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Learn about the Personal Growth Plan for students, including academic indicators, life skills, college and career planning, and its success in enhancing student understanding and interests.
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Personal Growth Plan Update BPS School Board February 13th, 2017 Andy Kubas, Director of Learning Supports Cheryl Martin, PGP Development Specialist
Personal Growth Plan Each student's Personal Growth Plan includes information and/or goals in the following areas: Academic Indicators Grades, test scores, academic goals, etc. Life and Social Skills Participation in extracurricular activities, attendance data, life & social goals, etc. College and Career Planning (Grades 6-12) such as career interest inventories, resume tools, course planning, etc.
Highlights from 2015-16 • PGP’s were piloted with all grade 9 through 12 students in the spring of 2016. • 74% of 9th grade students reported that going through the PGP activities helped gain a better understanding of their interests and strengths. • 94% of 9th grade students reported an interest in learning more about making plans for after high school.
2016-17 High School Update • Implementation of 12 PGP activities per grade during Wednesday advisory classes (8 assigned as of 2/8/17) • Student centered learning • Students and staff can monitor activity completion • Continuous Improvement Process / Feedback from staff and students • Implementation of Naviance Family Connection • Career & College assessments / research tools • PGP activity instructions / completion • Allows anytime, anywhere learning
2016-17 Middle School Update • Fall 2016 • Professional development for staff • Research and planning for Spring Pilot • March - May • PGP Activity Pilot - 2 activities per grade • Identify activities for full implementation • Counselor lead • Advisory teacher lead • Embedded in courses • May • Finalize plans for 2017 implementation
Career & College Planning There are positive relationships between future vision and goals, engagement and academic performance!
Career & College Planning Students will benefit from adevelopmental approach Source: M. Savitz-Romer & S. Bouffard, Ready, Willing, and Able - A Developmental Approach to College Access and Success