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2014-2015 Training Session #10 for Career and
Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors
Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study:Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary
Education, Part IIDecember 11, 2014
Virginia Department of Education
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction Implementing the ACP, Part I Summary Planning for Postsecondary Connections with
the “End in Mind” Using Labor Data and Research Locating Resources for Postsecondary
Preparation Earning an Industry Credential: New
Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma
Announcements
Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education
ACP Session I Summary
Academic and career planning requires
• a comprehensive and developmental process that includes a career assessment for each student.• collaboration among students, parents, educators, school counselors, and business and industry.• identification of key roles and responsibilities of partners.• high-level support from school leaders.• development of a timeline for implementation.• locating and using a variety of resources.
Grades K- 5 Career Awareness and Exploration
Goals - Clusters
Grades 6-8 Career Development and Planning
Clusters – Pathways Interest Assessment as Critical
Component
Grades 9-12 Career Focus and Experiences
Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary
ACP Session I Summarycontinued
Options Four-Year College Two-Year College Trade School Military Apprenticeship Entrepreneurship Service Volunteer
Postsecondary Preparation
ACP Rigorous Academic and CTE
Courses CTSO’s (Career Technical Student
Organizations) Dual Enrollment AP/IB Work Based Learning Experiences CLEP (College-Level Examination
Program) Industry Credentials
Postsecondary Preparation continued
Postsecondary Preparation cont.
Technical Assistance Document located at
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan/index.shtml
Planning with “The End in Mind”
Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and
Know occupational employment projections:
Labor Market Information (LMI) https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/
Reports and Research Articles Harvard Graduate School of Education:
Counseling and College Completion: The Road Ahead; a summary report from the strengthening school counseling and college advising convening, 7-28-14.
http://www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/HelpWanted.ExecutiveSummary.pdf
Using Labor Data and Research
Use Virginia Education Wizard www.vawizard.org
Occupation profile
Job outlook
Apprenticeships
Resume builder
Interview tips
Prepare for college
College Search
James Madison University
Test preparation
Paying for college
Paying for collegecontinued
Comparing Costs Award Estimator Estimated Eligibility Financial Aid Video College Transfer Mobile App
Beginning with 9th grade class of 2013-2014, a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma. The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment;
Industry CredentialingRequirement
CTE students may earn student-selected verified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure.
Through exploration of critical job roles and skill sets
By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path
By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce
By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position
How CanIndustry Credentials Help?
By validating that the student has completed advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies
By enhancing the student’s self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry
By building the “mosaic” of a robust resume By promoting CTE program improvement By identifying extended career pathways
(Postsecondary)
How CanIndustry Credentials Help? continued
www.cteresource.org
Industry Credentialing
Industry Credentialingcontinued
R U Ready? Resources
Career preparation through pathways PDF version on the CTE home page Online and in print Targeted audience: 10th Graders Plans for Life After High School Parent’s Guide Teacher’s Guide
http://www.cteresource.org/links/career_resources.html
Parents:Help your child develop a career plan!
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CTE Resource Center http://www.cteresource.org/about/
Career Planning Guide (CPG)http://www.cteresource.org/cpg/
RU College and Career Ready Magazine http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/r-u-ready-magazine-216
Ready or Not Teachers Resource http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/ready-or-not-a-teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211
Resources for Postsecondary Preparation
Academic and Career Plan Webpage
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan.shtml
Career Clusters and Pathways
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/career_clusters/index.shtml
School Counseling and Guidance http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/index.shtml
Board of Education-approved exams & assessments
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/path_industry_certification/index.shtml
Resources for Postsecondary Preparationcontinued
• Archived Presentations• Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site • VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling
for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop: • Dates to be Announced- March
Next Video Streaming Session
Session 11: Work-Based Learning: Expanding Opportunities for Students- January 15, 2015, 1:30pm
Announcements
Contact Information:Virginia Department of Education
Office of Career and Technical Education Services
[email protected] 804-225-3370