations and the opportunity to handcuffing, forensics, and more. Work experiences are
obtain jobs and/or continue to post-secondary education. available with numerous law enforcement agencies.
Electrical Design, Installation, & Alternative Energy trains Welding teaches the knowledge and skills of metal cutting
students for careers in electrical construction. 21st Green and joining techniques. Students will become familiar with
Energy Technology integrating solar and wind energy are the tools and equipment of the metal fabrication industry.
part of the electrical construction training.
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12Automotive Collision Repair (Plattsburgh Main) Cosmetology (Plattsburgh Main & Mineville)
Students will learn how to restore vehicles Students participate in the operation of a
using the latest equipment and technology. Cosmetology Clinic that offers them actual salon
As a member of a team, students learn how to experience working with clients and retail sales as
repair late model vehicles from start to finish, well as learning essential people skills. First-year
remove and install glass, repair frames, work students master basic Cosmetology competencies,
with auto plastics and fiberglass, estimate costs while those in the second year advance to more
of repairs and write work orders. Graduates
refined skills including exposure to the dynamics
will be prepared for a growing job market in
the collision repair field. The program focuses of cosmetology through local and international
on collision damage repair and refinishing style shows. New York State licensure requires the
using the latest technology in a state-of-the-art student to pass both a written and practical State
commercial body shop. exam. This program provides the instruction to
meet these requirements.
Automotive Technology (Plattsburgh Main & Culinary Arts Management (Plattsburgh Main)
Mineville)
This program introduces students to careers in
This program teaches the skills necessary to the hospitality and food service industries and
troubleshoot and repair the complex systems teaches the entry-level skills and knowledge they
of today’s high tech automobiles. Experience need for success in this field. Hands-on training
the latest technology in a hands-on electronics- along with classroom instruction enables
based curriculum. Students will learn to students to experience all aspects of operating
diagnose and service automotive electrical and managing a food service establishment, and
systems, drivelines, brakes, fuel injection systems, also helps students build good business and
emissions systems, steering, suspension, engines,
management skills. The nationally recognized
and transmissions.
ProStart Curriculum is utilized to provide
comprehensive Hotel/Restaurant Management
Aviation Fundamentals (Plattsburgh Satellite) instruction. The on-site CV-TEC Café allows
students to practice these acquired skills.
Students enrolled in the Aviation Fundamentals
program will receive instruction in General
Aviation and Airframe I. All students will receive
extensive hands on, aviation-related learning
opportunities throughout the duration of
their course of study. Students will also receive
integrated academic credit.
Construction Trades (Plattsburgh Main & Mineville)
The Construction Trades Program is a hands-
on approach to gaining marketable skills
toward employment in the general industry of
construction. Students will have an introduction
to carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills.
Knowledge and skills learned will enable the
student to gain employment and advance
quickly within the construction industry.
Automotive Collision Repair
Plattsburgh
13Cosmetology - Plattsburgh
Digital Art & Design (Plattsburgh Main) animation and Web design/development. Students
have the opportunity to complete more if they so
Students will be introduced to several topics desire. In the end, students have the potential to
during their first year, including: Graphic Design, receive up to 30 credits from colleges throughout
Technical and Residential Drafting, 3D Modeling the State of New York.
and Animation, Web Design and Computer
Programming. During the second year, students Early Childhood Education (Plattsburgh Main)
are given more specialized training and practice
in the field of their choosing. The Digital Art and Early Childhood Education focuses on
Design curriculum is designed to give students the developing skills in early childcare. This program
opportunity to learn and practice skills on software provides students an opportunity to work with
(Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamworks, young children. Instruction will be provided
Autodesk AutoCAD, Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox, and in all areas of child development as well as
more) that was used to create films by studios such participating in the operation of our on-site pre-
as Pixar (Toy Story) and Dreamworks (Shrek) and school. Students will learn how a child develops
video games by companies such as EA (Mass Effect, physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally.
Dragon Age, The Sims) and Ubisoft (Assassin’s Practical experiences and training will expose
Creed, Splinter Cell, Raving Rabbids). During the students to real life situations and prepare them
student’s two years, he or she will be able to choose to obtain jobs working with children. Students
his or her own path of study to reach that individual will explore career opportunities in family day
student’s own goals. The course focuses on three care, pre-school and education.
categories: digital image creation and manipulation
(including drafting and pre-engineering), Electrical Design, Installation & Alternative Energy
(Plattsburgh Main)
The curriculum offers students the most
current trade methods and technology.
