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Personal Curriculum:Personal Curriculum:School Counselors Role and School Counselors Role and

Post-Secondary PlanningPost-Secondary Planning

April 15, 2008April 15, 2008

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Educational Planning Educational Planning The first step in developing an individualized

approach to learning starts with the

Educational Development Plan

Educational PlanningEducational Planning

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Educational Development Plan (EDP)Educational Development Plan (EDP)

The Board of a LEA or Board of Directors of a PSA:– Shall ensure each pupil in Grade 7 is

provided with the opportunity to develop an EDP

– The EDP shall be developed before the student enters high school and becomes the student’s “course of study”.

– Shall be developed by: Pupil School counselor School Psychologist should be included if the student

has an IEP

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Essential Elements for EDPsEssential Elements for EDPs

Personal Information Career Goal(s) Educational/Training Goal(s) Assessment Results Plan of Action Parent Consultation/Endorsement

– (under age 18)

Courtesy of: Christine Reiff, Office of Career and Technical Preparation

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Personal Learning Plan Personal Learning Plan Develop post-secondary training, employment, and adult

living goals Identify student preferences, interests, strengths, and

needs Review academic performance, learning styles, and

effective support strategies Identify and coordinate credit and support for personal

curriculum consideration Annual Review

Universal Planning ElementsUniversal Planning Elements

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Personal Learning Plan Personal Learning Plan An individualized approach to learning

embodies flexibility, innovation, and offers an alternative choice for children who need or desire a more tailored approach to learning to succeed academically

Personal Learning PlanPersonal Learning Plan

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School Counselor School Counselor The school counselor and comprehensive

school counseling programs are key to the development of educational learning plans for students

School CounselorSchool Counselor

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School Counseling School Counseling ProgramsPrograms

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) endorses comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student learning in three broad and interrelated areas of student development

School Counseling ProgramsSchool Counseling Programs

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School Counseling School Counseling ProgramsPrograms

Academic Development includes skills, abilities, knowledge for effective learning

Career Development includes skills, abilities, knowledge to help students make a successful transition from school to careers

Personal/Social Development includes skills, abilities, knowledge to help students understand and respect self and others, interpersonal skills, safety and survival skills to develop students into contributing members of society

School Counseling ProgramsSchool Counseling Programs

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School Counselor’s RoleSchool Counselor’s Role Counseling services to assist students Collaborate with staff to plan educational

interventions, curriculum, behavioral management plans, and teaching strategies

Consult and collaborate with students, families, school personnel and other agencies regarding behavior and education concerns

Certification and Licensure of School Counselors R390.1302Certification and Licensure of School Counselors R390.1302Certification and Licensure of School Counselors R390.1302Certification and Licensure of School Counselors R390.1302

School Counselor’s RoleSchool Counselor’s Role

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School Counselor’s RoleSchool Counselor’s Role Provide guidance to students on career,

occupational and educational information to facilitate post secondary goal attainment

Assess students Design, implement and evaluate guidance

and counseling programs focusing on career, academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of all students

Certification and Licensure of School Counselors R390.1302Certification and Licensure of School Counselors R390.1302


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School Counselor’s RoleSchool Counselor’s Role Provide guidance to students on career,

occupational and educational information to facilitate post secondary goal attainment

Assess students Design, implement and evaluate guidance

and counseling programs focusing on career, academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of all students



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School Counselor’s FunctionsSchool Counselor’s Functions

Advising Placement Planning Assessment Counseling

Coordinating Instructing Referring Programming


School Counselor’s FunctionsSchool Counselor’s Functions

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School Counselor and the School Counselor and the Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum

The School Counselor provides planning and assessment skills and tools to ensure the personal curriculum modifications align with all student educational plans. The School Counselor:

– Legislatively required member of the PC development team

– Assists with the development of the Educational Development Plan (EDP)

– Coordinates and facilitates planning of the PC modification plan

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The legislative intent of a Personal Curriculum is to increase the rigor and relevance of the educational experience and provide a tool to help all students succeed

with the MMC.

