Certification Requirements for WBL Coordinators
A state approved work based learning program should be a rigorous and relevant learning experience for the student. The WBL experience typically relates to the student’s future career goals, when appropriate, and the development of workplace skills (e.g., punctuality, working as a team member) and technical skills (e.g., how to perform specific tasks). WBL programs allow the student to apply the theory, knowledge, and practical skills learned in a career and technical education course/program and/or an academic course. The coordination of a quality WBL program requires a certified educator who possesses the appropriate knowledge, skills, and training. http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do#cfocus
The four state-approved registered programs (CEIP, CO-OP, WECEP, and GEWEP) must be coordinated by an educator who has obtained the proper extension to his/her teacher or school guidance counselor certification. The extension is earned through the successful completion of two 3-credit-hour college-level pre-service courses and a designated number of work experience hours outside of the classroom.
The college pre-service courses required for an extension as a WBL coordinator are offered by several approved postsecondary institutions:
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Buffalo State
New York City College of Technology
EDU 4580 Coordination of Diversified Work Based Learning I: Cooperative Organization
EDU 4590 Coordination of Diversified Work Based Learning II: Cooperative Operations
Overview of New York State Commissioners Regulations for Work Based Learning Extensions (effective 2004)
8981 Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Awareness
Section 80-4.2 (e) (1) (2)(i)(ii)(iii)
Requirements:
(1) The extension shall authorize the candidate to coordinate work-based learning programs for career awareness, such as programs providing extended shadowing experiences, the General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP), and the Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP).
(2) The candidate shall meet the requirements in each of the following subparagraphs:
(i) The candidate shall hold a valid provisional, permanent, initial or
professional certificate for classroom teaching service in middle childhood education
including students with disabilities (5-9), any title in adolescence education including
students with disabilities (7-12), or any title in (K-12); or a valid provisional certificate in
the title school counselor (Pre-K-12).
(ii)The candidate shall complete a program registered pursuant to section 52.21(b)(4)(vi)
of this Title, or its equivalent consisting of a total of six semester hours of coursework
that includes study in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating work
based learning experiences and programs.
(ii) The candidate shall have completed 300 clock hours of work experience outside of
teaching.
Note:
a. This extension may be obtained by any teacher (including special education teachers) or guidance counselors possessing at least grade 7 or above certification.
b. The required outside work experience hours can be validated through paid, legal employment other than teaching (e.g., work experience while in college or during a previous career).
c. See link for appropriate certification titles http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/getExtensions.do?baseInd=N&cert&certSubjectLevel=864&hidDescId=0&crcId=33&WIN_
8982 Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development
Section 80-4.2 (f) (1) (2)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Requirements:
(1) The extension shall authorize the candidate to coordinate work-based learning programs for career development, such as the Cooperative Career and Technical Education Work Experience Program (CO-OP), the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), and internship and youth apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs.
(2) The candidate shall meet the requirements in each of the following subparagraphs:
(i) The candidate shall hold a valid provisional, permanent, initial or professional
certificate for classroom teaching service authorizing instruction in career and technical
education.
(ii) The candidate shall complete a program registered pursuant to section 52.21(b)(4)(vi)
of this Title, or its equivalent consisting of a total of six semester hours of coursework
that includes study in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating work-based
learning experiences and programs.
(iii) The candidate shall have completed 600 clock hours of work experience outside
of teaching.
Note:
a. This extension may be obtained by any teacher who possesses a certification in career and technical education at grades 7-12
b. The required outside work experience hours can be validated through paid, legal employment other than teaching (e.g., work experience while in college or during a previous career).
c. See link for appropriate certification titles http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/getExtensions.do?baseInd=N&cert&certSubjectLevel=865&hidDescId=0&crcId=33&WIN_
The four state-approved registered programs (CEIP, CO-OP, WECEP, and GEWEP) must be coordinated by an educator who has obtained the proper extension to his/her teacher or school guidance counselor certification. The extension is earned through the successful completion of two 3-credit-hour college-level pre-service courses and a designated number of work experience hours outside of the classroom.
The college pre-service courses required for an extension as a WBL coordinator are offered by several approved postsecondary institutions:
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Buffalo State
New York City College of Technology
EDU 4580 Coordination of Diversified Work Based Learning I: Cooperative Organization
EDU 4590 Coordination of Diversified Work Based Learning II: Cooperative Operations
Overview of New York State Commissioners Regulations for Work Based Learning Extensions (effective 2004)
8981 Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Awareness
Section 80-4.2 (e) (1) (2)(i)(ii)(iii)
Requirements:
(1) The extension shall authorize the candidate to coordinate work-based learning programs for career awareness, such as programs providing extended shadowing experiences, the General Education Work Experience Program (GEWEP), and the Work Experience and Career Exploration Program (WECEP).
(2) The candidate shall meet the requirements in each of the following subparagraphs:
(i) The candidate shall hold a valid provisional, permanent, initial or
professional certificate for classroom teaching service in middle childhood education
including students with disabilities (5-9), any title in adolescence education including
students with disabilities (7-12), or any title in (K-12); or a valid provisional certificate in
the title school counselor (Pre-K-12).
(ii)The candidate shall complete a program registered pursuant to section 52.21(b)(4)(vi)
of this Title, or its equivalent consisting of a total of six semester hours of coursework
that includes study in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating work
based learning experiences and programs.
(ii) The candidate shall have completed 300 clock hours of work experience outside of
teaching.
Note:
a. This extension may be obtained by any teacher (including special education teachers) or guidance counselors possessing at least grade 7 or above certification.
b. The required outside work experience hours can be validated through paid, legal employment other than teaching (e.g., work experience while in college or during a previous career).
c. See link for appropriate certification titles http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/getExtensions.do?baseInd=N&cert&certSubjectLevel=864&hidDescId=0&crcId=33&WIN_
8982 Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs for Career Development
Section 80-4.2 (f) (1) (2)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Requirements:
(1) The extension shall authorize the candidate to coordinate work-based learning programs for career development, such as the Cooperative Career and Technical Education Work Experience Program (CO-OP), the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), and internship and youth apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs.
(2) The candidate shall meet the requirements in each of the following subparagraphs:
(i) The candidate shall hold a valid provisional, permanent, initial or professional
certificate for classroom teaching service authorizing instruction in career and technical
education.
(ii) The candidate shall complete a program registered pursuant to section 52.21(b)(4)(vi)
of this Title, or its equivalent consisting of a total of six semester hours of coursework
that includes study in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating work-based
learning experiences and programs.
(iii) The candidate shall have completed 600 clock hours of work experience outside
of teaching.
Note:
a. This extension may be obtained by any teacher who possesses a certification in career and technical education at grades 7-12
b. The required outside work experience hours can be validated through paid, legal employment other than teaching (e.g., work experience while in college or during a previous career).
c. See link for appropriate certification titles http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/getExtensions.do?baseInd=N&cert&certSubjectLevel=865&hidDescId=0&crcId=33&WIN_