Electrical construction training is based on
compliance with the National Electric Code and
emphasizes the electrical design, installation
and maintenance of residential and commercial
construction. Students will acquire the capability
to meet the demands of a diverse trade using
current trade methods, new digital testing
equipment and hands-on experience. New
sources include a focus on alternative curriculum
Culinary Arts Management - Plattsburgh components including solar and wind energy.
14Environmental Conservation & Forestry greenhouse industry. Students learn how to safely
(Plattsburgh Main) remove hazardous trees from the top down as they
train with modern tree climbing equipment and
Students train for a variety of outdoor careers at our techniques both on and off campus.
off campus work sites located on property owned
by the Miner Institute. All students learn basic and Graphic Design and Communications (Plattsburgh Main)
advanced chain saw operation while preparing
for certificates that can lead to New York State Students learn to use state-of-the-art SLR digital
Logger Training. Working with a fleet of nearly 20 cameras and computers with Adobe Creative
professional grade Stihl chain saws, students learn Suite as well as design and layout, desktop
both safety and efficiency while learning current publishing and printing and reproduction.
industry standards. Students learn a variety of Students will learn the basics of photography,
timber harvesting methods that include both horse layout and design, desktop publishing and
drawn logging as well as cable yarding. During the computer graphics while working as teams
timber harvesting portion of the program, students on practical projects such as holiday cards,
demonstrate their abilities to operate several pieces booklets and posters. Students will also become
of forestry equipment including both a 540G Cable proficient in printing and reproduction through
Skidder and 450H Bull Dozer. fundamental print and bindery operations.
Students experience firsthand road construction
and maintenance on nearly five miles of seasonal Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanics (Plattsburgh
roadways. During road construction and Satellite)
maintenance, students learn not only how to This state-of-the-art program covers the basic
apply the use of equipment such as bull dozers theory, operation and safety practices of heavy
and backhoes, but they learn traffic control and equipment. It is designed to meet the entry-
communication skills. Students participate in all level needs in the field of diesel technologies
aspects of maple syrup production in both our and repair for agricultural equipment, stationary
1,500 tap sugar bush and in our on campus sugar power equipment, and class 6-8 highway
house. This portion of the class includes training vehicles. This course covers Two & Four Cycle
in such things as; tubing installation and repair, Engine Theories, Operations and Repair Practices,
sap collection, reverse osmosis and evaporator Troubleshooting and Repair, and Preventive
operation, grading, and canning. Maintenance of diesel-powered equipment.
The course also covers Basic Hydraulic Theory
All students learn basic seed germination and and Principals, Fuel Systems, Basic Electrical and
propagation through our greenhouse operation. Electronic Systems, Brake Systems, Hydraulic/air
From ordering the bedding materials and seeds, to and ABS, On-board Diagnostic Procedures and an
transplanting seedlings, followed by in-house sales, Introduction to Net-based Information Systems
used by today’s equipment manufacturers.
our students gain a working knowledge of the
2019 CV-TEC SkillsUSA Team
15Marine Technology (Mineville)
This course is designed to provide students the
skills and knowledge to begin a career in the
region’s prominent marine industry. Students
will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of
marine service, including basic yard operations,
two-stroke and four-stroke engine theory, fuel
injection systems, computer diagnostics, drive
systems, engine and drive rebuilding, fiberglass
and gelcoat repair, parts ordering, and service
writing. Students will acquire all of the skills Natural Resources Management Mineville
necessary to begin a career as an entry level Natural Resource Management (Mineville)
marine technician.
Students will learn components and competencies
of Environmental Studies, Forestry and general
Medical Office Assisting (Plattsburgh Main)
heavy construction in the out-of-doors. This
Students will learn extensive medical office program’s foundation is built upon the philosophy
procedures, medical terminology, ten-key of “active learning”, hands-on instruction. Learning
calculating, and Microsoft Office Suite, Internet through experience helps develop both the skills
research projects, “hands-on” training on to perform work properly and sensitivity to the
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software, environment in which the students work. Students
create a professional portfolio and much more. will engage in heavy equipment operations as
Students also participate in off-site internships well as surveying. In addition, students participate
that will prepare them for a wide variety of jobs in all aspects of maple syrup production in our
in the medical field. Students in this program on campus sugar house. This portion of the
also become involved with community service class includes training in such things as; tubing
projects for the American Heart Association and installation and repair, sap collection, reverse
Breast Cancer Awareness. Former students are osmosis and evaporator operation, grading, and
now working in hospitals, doctor’s office and canning.
general office settings.