Personal Curriculum Personal Curriculum Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum

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A documented process initiated by:– the parent/legal guardian, – student over 18 if no appointed guardian,

or– an emancipated youth


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Modifies certain requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum – Not all or any of the requirements

Allows the board of a LEA or PSA to award a high school diploma providing the student successfully completes the personal curriculum

Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum

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Guiding Principles Guiding Principles The PC is one option to help students meet

or exceed the MMC. A Personal Curriculum allows for

modification of state high school content expectations.

The PC is an individualized plan for rigor and relevance based on the HSCE.

The PC is the exception and agreed upon with thought and integrity.

Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles

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Guiding Principles Guiding Principles The PC is agreed upon and initiated by the

parent/guardian or emancipated student. Prior to granting a PC, districts should ensure

all efforts have been made to help students successfully complete the requirements.

Educators are obligated to teach a challenging curriculum and prepare all students for post secondary goals.

Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles

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Involves an agreement between the parent/ guardian superintendent, and the student.

Meets as much of MMC subject area content expectations as practicable/possible for the student.

Must be aligned with the student’s EDP and IEP for students with a disability.


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Measurable goals. Method to evaluate progress. Communication of progress with parent. Allows the board of a LEA or PSA to award a

high school diploma providing the student successfully completes the personal curriculum.


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What’s Practicable Mean? The legislative intent of the PC is to

increase the rigor and relevance of the educational experience.

In this context, “practicable” is an inclusive term meaning as much of the subject area content expectations as possible during high school instruction for the individual student.

Students with disabilities operate under this same context!

What’s Practicable Mean? What’s Practicable Mean? What’s Practicable Mean?What’s Practicable Mean?

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Spreading a credit over two years with a student receiving ½ credit per year.

– Example: Algebra I or II, Physics, etc.

Modifications Modifications NOTNOT Needing a Needing a Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum

Taking both a credit require-ment and support course.

– Example: Geometry and Geometry Prep, Chemistry and Chemistry Support, etc.

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Taking credit requirements through career and technical education courses, humanities courses, industrial education or applied arts.

Earning credit through Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and International Baccalaureate classes.

Modifications Modifications NOTNOT Needing a Needing a Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum

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There are 4 reasons for a student to request a PC.

1. To add additional math, English, science or world language courses.

2. Modify credit requirements because he or she has transferred from out of state or from a non-public school.

Four Reasons for a Four Reasons for a Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum

3. Modify the Algebra II requirement by spreading the content over two years for two credits.

4. Modify the credit requirements based on a student’s disability.

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English Language Arts Science World Languages Civics Online Learning Experience Exception – Students with a disability and

transfer students

Subjects That Can Not Be ModifiedSubjects That Can Not Be Modified

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School Counselor CertificationSchool Counselor Certification

Four ways to become a credentialed school counselor in Michigan:

1. Traditional (teaching certificate with a school/guidance counselor endorsement)

2. School Counselor License (in or out of state applicants may be licensed upon completion of all criteria)

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School Counselor CertificationSchool Counselor Certification

Four ways to become a credentialed school counselor in Michigan:

3. Preliminary Employment Authorization to work as a School Counselor (must be enrolled in an in-state approved program). [Refer to Administrative Rules that Govern Certification and Licensure of School Counselors for additional criteria]

4. Temporary School Counselor Authorization (exclusively for out-of-state applicants) [Refer to Administrative Rules that Govern Certification and Licensure of School Counselors for additional criteria]

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School Counselor DesigneeSchool Counselor Designee

The Personal Curriculum Guidelines state that a “counselor or designee” shall be a part of the PC team.

A school counselor designee:

– A school principal or superintendent must apply for one of three permits on behalf of the designee.

– Designee should only be used if a school counselor is unavailable

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A School Counselor is NOT:

A person who holds the Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC)

A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Neither the LLPC or LPC are issued by MDE and individuals with these credentials are not certified to work as a school counselor in Michigan.

**Any one not credentialed as a school counselor by the Michigan Department of Education does not hold the proper certification/license to be legally employed as a school counselor in MI.

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There is a penalty for hiring someone who has not been appropriately credentialed as a school counselor by the state of Michigan:

– Considered a misdemeanor

– $1,500 fine for each incidence

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Approved Counselor ProgramsApproved Counselor Programs

There are twelve higher education institutions within the State of Michigan that have approved School Guidance Counselor Programs.

