Do the EFF skill standards align with Regents learning standards?
Yes. The skill areas to be measured by the credential are directly aligned with universal foundation skills in Standard 3a of the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) learning standards. Attachment 2 shows this alignment. Universal foundation skills are considered essential for all youth to succeed in high school and in further education. The Regents learning standards recognize there is a continuum of skill attainment and recognize three levels: elementary, intermediate, and commencement. These are described in Attachment 3. How are Regents universal foundation skills currently assessed? Universal foundation skills are measured by specific questions in these Regents exams, which are given to all students: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Living Environment, American History and Global Studies. Career and technical education programs approved by SED specifically incorporate and assess universal foundation skills as part of instruction. Students, teachers, businesses, o
