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www. nyctecenter. org Virtual Enterprises as a Capstone Course: NYS CTE Approved Program Status

www. nyctecenter. org Virtual Enterprises as a Capstone Course: NYS CTE Approved Program Status Ellen Palazzo Long Island Field Associate, CTE TAC of NY Director of Long Island Region of VE ellenp@spnet. us Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org What is happening with Business Education programs on LI? What does

www. nyctecenter. org What is happening with Business Education programs on LI? What does it mean to you? • What is Virtual Enterprises? • How does it prepare students for college and careers? • CTE Approved Program Status: “meaningful program of study” – VE as a capstone course • How can you redesign your business education program? Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org WHAT IS VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL? • VEI is an applied-learning instructional

www. nyctecenter. org WHAT IS VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL? • VEI is an applied-learning instructional model for global business, economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy and technology. • Under the guidance of a teacher-facilitator and business mentor, students create and manage a business. • Students engage in commerce with other student-run businesses in the U. S. and across the globe. 3 Successful Practices Network

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www. nyctecenter. org Let’s Take a Look…. . https: //vimeo. com/70942856 Successful Practices Network 4

www. nyctecenter. org WHAT DIFFERENTIATES VEI? § In-school, live, global business simulation § §

www. nyctecenter. org WHAT DIFFERENTIATES VEI? § In-school, live, global business simulation § § Offices, not classrooms Executives, not students Open to all students Develops college and career-ready students in the European tradition of apprenticeships § Emphasizes project-based, collaborative learning VEI approach emphasizes learning in four key areas: Ownership: Students take responsibility for their own learning Experiential: Students’ learning is authentic and realistic Cooperative: Students understand the dynamics of working as a team Reflective: Students experience the consequences of their decisions Successful Practices Network 5

www. nyctecenter. org BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AND RECOGNITION § Industry Partners: Integral to VEI success

www. nyctecenter. org BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AND RECOGNITION § Industry Partners: Integral to VEI success § Mentors, Speakers, Judges § Business Plan Competitions § Global Business Challenge § International Trade Fair § Advertising Futures Competition § Internship Providers § Scholarship Sponsors § Advisory Board/Council Members § Workshop/Webinar Leaders Successful Practices Network 6

www. nyctecenter. org NOTEWORTHY ELEMENTS OF VEI • Open to all students • Student-oriented

www. nyctecenter. org NOTEWORTHY ELEMENTS OF VEI • Open to all students • Student-oriented approach • Practical, task-oriented instruction • Real-world environment • Rigorous curriculum & online resources • Hands-on application of academic skills • Context that has relevance Successful Practices Network 7

www. nyctecenter. org A CYCLE OF SUCCESS Standardsbased Curriculum Program Evaluation & Impact VEI

www. nyctecenter. org A CYCLE OF SUCCESS Standardsbased Curriculum Program Evaluation & Impact VEI Professional Development Real World Learning Business Mentor 8 Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org How does VE prepare students for college and CAREERS? “Strong academic

www. nyctecenter. org How does VE prepare students for college and CAREERS? “Strong academic skills and the ability to apply those skills to solve real-world predictable and unpredictable problems and situations has become a minimum requirement for the vast majority of American jobs. ” Dr. Willard Daggett, Ed. D . International Center for Leadership in Education Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org Let’s discuss what a “meaningful program of study” in business ed

www. nyctecenter. org Let’s discuss what a “meaningful program of study” in business ed with VE as a capstone course might look like: Hewlett High School—required prerequisites; integrates eco William Floyd High School---newly introduced as part of a Commercial Foods, Cosmetology and Construction Programs East Islip Global Business Academy---senior year; cohort All have gained NYS CTE Program Approval Status http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/cte/ Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org • All students should graduate high school with a diploma and

www. nyctecenter. org • All students should graduate high school with a diploma and something else • http: //www. nyctecenter. org • http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/ctepolicy/ Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org Our Website Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org Our Website Successful Practices Network

www. nyctecenter. org CTE Program Approval Process • Assures quality technical and academic curriculum-meaningful

www. nyctecenter. org CTE Program Approval Process • Assures quality technical and academic curriculum-meaningful program of study that prepares students for real world • Post secondary articulation agreements • Work-based learning opportunities • Established partnerships with local business and industry • Certification of individual programs; Recertification every five years Successful Practices Network

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www. nyctecenter. org Challenge: How can you redesign your current program to help students

www. nyctecenter. org Challenge: How can you redesign your current program to help students transition to college and careers using VE as a capstone? Successful Practices Network