All work projects are community based and
students are involved in the planning from start to
finish. This diversified career field will develop the
skills needed to become successful in a wide variety
of environmental technologies and construction.
New Visions: Medical Careers (High School Seniors
by Application Only) (Plattsburgh Satellite &
Mineville)
The New Visions: Medical Careers Program is an
academically rigorous, competitive application
based one-year exploratory program for selected
college-bound seniors planning to major in
a field of study such as pre-med, chemistry,
biology or other allied health fields. The
academic curriculum is combined with practical,
applied work experience as students observe
the work day of health care professionals as they
deliver patient care at one of the area medical
National Technical Honor Society facilities. Learn what the health care field is really
Induction Ceremony - Plattsburgh about by working alongside the professionals.
16New Visions: Applied Engineering (High School motorcycles, large and small watercraft, lawn,
Seniors by Application Only) (Plattsburgh Satellite garden and golf course maintenance equipment.
& Mineville) Students will acquire all the skills needed from
basic tune-ups to rebuilding engines.
Application-based program for high school
seniors expressing an interest in a post-secondary
educational experience in the field of Engineering. Security & Law Enforcement (Plattsburgh Main & Mineville)
This rigorous one-year exploratory program is for The Security and Law Enforcement Academy is a
select college-bound seniors planning to major NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
in a field of study in Engineering and/or related Security Guard Training School. Cadets receive
fields. The academic curriculum is combined with nationally recognized certifications in: Teen
practical, applied work experience as students CERT (Community Emergency Response Team);
engage in STEM concepts at the Institute of Certified Protection Officer; PPCT Defensive
Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) and clinical Tactics and Smith & Wesson Academy Military
observations with business partners in the field. and Police Handcuffing. In addition, New York
The program would incorporate dual enrollment State certifications are provided in the areas of
in college and high school credit-bearing Office of Homeland Security; Defensive Driving;
coursework with career exploration and Work- and DCJS Security Guard. A Department of
Based Learning (WBL) experiences in Applied Homeland Security Law Enforcement Explorer
Engineering. Students will participate in daily Program is integrated into the curriculum.
½ day sessions for the course of the school year
Work experiences are available with several area
during the Senior Year.
law enforcement agencies, including, but not
The program would have two locations: The limited to: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton (CBP); U.S. Border Patrol; CBP Air Branch, Clinton
Community College in the north, and the CV-TEC County Sheriff’s Department and the Plattsburgh
Mineville Campus in the south; each with dual City Police Department.
credit options at both CCC and North County
Cadets perform security related duties on
Community College.
campus and in the community. The curriculum
includes instruction in all areas of the security
profession, corrections, law enforcement and
homeland security.
Welding (Plattsburgh Satellite)
Students performing extensive hands-on
work will learn welding techniques in MIG, TIG,
shielded metal arc welding, pulse welding,
Security & Law Mineville Campus plasma arc cutting, and oxy-acetylene brazing
and cutting in new state-of-the-art welding lab
PowerSport Technology (Plattsburgh Main) and classroom facilities. These processes will
be learned on steel, stainless steel, aluminum
This program is a hands-on approach to a and cast iron. Students learn to process work
marketable trade in the world of recreational orders, identify the correct repair procedure, and
vehicles. Students obtain the knowledge needed perform new material layout and fabrication
to maintain and repair a variety of small engines from a blueprint. Upon completion of this course
used on portable power equipment. Students the student will be prepared to take a variety of
will learn the principles of basic machining, welding certification tests.
internal combustion engine operation, read
technical manuals and how to develop customer
relations. Students also work on snowmobiles,
17Academic Services PRE-CTE PROGRAMS
The Academic Services Department works in The CV-TEC Pre-CTE programs are designed to
conjunction with our component school districts, deliver differentiated and targeted introductory
CV-TEC Career and Technical Education (CTE) service-level Pre-CTE instruction and is open
faculty and staff, and CV-TEC students to meet to all high school students in grades 9-12. In
the New York State Education Department addition, the Pre-CTE Programs meet the NYSED
(NYSED) graduation requirements. Academic requirements for the Career Development and
services are available to CV-TEC students enrolled Occupational Studies (CDOS) Credential. This
in our NYSED CTE Approved Programs of Study. program will allow students to explore the career
Services provided through the Academic field, develop technical and work readiness skills
Services Department: and earn two general education CTE credits.
