Karen Owen, Michigan Virtual UniversityTracy Miller, Kalamazoo Public Schools

March 18, 2010

K-12 CAREER TOOLS and ACTIVITIES

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT WORKS:Career Counseling for All Grades

Career Pathways

Self Awareness

7-12 Career Planning

GRADES 7 - 8 GRADES 9 - 10 GRADES 10 - 12

ASSESS EXPLORE DECIDE PLAN

SELF AWARENESS OPTION AWARENESS DECISION MAKING PLANNINGWho am I? What am I going to do

with my life?What skills will I need?How do I develop these

skills?

What do I need to do to succeed?

Why do I need to work?What is the world of work like?

What are Career Pathways?How do I connect my interests/skills?

What resources are available to help me

decide?

What’s nextfor me?

EXPLORE DEFINE REFINE

Take Initiative !

TakeNotes!

Take Action!

Take Charge!

7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Personal Information

Create in EDP Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Verify accuracy

Career Goals Choose one career

Review/verify saved career, add another

Review/verify saved careers, add another

Review/verify saved career, add another

Review/verify saved career, add another

Review/verify saved career, add another

Grade level Create in EDP Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Verify accuracy Verify accuracy

Assessment Results (academic and career)

Not this year Pathways assessment

School supported assessment, record results in EDP

Cluster assessment or school supported assessment, record results in EDP

O*Net Interest Assessment or school supported assessment, record results in EDP

O*Net Work Skills Assessment or school supported assessment, record results in EDP

Educational/Training Goals

Save a college choice in EDP

Choose another college, save in EDP

Review college/training entrance requirements for two colleges, record in EDP

Review college/training entrance requirements for two colleges that offer programs related to pathway, record in EDP

Review college/training entrance requirements for two colleges that offer programs related to pathway and career choice, record in EDP

Review college/training entrance requirements for two colleges that offer programs related to pathway and career choice, record in EDP

EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009

7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

A plan of Action that Identifies a Broad Career Pathway

  Read about pathways and select one.

Select top two career pathways

Review-refine-record pathway choices

Review-refine-record pathway choices

Review-refine-record pathway choices

Review-refine-record pathway choices

Course Selections for High School that Support Student's Goals/Interests

  Discussion of high school courses and requirements

Select courses for 9th grade and beyond

Review course selections and that relate to career pathway

Review/select courses that support career pathway choice

Review/select courses that support career pathway choice

Review/select courses that support career pathway choice

Information on Options to meet the State Graduation Requirements Including Postsecondary Enrollment Options

  Discussion of high school courses and requirements

Verify accuracy of courses/graduation requirements

Verify accuracy of courses/graduation requirements

Verify accuracy of courses/graduation requirements

Verify accuracy of courses/graduation requirements to insure

Verify accuracy of courses/graduation requirements

EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009 (Continued)

7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Long-term Goals and Planning to Support Postsecondary/post-school Options

Not this year Add one short- and one long-term goal

Review - revise short- and long-term goals, two each, what can be done in high school

Review - revise short- and long-term goals, two each, include high school performance

Review - revise short- and long-term goals, two each, include post-secondary options

Review - revise short- and long-term goals, two each, include post-secondary options

Information on Resources and Other learning Experiences that Support the Achievement of Student Goals

Not this year Informational interviews online or in person on one career of interest

Research methods of experience, informational interviews online or in person

Informational interviews online or in person, volunteer and paid work experiences

Informational interviews online or in person, volunteer and paid work experiences

Informational interviews online or in person, volunteer and paid work experiences

Utilization of the Principals Approved by the Michigan State Board of Education for Universal Design for Learning

Not this year Create reports - presentations on career choices using a variety of technology options.

Create reports - presentations on career choices using a variety of technology options.

Create reports - presentations on career choices using a variety of technology options.

Create reports - presentations on career choices using a variety of technology options.

Create reports - presentations on career choices using a variety of technology options.

Review and Endorsement by a Parent

Parent sign/return

Parent sign/return Parent sign/return

Parent sign/return

Parent sign/return

Parent sign/return

EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009EDP GUIDELINES – MDE, 2009 (Continued)

Content Standard 2: All students will acquire, organize, interpret, and evaluate information from career awareness and exploration activities, career assessment, and work-based experiences to identify and to pursue their career goals.

Career and Employability Standards

MIVU Career Pathways Activities

http://learnportwiki29.pbworks.com/

ELEMENTARY PATHWAY ACTIVITIESElementary Part 1 (Grades K-2)

Intro to Career Pathways Student Guide pgs. 2 & 13 Instructor’s Guide pgs. 3-

6

Elementary Part 2 (Grades 3-5/6)

Interests and Abilities are Important

Student Guide pgs. 3-5 Instructor’s Guide pgs. 8-

10

Middle School Career Pathways Activities

Interview with An Adult Student Guide pgs. 60-62 Instructor’s Guide pgs.

61-62

(Have students create a PowerPoint Presentation

Using Animation)

Middle School Activity

High School Career Pathways Activities

Understanding Your Educational Options

Student Guide pgs. 27-32 Instructor’s Guide pg. 15-18

(Have students create a PowerPoint Presentation Using

Animation)

High School Activity

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