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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 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 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
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 § § 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 § 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 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 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 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 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 something else • http: //www. nyctecenter. org • http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/ctepolicy/ Successful Practices Network
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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 transition to college and careers using VE as a capstone? Successful Practices Network
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