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Approved Counselor ProgramsApproved Counselor Programs

Andrews University

Central Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University

Grand Valley State University

Michigan State University

Northern Michigan University

Oakland University

Siena Heights University

Spring Arbor University

University of Detroit-Mercy

Wayne State University

Western Michigan University

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Student VisionAuto Related

Engineering/Drafting

Specific Requirements

ForAchieving

Vision

DiplomaCollege

Job and Work Experience

EDPPathway

HS CoursesRequirements

to meet the Vision

Transition IEPAccommodations

SupportsServices

Mild Support

Requirements

Alignment of EDP and IEP With Post-Alignment of EDP and IEP With Post-Secondary Vision and GoalsSecondary Vision and Goals

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Auto BodySpecific

RequirementsFor

Achieving Vision

DiplomaIndependent Living Skills

College/TrainingJob and Work

Experience

EDPPathway

HS CoursesRequirements

to meet the Vision


SupportsServicesSpecific

Transition PlanningDocumentation of

Attempts to supportAND

failure to achieveMMC Requirements

Targeted Supports

Personal Curriculum


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Work at Quick Lube

Specific Requirements

ForAchieving

Vision

No DiplomaIndependent Living Skills

Job and Work Experience

EDPPathway

Defined learningExperiences

Defined point of exit


SupportsServices

Specific Transition Planning

Documentation of Defined End Point

Of Instruction

Intensive Supports


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Career & Technical Education (CTE)Career & Technical Education (CTE)

More than 95% of high school students take at least one CTE course

Career and Technical Education Should:– Engage students in specific, career-related

learning experiences

– Prepare students who may choose to enter the workforce directly after high school

– Support students in acquiring rigorous academic knowledge, technical skills, employability skills, and habits needed for success in the workforce and post-secondary education

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Career CruisingCareer Cruising

Interactive career resource designed people of all ages

Helps students plan their future Includes

– Assessment tools

– Occupation profiles

– Post-secondary education information

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Career Forward (CFWD)Career Forward (CFWD)

Designed to help Michigan students understand how to plan their work lives, career opportunities, and implications of the global economy

Satisfies MMC requirements for an online course

Developed through a partnership with MDE and the Michigan Virtual University

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Choices PlannerChoices Planner

Online career information delivery system Helps students compare, connect, and

choose from a vast network of work and education options

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Mydreamexplorer (MDX)Mydreamexplorer (MDX)

Online career development tool designed for educators, administrators, parents, and students

Includes:

– Interviews with Michigan career professionals

– Educator workshop

– Online career information video workshops

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Michigan Virtual High School (MVHS)Michigan Virtual High School (MVHS)

The goals of the MVHS are:– Expand curricular offerings

– Provide students with opportunities to develop new skills and competencies

– Provide opportunities for teachers to learn new skills and strategies

– Serve as a model for the use of interactive multimedia tools

– Help the state respond to emerging educational demands

– Offer courses and services to all audiences

– Offer college level courses and at-risk programs

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Michigan Virtual University (MVU)Michigan Virtual University (MVU)

Works with middle and high schools across the state to provide online courses for students

Provides online professional development opportunities for educators

Provides online career development and exploration tools

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ResourcesResourcesAdministrative Rules for certification and licensure of

Michigan school counselorshttp://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?AdminCode=

Single&Admin_Num=39001301&Dpt=ED&RngHigh=

Career Cruising http://www.careercruising.com

Career Forward http://www.mivhs.org/index.cfm

Choices Planner http://www.bridges.com/us/prodnserv/choicesplanner_hs/index.html

Mydreamexplorer http://www.mois.org/content.cfm?ID=413

ResourcesResources

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Contact InformationContact InformationDeborah Clemmons [email protected] for Curriculum and Literacy517-241-2479 – MDE OSI

Matt Korolden [email protected], Secondary Redesign and Transition517-241-3509 – MDE OSE/EIS

Beatrice M. Harrison [email protected] Office of Professional Preparation ServicesSchool Counselors Credentials and Licensure (517) 241-0046 – MDE OPPS

Contact InformationContact Information

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1 Personal Curriculum: School Counselors Role and Post-Secondary Planning April 15, 2008