An Engaging and Effective Elementary

Career Education Program

Carla Ruge, CTE DirectorJeanie Bragg, Lead Career

Counselor

Denton Independent School District

Denton ISD Schools

• Elementary Schools 21

• Middle Schools 7

• Comprehensive High Schools 3

• Advanced Technology Complex 1

• Special Program Centers 3

• Early Childhood Center 2

District Level Support

District Level Support:

• Counseling Director and Team

• Career and Technology Team – CTE Director /Career Counselors

Support Campus:

• Counseling Team: School Counselors, Career Counselor, Student Assistance Counselor

• Testing Coordinator

• Strong Administrative Assistant Support

Career Development

Reactive Approach

VS

Proactive Approach

PREPARING OUR STUDENTS TO BE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY

Framework for Implementation

1. Implement AchieveTexas Buy-In - Federal Clusters

2. Span All Grades Pre-K-12+

3. Texas Achievement Plan Student Plan 6-10 years

4. Enhance Guidance Counselors Counsel-Ratios

5. Build Seamless Connections Post Secondary Options

6. Establish Extended Learning Internships/Student CTSO

7. Build Strong Partnerships Business Partnerships

8. Professional Development Expand Teachers Skills

Elementary

At the desk where I sit, I have learned one great truth. The answer for all our national

problems - - The answer for all the problems of the world - - comes to a single word. That

word is “EDUCATION”

- - Lyndon B. Johnson - -

AchieveTexas Career Development

Adult Lifelong Learning

Postsecondary Education or Training / Preparation

High School / Concentration

Middle School / Exploration

Elementary/ Awareness

College and Career Readiness

Achieve Texas Career Development Model

Adult Lifelong Learning

Postsecondary Education or Training / Preparation

High School / Concentration

Middle School / Exploration

Elementary/ Awareness

Career AwarenessPre-Kindergarten – Fifth Grades

To assist students with:

• Learning more about themselves

• Understanding the world of work

• Developing respect for all types of work

• Providing foundational knowledge about the

federal career clusters

The 16 Career Clusters

Elementary Career Month

• Video-Counselor &

Teacher

• Counselor Guide

• Teacher Curriculum

• Career Month Forms

• Parent Activities

• Pre-Test Post-Test Activity

Counselor Guide

• Introduction

• Campus Activities

• Classroom Ideas

• Career Month Contest

• Support Materials

• Pre-Test Post-Test Activity

Workforce of the future

• Workforce – Educated and Skilled

• Globalization – Electronically Connected

• High Demand Occupations – High Tech-

High Touch

• Multiple Careers – 9-15 Careers

• Continued Education - Lifelong Learning

• Profit Controls – Downsizing /Off-Shoring

Teacher Activity Packet

• Teacher Training Video• Our Challenge• Achieve Texas Information• 16 Federal Career Clusters• Business and Industry Information

• Important Skills• Industry Trends

• Career Reference Web Sites• Social Development Competencies• Career Development Activities

• Classroom Activities• Classroom Discussion/Journal Topics

Career Month Materials

Career Month Sample Letters

Career Month – Sample Certificates

Career Month - Family Activity Calendar

• Career Activity for Each Day

• Parenting Tips for Career Awareness

• Contact Information

Additional Resources

http://cte.unt.edu/

http://www.achievetexas.org/

http://www.cityofdenton.com/

Career Awareness Activities: Pre-Kindergarten – Fifth Grades

• Career Presentations or Field Trips

• Career Fairs

• Career On Wheels

• Door Decorating Contest

• Career Games / Puzzles

• Career Announcements

• Role Playing Activities

• College Day / Educator Panels

• Tour of the Advanced Technology Complex

• Post-Secondary Education / Training Options

Pre-Test/Post Test

• At the beginning of the Activity

– Have students list as many careers as you can

• At the End of the Activity

– Have students list as many careers as you can

Support Materials

“The future belongs to those who believe

in the beauty of their dreams.”- - Eleanor Roosevelt - -

Career Development Materials

• Career Resource Guide (Counselor)

• Teacher Career Curriculum Activities (All

Grade Levels and Special Programs)

• Elementary Career Calendar (Parents)

https://sites.google.com/site/dentonisdcte/

Carla RugeDirector of Career and Technical

Education

(940)369-4850cruge@dentonisd.org

Jeanie BraggLead Career Counselor

(940)369-1033jbragg@dentonisd.org

Denton Independent School District