Elementary Career Awareness Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters

1. Elementary Career AwarenessGeorgia’s 17 Career Clusters Education with a purpose! Dr. Myrel Seigler, Program Manager mseigler@doe.k12.ga.us Jackie Melendez, Program Specialist Vivian Snyder, Program Specialist

2. Goal and Objectives GOAL: Participants will be aware of Georgia’s PLAN to introduce Georgia elementary students to Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters OBJECTIVES: • Discuss rationale (Legislation & CCRPI) • Discuss effective practices and accountability • Briefly discuss Georgia’s career planning model • Elementary cluster activities/resources • Reporting

3. Georgia General Assembly • 2010-BRIDGE/mandates career-related assessments and an individual graduation plan updated annually • 2011-HB 186/mandates alignment with the national career clusters • 2012-HB 713/mandates a comprehensive K-5 career development program

4. DRAFT College and Career Ready Performance Index,Elementary School, Grades K - 5 Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent “Making Education Work for All of Georgia’s Students” CONTENT MASTERY (CRCT in some areas to be REPLACED by COMMON CORE ASSESSMENTS in 2014-15) Percent of students scoring at Meets or Exceeds in ELA (required participation rate ≥ 95%) Percent of students scoring at Meets or Exceeds in reading (required participation rate ≥ 95%) Percent of students scoring at Meets or Exceeds in mathematics (required participation rate ≥ 95%) Percent of students scoring at Meets or Exceeds in science(required participation rate ≥ 95%) Percent of students scoring at Meets or Exceeds in social studies (required participation rate ≥ 95%) POST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL READINESS Percent of English Learners with positive movement from one Performance Band to a higher Performance Band as measured by the ACCESS for ELLs Percent of Students With Disabilities served in general education environments greater than 80% of the school day Percent of students scoring at Meets or Exceeds on the Grade Five Writing Assessment (required participation rate ≥ 95%) Percent of students in grade 3 achieving a Lexile measure equal to or greater than 650 Percent of students in grade 5 achieving a Lexile measure equal to or greater than 850 Percent of students in grades 1-5 completing the identified number of grade specific career awareness lessons aligned to Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters (operational in 2012-2013) Student Attendance Rate (%) PREDICTOR FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Percent of students in Grade 5 passing at least 4 courses in core content areas (ELA, mathematics, science, social studies) Percent of CRCT assessments scoring at the Exceeds level Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School SuperintendentSeptember 27, 2012 • Page 5

5. DRAFT Exceeding the Bar: a companion to the College and Career Ready Performance Index for Elementary Schools In addition to the fourteen (14) items within the College and Career Ready Performance Index, elementary schools may earn additional points for these supplemental indicators. • Percent of students in grades K – 5 successfully completing above grade level core courses (ELA, reading, mathematics, science, social studies) • Percent of students successfully completing world language courses • Percent of students successfully completing fine arts courses • School has earned a Georgia Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program Certification • *Percent of fifth grade students with a complete career portfolio by end of grade 5 (moves to face of CCRPI in 2016-2017) • Percent of students in grades 1-5 with a fully documented Fitnessgram assessment • School or LEA-defined innovative practice accompanied by documented data supporting improved student achievement To be considered at a later date for inclusion on the mandatory indicators or as an Exceeding the Bar indicator : School’s average score on the Georgia Teacher Effectiveness Measurement School’s average score on the Georgia Leader Effectiveness Measurement Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent September 27, 2012 • Page 6

6. CCRPI Reporting • Elementary Schools—principal’s reporting portal/FY 12 data • 2012-13—Reporting through Student Record(Management Information System) • Number of Grade Specific Career Awareness Activities completed by each child • Number of 5th graders completing a Career Portfolio(Exceeding the Bar) • Maintain Class Rosters for record and documentation of completed activities and portfolios • School based decision for the process of entering the data

7. Career Portfolio • Required during 5th grade (2016-17) • Capstone Project format • Career Research • Writing Component and Standards • Presentation • Access to information available on GaDOE website—tentative 11/16/2012

8. Effective Practices (CCRPI) • Performance Data • Attendance Data • Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) • Response to Intervention (RTI) • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) • Career Interest Inventory • Course Numbers, Pathways, and Industry Recognized Credentials • Post Secondary Assessments: ACT/SAT/COMPASS/ASVAB

9. Counselor Accountability • What is your Plan of Action for delivering career development? • What activities will be most effective for implementation? • Is the appropriate data being collected? • Can the data be used for transition planning?

10. 4 CCRPI Counselor STRATEGIES • Early Warning System (PBIS and/or guidance/counseling) • Pyramid of Interventions (Intentional Counseling &PBIS for selected students) • Continuous Communication with all stakeholders

11. Career Development Model Represents a Narrowing Process Elementary to Middle to High School and beyond

12. Career Development Process1, 2, 3, as simple as A, B, C • Who Am I? Interest, Aptitudes, Values • Where Am I Going? Investigation of the world-of-work; Exposure; Experience (Work-based Learning) • How Am I Going to Get There? Management to formulate a plan (Individual Graduation Plan)

13. CareerClusters Career Clusters represent a grouping of occupations according to common knowledge and skills for the purpose of organizing educational programs and curricula

14. Human Services Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Manufacturing Marketing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

15. Career Pathway A career pathway is a coherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, usually beginning in the 9th grade that leads to college and career readiness.

17. Sequenced Pathway Therapeutic Services • Multiple entrance and exit points: • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certificate • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Certificate • Registered Nurse (RN) – Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree • Specialized Nursing – Bachelor Degree and beyond

18. Career Cluster Activities • 17 activities—representing the 17 Career Clusters • Suggested to help bring about career awareness and the cluster concept • Activities will be grade specific—no more than 4 per grade • Activities may be conducted by a school counselor, classroom teacher, media specialist, or a cluster-related community business or industry representative • Available on the GaDoe website—tentative 11/16/2012

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