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ICAP in Middle School?. What, Why, When, Who, How. Meaningful. PWR. Thoughtful. Non-Traditional. Intentional. Process. Gender Equity. YOU!. The Big Picture. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving. Work Ethic. Civic Responsibility. Collaboration. Communication. Creativity & Innovation.
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ICAP in Middle School? What, Why, When, Who, How
Meaningful PWR Thoughtful Non-Traditional Intentional Process Gender Equity YOU!
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Work Ethic Civic Responsibility Collaboration Communication Creativity & Innovation Personal Responsibility Learning & Behavior Skills Find and Use Information & IT Global & Cultural Awareness Postsecondary & Workforce Ready Social Studies & Social Sciences • Social, cultural, historical concepts • Interpret sources, evaluate evidence, build conceptual frameworks • Civic responsibility & political process • Interpret from a global perspective Literacy • Read with understanding & write coherently • Employ English properly & fluently • Use logic & rhetoric • Access primary & secondary sources Content Knowledge Arts & Humanities • Shaping of culture • Instruments of social & political thought • Awareness of innovators Mathematical Sciences • Be quantitatively literate • Algebraic & geometric principles • Problem solving • Data & statistics Science • Scientific method • Draw conclusions • Core concepts of disciplines • Scientific concepts can be challenged Colorado’s interpretation of 21st Century Skills!
What Middle Schoolers Need Mapping Your Future
Rationale for ICAPs in Colorado • Personalized education aligned to curriculum • Decrease Drop Out Rate • Increase Retention and Engagement • Increase students awareness of Career Pathways. • Guiding ALL students to becoming PoWeR-ful! Leak!
Four Components of Colorado’s ICAP Source: CCCS/CDE 2012
Currently…… • Partnership with Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Dept. of Education (CDE) and Career & Technical Education (CTE) • Needs assessment & environmental scan • Implementation data & outcomes • ICAP Survey – April 2013, 400 Respondents • Toolkit (to be developed) • Best Practices (Curriculum, Individualized POS, Color Coding Course Guides, Career Pathways/academies, Comprehensive Counseling Programs –not just Counselors) • Research & Evaluation • Districts update plans • Data Collection & Implementation
CLUSTER INDUSTRY PWR Standards! PATHWAYS PLAN OF STUDY
Plans of Study (POS)individualized (per student)+intentional project (for credit) = a meaningful ICAP process (to transition into the HS)
Greeley 6, Career Pathways & Color Coded Course Guide by Clusters
Thanks! Lauren Jones Program Director for Career Guidance & Counseling Lauren.Jones@cccs.edu Tracy Thompson ICAP Implementation Specialist Tracy.Thompson@cccs.edu Career Guidance/ICAP Resources CCCS - http://www.coloradostateplan.com/counselors.htm ICAP/CCCS - http://www.coloradostateplan.com/ICAP.htm CDE - http://www.cde.state.co.us/SecondaryInitiatives/ICAP.htm Gender Equity: www.coloradostateplan.com/genderbalance.htm Ms CTE: www.coloradostateplan.com/middleschool.htm