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2013-2014 Video Streaming Training Sessions for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Training Session #10 Career Development and Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part II December 12, 2013 Virginia Department of Education. Implementing Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part II.
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2013-2014 Video Streaming Training Sessions for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Training Session #10 Career Development and Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part II December 12, 2013 Virginia Department of Education
Implementing Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part II Agenda • Welcome and Introduction • ACP Session, Part I Summary • Standards for School Counseling in Virginia • School Counseling and Career Development • Grades K-5- Career Awareness and Exploration • Grades 6-8- Career Development and Planning • Grades 9-12- Career Focus and Experiences • Resources for ACP Development • Next Steps
Academic and Career Plan (ACP), Session I • 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. • create a timeline for implementation. • locating and using a variety of resources.
ACP Requirements Beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, all schools shall begin development of a personal Academic and Career Plan for each seventh-grade student with completion by the fall of the student’s eighth-grade year Students who transfer from other than a Virginia public school into the eighth-grade shall have the Plan developed as soon as practicable following enrollment Beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year, students who transfer into a Virginia public school after their eighth-grade year shall have an Academic and Career Plan developed upon enrollment
ACP Requirements (cont.) Shall include, but not be limited to: The student’s program of study for high school graduation that is aligned with a postsecondary career pathway and/or college entrance Postsecondary career pathway based on student’s academic and career interests
ACP Requirements (cont.) The Academic and Career Plan shall be developed in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Education. Shall be signed by the student, student’s parent or guardian, and school official(s) designated by the principal. The Plan shall be included in the student's record and shall be reviewed and updated, if necessary, before the student enters the ninth and eleventh grades. The school shall have met its obligation for parental involvement if it makes a good faith effort to notify the parent or guardian of the responsibility for the development and approval of the Plan. Source: Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia (SOA) - 8 VAC 20-131-140: College and career preparation programs and opportunities for postsecondary credit. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan/index.shtml
STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Virginia Board of Education regulations describes school counseling services across three domains: Academic Development Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school. Career Development Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions. Personal/Social Development Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible citizens. For details refer to: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/counselingstandards.pdf
STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Virginia Board of Education regulations describes school counseling services across three domains: Academic Development Students will acquire the academic preparation essential to choose from a variety of educational, training, and employment options upon completion of secondary school. Career Development Students will investigate the world of work in order to make informed career decisions. Personal/Social Development Students will acquire an understanding of, and respect for, self and others, and the skills to be responsible citizens. For details refer to: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/counselingstandards.pdf
School Counseling and Career Development • Grades K- 5 • Career Awareness and Exploration • Goals - Clusters • Grades 6-8 • Career Development & Planning • Clusters - Pathways • Grades 9-12 • Career Focus and Experiences • Pathways - CTE/Credentials - Postsecondary
Career Awareness and Exploration, Grades K-5 Essential Components • What is a Career? • Goal Setting • Introduction to Career Clusters • Virginia Career View www.vaview.org
Career Development & Planning, Grades 6-8 Essential Components • Interest assessment • Career cluster and pathway deep dive • Powhatan HS Career Cluster Video • Connecting interests with career planning • Rigor and relevance • Course planning- academic and CTE • Academic and Career Plan (ACP) Development
Career Development Resource, Grades 6- adult Virginia Education Wizard www.vawizard.org
What are Career Clusters? Career Clusters are groupings of occupations and industries that are used for: • Organizing curriculum design, and • Career counseling and guidance.
16 Career Clustershttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/career_clusters/index.shtml Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science
16 Career Clustershttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/career_clusters/index.shtml Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
79 Career Pathways Within each career cluster, there are multiple career pathways that represent a common set of skills and knowledge, both academic and technical, necessary to pursue a full range of career opportunities within that pathway – ranging from entry level to management, including technical and professional career specialties.
Prepares you for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. Sample careers include: Stock Broker, Insurance Agent, Loan Officer, Banker, Financial Planner, Tax Examiner
Pathways: Securities and Investments Business Finance Accounting Insurance Banking Services
Adult Education Entry and Exit Points 16+ Accounting Pathway K & S Securities and Investments Pathway K & S Finance Plans of Study 16 Specific Skill Preparation May Continue 15 14 Grade Banking Services Pathway K & S Business Finance Pathway K & S Insurance Pathway K & S 13 12 11 10 Cluster Knowledge and Skills 9 Courtesy of Benson Consulting – July 2007
Career Focus and Experiences, Grades 9-12 Essential Components CTE courses Problem-Based Learning Work-Based Learning Dual Enrollment Labor Market Projections 2020 Business and Industry Partnerships
Career and Technical Education in Virginia Serves more than 277,068 students in grades 6-12 Virginia offers 350+ CTE courses validated by teaching professionals and business and industry 22 Governor’s STEM Academies 8 Governor’s Health Science Academies 10 Regional Technical Centers 47 Division-level centers Dual enrollment, diploma seals, industry credentialing
R U Ready? Magazines • Youth Appealing magazine • Promotes Career Preparation through Pathways • Online and in print • Targeted Audience: Freshmen-High School • Plans for Life After High School • Opportunities in High School • Teachers Guide • http://www.cteresource.org/links/career_resources.html
Web Resources • 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 • CTE Resource Center (APG/CPG) http://www.cteresource.org/about/ • School Counseling and Guidance http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/index.shtml
Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part III Send questions regarding Session 10 to Joseph Wharff at CTE@doe.virginia.gov Wrap Up • Archived Presentations • ACP Video Streaming, Part III, 2/13/14 • “Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education” • Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site • School Counselor Training through SREB, March, 2014 • Reminder: Director’s Memos, Announcements, and Quarterly Newsletters
January Video Streaming Training Session Announcements Session 11: The 2014-2015 CTE Local Plan and Budget Submission January 30, 2014 1:30pm
Questions and Answers Lolita B. Hall Director 804-225-2051 CTE@doe.virginia.gov Anne Rowe George Willcox CTE Coordinator CTE Coordinator 804 225-2051 804 225-2051 CTE@doe.virginia.govCTE@doe.virginia.gov Joseph Wharff School Counseling Career Connections 804-225-3370 Joseph.Wharff@doe.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Education P. O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120 CTE Website: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/