PRESENTER: Dr. Chris McGilvery, Perkins Coordinator
LOCATION: East Central BOCES West Training Room
DESCRIPTION: In-Person Only
This professional development session will support Health Science and Agriculture CTE educators in
implementing the 2026–2027 ECBOCES CTE Improvement Plan, with an emphasis on integrating
evidence-based math, literacy, and science practices into CTE instruction. ECBOCES Math, Literacy,
and Science Coaches will provide targeted professional learning and instructional support to help
educators incorporate academic practices into authentic CTE lessons, projects, and career-connected
learning experiences to strengthen student growth and achievement. CTE educators will collaborate
with coaches to utilize pre-made 1-page micro-strategies that are relevant and practical for their
individual programs.
Participants will deploy these improvement strategies via the Digital Vault throughout the school
year—eliminating narrative lesson planning—while identifying the resources, coaching, and
instructional support needed for successful implementation. The session will also establish clear
expectations for Checkbox Cover Sheets, surveys, and participation requirements. Educators will
review the streamlined processes for documenting implementation via the Checkbox Cover Sheets and
demonstrating 100% participation in required improvement plan activities. The session will focus
on:
• 2026–2027 CTE Improvement Plan Implementation: Review improvement plan goals, expectations, and
priority areas and deploy pre-made, low-lift strategies for implementation within Health Science
and Agriculture programs.
• Math, Literacy, and Science Integration: Identify evidence-based practices for embedding
academic skills into authentic CTE lessons, projects, and activities to support student
achievement.
• Instructional Coaching and Site Visits: Establish ongoing support from ECBOCES Math, Literacy,
and Science coaches through coaching sessions, collaboration, classroom support, and site visits
focused on implementation of improvement strategies.
• Program-Specific Strategy Planning: Allow educators to identify and prioritize 1-page
micro-strategies that align with the needs of their students, courses, and individual CTE programs.
• Documentation, Compliance, and Participation: Review Checkbox Cover Sheets, surveys, timelines,
and processes required to demonstrate implementation and 100% participation.
• CTE Career Expo: Plan meaningful opportunities for students to engage with employers, explore
high-demand careers, and connect classroom learning to Health Science and Agriculture career
pathways.
• Finance Park and Stock Market Challenge: Incorporate experiential financial literacy and
business education opportunities that strengthen financial decision-making, applied math,
problem-solving, and career-readiness skills.
• Field Trips and Career Exploration: Plan industry-aligned experiences that expose students to
workplaces, employers, postsecondary opportunities, and career pathways connected to their CTE
programs.
Participant Outcomes
Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of the 2026–2027 ECBOCES CTE
Improvement Plan, selected pre-made strategies to implement within their programs, and an
actionable plan for deploying math, literacy, and science practices into CTE instruction via the
Digital Vault. Educators will also understand coaching and site-visit supports, required Checkbox
Cover Sheets and surveys, participation expectations, and career-connected learning
opportunities available throughout the school year.
Lunch will be provided.
LOCATION: East Central BOCES West Training Room
DESCRIPTION: In-Person Only
This professional development session will support Health Science and Agriculture CTE educators in
implementing the 2026–2027 ECBOCES CTE Improvement Plan, with an emphasis on integrating
evidence-based math, literacy, and science practices into CTE instruction. ECBOCES Math, Literacy,
and Science Coaches will provide targeted professional learning and instructional support to help
educators incorporate academic practices into authentic CTE lessons, projects, and career-connected
learning experiences to strengthen student growth and achievement. CTE educators will collaborate
with coaches to utilize pre-made 1-page micro-strategies that are relevant and practical for their
individual programs.
Participants will deploy these improvement strategies via the Digital Vault throughout the school
year—eliminating narrative lesson planning—while identifying the resources, coaching, and
instructional support needed for successful implementation. The session will also establish clear
expectations for Checkbox Cover Sheets, surveys, and participation requirements. Educators will
review the streamlined processes for documenting implementation via the Checkbox Cover Sheets and
demonstrating 100% participation in required improvement plan activities. The session will focus
on:
• 2026–2027 CTE Improvement Plan Implementation: Review improvement plan goals, expectations, and
priority areas and deploy pre-made, low-lift strategies for implementation within Health Science
and Agriculture programs.
• Math, Literacy, and Science Integration: Identify evidence-based practices for embedding
academic skills into authentic CTE lessons, projects, and activities to support student
achievement.
• Instructional Coaching and Site Visits: Establish ongoing support from ECBOCES Math, Literacy,
and Science coaches through coaching sessions, collaboration, classroom support, and site visits
focused on implementation of improvement strategies.
• Program-Specific Strategy Planning: Allow educators to identify and prioritize 1-page
micro-strategies that align with the needs of their students, courses, and individual CTE programs.
• Documentation, Compliance, and Participation: Review Checkbox Cover Sheets, surveys, timelines,
and processes required to demonstrate implementation and 100% participation.
• CTE Career Expo: Plan meaningful opportunities for students to engage with employers, explore
high-demand careers, and connect classroom learning to Health Science and Agriculture career
pathways.
• Finance Park and Stock Market Challenge: Incorporate experiential financial literacy and
business education opportunities that strengthen financial decision-making, applied math,
problem-solving, and career-readiness skills.
• Field Trips and Career Exploration: Plan industry-aligned experiences that expose students to
workplaces, employers, postsecondary opportunities, and career pathways connected to their CTE
programs.
Participant Outcomes
Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of the 2026–2027 ECBOCES CTE
Improvement Plan, selected pre-made strategies to implement within their programs, and an
actionable plan for deploying math, literacy, and science practices into CTE instruction via the
Digital Vault. Educators will also understand coaching and site-visit supports, required Checkbox
Cover Sheets and surveys, participation expectations, and career-connected learning
opportunities available throughout the school year.
Lunch will be provided.
- Contact/Presenter: Chris McGilvery
Location: N/A
Credit Hours: 6