• High School Regents Core Academic Course The following required elements are included:
Instruction & Examination Preparation in:
• Service-level Pre-CTE Technical Skills
• Math
• English/Language Arts • Career Related Coursework
• Social Studies • Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experiences
• Science (54 hour minimum)
• Health • CDOS Standards
• Career and Financial Management
• Integrated & Specialized Core Academic Courses Pre-CTE: Auto Services (Plattsburgh Main)
as approved by NYSED
Students in grades 9-12 will learn basic principles
• Workplace Readiness Skills integration and and practices necessary for employment in the
implementation automotive maintenance, basic repair and minor
auto collision repair fields. This program will
• Dual Credit Courses Instruction for College
provide students with hands-on training as well as
Credit
classroom instruction suited for diverse learning
• Student Professional Portfolio styles.
• Computer Assisted Instruction Students will train in basic vehicle maintenance
including basic electrical and brake repair.
• Student Leadership Development Instruction in interior and exterior detailing is also
provided. This program will prepare students for
• On-Line High School Courses
job placement or and/or into the CTE Automotive
Tech, Auto Collision Repair, Heavy Equipment/
Diesel Mechanics, Small Engines, or Marine
Technology Program to further their education.
Pre-CTE Food Services (Plattsburgh Main)
Students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity
to engage in hands-on instruction and training
in food and hospitality services. This program will
prepare students for entry level employment in
the food and hospitality services industry and/or
into the CTE Culinary Arts Management Program
Detailing - Automotive Services - Plattsburgh to further their education.
18Career opportunities include food preparation Practical Nursing (LPN)
worker, dishwasher, dining room attendant, food
server, meal server, prep cook, wait staff, hotel This rigorous 10-month program encompasses
or hospital housekeeping assistant, receptionist/ 1,160 hours of instruction. Enter the world
front desk clerk, retail sales clerk, stock clerk, of nursing by preparing for licensure and
banquet set up, meetings and events planning. employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians’
offices, nursing homes and home care.
Accredited by the NYS Department of Education.
Offered on the Plattsburgh Campus in
Pre-CTE Exploration (Mineville)
cooperation with several health care agencies.
Contact Student Services for more information. Prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN State
Board Examination.
Adult & Continuing Education Nurse Assisting (CNA)
Co-Ser 103 The Certified Nurse Assistant Program provides
students with 120 hours of instruction and training.
The CV-TEC Adult and Continuing Education The CNA works as a member of the nursing team
department provides programs and services delivering personal care to clients who need
on site to area adults on the Plattsburgh Main, assistance. Certification is available through the
Mineville and Satellite campuses and off-site State Department of Education.
including in area schools. The programming
for adults encompasses: Career and Technical CPR
Education, Academic Preparation, Continuing
Education Courses and Apprenticeship Training. Learn how to save a life. This course leads to
The programs are self-supporting through certification for CPR for infants, children and
registration fees paid by participants or through adults. Eight hours of instruction is provided over
special funding. No component school district two sessions. Certification is available through the
money is expended for Adult and Continuing National Safety Council or American Red Cross.
Education Programs. Standard First Aid
The workshop details management of basic
Career & Technical Education for Adults injuries and medical emergencies. Standard First
Aid can be provided in conjunction with CPR or
Adults can register for any CV-TEC daytime as a 6-8 hour stand-alone workshop. Certification
Career and Technical Educational (CTE) program is available through the National Safety Council
on a space available basis. Enrollment is on a or American Red Cross.
self-pay basis or with special funding through
CV-TEC Literacy, HSE, and Job Skills Training
(JST) Program, ACCESS-VR, CCETA, DOL, Veterans
Administration or other sources including special
training vouchers. Low interest loans are also
available through the Sallie Mae Corporation.
