• New York State High School Graduation Requirements
  
  
• New York State Part 100 Regulations
  
  
• New York State Part 200 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education - Students with Disabilities
  
  
• "A Guide to Special Education" - Published by New York State United Teachers
  
  
• New York State Alternate Assessment - Information from New York State Education Department about Alternate Assessments for students with disabilities.
  
  
• New York State Education Department - Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
  
  
• "A Parent's Guide to Special Education" - Published by New York State Education Department
  
  

U.S. Department of Education Links

• "No Child Left Behind: A Parent's Guide" - Published by the U.S. Department of Education
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Federal government office committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. Resources for parents and educators.
  
  

Student Links

• SkillsUSA's main goal is to develop employability, participatory and quality skills to compliment the occupational skills developed by students in trade and technical education classrooms or work-based learning sites.
  
  
• Career Cruising - Online career guidance resource used by over 8,000 institutions across North America, including schools, employment agencies, libraries, colleges, and universities. SWBOCES students frequently use Career Cruising as a resource of information about career options, future education and training.
  
  
• General Educational Development Testing Service - A resource of information about the General Educational Development (GED) Test.
  
  
• "Occupational Outlook Handbook," US Department of Labor
  
  

Certification and Licensing Links

• National Center for Construction Education and Research - A not-for-profit education foundation that develops and publishes standardized construction, maintenance and pipeline curricula, safety programs, management education, industry image materials and craft skills assessments.
  
  
• Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) - AYES is a non-profit organization that encourages students with mechanical aptitude to pursue careers in the fields of automotive service technology or collision repair/refinish, and to prepare them for entry-level positions or challenging academic options. AYES is supported by Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.
  
  
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation - Independent, non-profit organization that evaluates automotive technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommends qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
  
  
• New York State Department of State Division of Licensing - This site contains a list of Licensed Professions and Occupations, along with information about license applications, exams, and publications.
  
  
• New York Department of State Division of Licensing, "Appearance Enhancement" (Cosmetology) - FAQs and information about obtaining a state license in the field of "appearance enhancement," including cosmetology, ethetics, nail specialty, waxing, and natural hairstyling.
  
  
• Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification - This Microsoft site provides information about the requirements for earning Microsoft Office Specialist certification, the recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills. Information about passing exams, study guides, free practice tests, and FAQs.
  
  
• National Skill Standards Board - Web site of the National Skill Standards Board, an organization that encourages the creation of a national system of skill standards to enhance the ability of the U.S. to compete effectively in a global economy.
  
  
• National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
  
  

Related Organizations and Resources

• New York State Association for Career and Technical Education (NYSACTE)
  
  
• Association of Career and Technical Administrators (ACTEA)
  
  
• New York State Alternative Education Association
  
  
• National Centers for Career and Technical Education
  
  
• National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education
  

• New York State High School Graduation Requirements



• New York State Part 100 Regulations



• "No Child Left Behind: A Parent's Guide" - Published by the U.S. Department of Education



• U.S. Department of Education



• SkillsUSA's main goal is to develop employability, participatory and quality skills to compliment the occupational skills developed by students in trade and technical education classrooms or work-based learning sites.



• Career Cruising - Online career guidance resource used by over 8,000 institutions across North America, including schools, employment agencies, libraries, colleges, and universities. SWBOCES students frequently use Career Cruising as a resource of information about career options, future education and training.
  
  
• Career Resources - This website helps you to build your career and offers you career advice to implement a career change.   Let me know if you have any questions, or if you'd like more information.
  
   
• "Occupational Outlook Handbook," US Department of Labor



• National Center for Construction Education and Research - A not-for-profit education foundation that develops and publishes standardized construction, maintenance and pipeline curricula, safety programs, management education, industry image materials and craft skills assessments.



• Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) - AYES is a non-profit organization that encourages students with mechanical aptitude to pursue careers in the fields of automotive service technology or collision repair/refinish, and to prepare them for entry-level positions or challenging academic options. AYES is supported by Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.



• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation - Independent, non-profit organization that evaluates automotive technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommends qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.



• New York State Department of State Division of Licensing - This site contains a list of Licensed Professions and Occupations, along with information about license applications, exams, and publications.



• New York Department of State Division of Licensing, "Appearance Enhancement" (Cosmetology) - FAQs and information about obtaining a state license in the field of "appearance enhancement," including cosmetology, ethetics, nail specialty, waxing, and natural hairstyling.



• Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification - This Microsoft site provides information about the requirements for earning Microsoft Office Specialist certification, the recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills. Information about passing exams, study guides, free practice tests, and FAQs.



• National Skill Standards Board - Web site of the National Skill Standards Board, an organization that encourages the creation of a national system of skill standards to enhance the ability of the U.S. to compete effectively in a global economy.



• National Occupational Competency Testing Institute

Alternative Education Links

• New York State High School Graduation Requirements



• New York State Part 100 Regulations



• General Educational Development Testing Service - A resource of information about the General Educational Development (GED) Test.



• "Occupational Outlook Handbook," US Department of Labor



• New York State Alternative Education Association



• "No Child Left Behind: A Parent's Guide" - Published by the U.S. Department of Education



• U.S. Department of Education



• SkillsUSA's main goal is to develop employability, participatory and quality skills to compliment the occupational skills developed by students in trade and technical education classrooms or work-based learning sites.



• Career Cruising - Online career guidance resource used by over 8,000 institutions across North America, including schools, employment agencies, libraries, colleges, and universities. SWBOCES students frequently use Career Cruising as a resource of information about career options, future education and training.

Basic Occupational Education Links:

• "A Parent's Guide to Special Education" - Published by New York State Education Department
  
  
• "A Guide to Special Education" - Published by New York State United Teachers
  
  
• New York State Part 200 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education - Students with Disabilities
  
  
• New York State Alternate Assessment - Information from New York State Education Department about Alternate Assessments for students with disabilities.
  
  
• New York State Education Department Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Federal government office committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. Resources for parents and educators.