Programs for adults who wish to enter, re-enter
and/or gain advancement in employment
are offered during the daytime and in shorter
courses in the evening on all campuses.
New Visions: Medical - Plattsburgh
19AED Academic Preparation
This program provides hands on training of the Instruction is offered in a number of areas
Automated External Defibrillator to individuals including: basic academic skills, GED preparation,
who plan to volunteer as responders to cardiac Career, Family and Life Skills, career-planning,
emergencies where trained medical personnel computer instruction, job seeking and keeping
are not immediately available. Topics include skills and a CV-TEC daytime Career and Technical
the use of the machines, maintenance of the Education program of the student’s choice. Work
equipment and legal liabilities to the volunteer. experience opportunities may be available,
This workshop can be combined with CPR/First depending upon the program of enrollment.
Aid or be offered as a stand-alone workshop.
Certification is available through the National
Safety Council or American Red Cross. This Apprenticeship Programs
workshop is available to component districts in CV-TEC is the authorized Designated Lead
order to provide training for meeting the new Educational Agency (DLEA) certified to conduct,
AED mandate. administer, oversee and approve classroom
instruction for Union Apprenticeship Training
Phlebotomy Programs in the region. Apprenticeship Training
is conducted in the areas approved by the New
Our Certified Phlebotomy Technician course York State Department of Labor.
prepares the learner to perform finger punctures
and venous blood drawing for the purposes of
obtaining blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Certification is available through NHA and/or NCA.
This 70-hour course meets 1-2 times per week
during the evenings. Certification is available
through the National Health Career Association.
CDL-A Student
Plattsburgh Satellite Campus
20Continuing Education Courses Other Career Certificate Programs
Numerous continuing education courses are Adult Online Learning Experiences
offered to adults on various campuses. The
courses are offered year-round for any interested CV-TEC offers hundreds adult online education
adult. These are offered in conjunction with courses. Participants may enroll in a variety of
Career and Technical Education courses. instructor led, self-paced or enhanced tutorials
at affordable prices. Participants can enjoy
A registration fee is set to cover the costs of the the convenience of learning at home and of
programs. Although courses vary by semester, accessing coursework on a 24/7 basis. Students
some frequently offered courses have included: can select from a number of national online
Ed2Go programs through CV-TEC. Certificates of
• Assembling Industry: Manufacturing & completion provided by Ed2Go in a number of
Education (AIME) career and technical programs.
• Blue Print Reading
• Introduction to Computers Adult Literacy Education
• Precision Measurement Co-Ser 950
• Welding
CV-TEC offers free Adult Basic Education,
Adult Secondary Education, and High
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) School Equivalency preparation to adults,
CV-TEC offers a popular 60-hour CDL Tractor age 18 or older. Programs are offered at the
Trailer Driving Program for those seeking OneWorkSource Centers in Plattsburgh and
to receive a Class A driver’s license from the Elizabethtown, Champlain Library, United
Department of Motor Vehicles. The program Methodist Church in Keeseville, North Country
features an extremely high pass rate and offers Community College, Behavioral Health Services
participants a flexible driving training schedule. North, CV-TEC, Ellenburg Depot Fire House
Candidates must possess a CDL permit prior to and Twin Oaks Halfway House. Instruction is
acceptance, and must pass a drug and medical provided through distance learning programs
examination prior to admission. and ABE/ASE classes. CV-TEC’s Adult Literacy
programs are all New York State approved
and taught by certified teachers. CV-TEC is an
approved Test Assessing Secondary Completion
Business and Industry Training Programs (TASC) test site in both Plattsburgh and Mineville.
Training programs for business and industry
designed to meet the educational needs of local ABE/ASE Classes
businesses are available in technical, academic
and 21st Century Skills areas. Offered in Clinton & Essex counties at various
locations. Classes are offered morning,
afternoons, and evenings.
Customized Training For Business And Industry
Customized training programs are tailored to Job Skills Training
meet the needs of local business and industry.
These programs are designed to upgrade Funding is available for eligible adults to enroll
employees’ technical and management skills. in job skills training programs Training programs
These programs can be designed cooperatively, include Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health
based on the needs and interest of our business Aide, Welding, Computer Classes, CDL, Customer
partners. Tuition and fees will vary depending on Service Training and Assembling Industry:
the length and content of the training program. Manufacturing and Education (AIME).
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