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 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 Career Focus and Experiences Resources for ACP Development Next Steps Implementing Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part II 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 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 students 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 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 Shall include, but not be limited to: The students program of study for high school graduation that is aligned with a postsecondary career pathway and/or college entrance Postsecondary career pathway based on students 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, students 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 : College and career preparation programs and opportunities for postsecondary credit. 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: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:STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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 School Counseling and Career Development Essential Components What is a Career? Goal Setting Introduction to Career Clusters Virginia Career ViewCareer Awareness and Exploration, Grades K-5 Essential Components Interest assessment Career cluster and pathway deep dive Powhatan HS Career Cluster Video Powhatan HS Career Cluster Video Connecting interests with careerplanning Rigor and relevance Course planning- academic and CTE Academic and Career Plan (ACP) Development Career Development & Planning, Grades 6-8 Career Development Resource, Grades 6- adult Virginia Education Wizard 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 16 Career Clusterschnical/career_clusters/index.shtmlchnical/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 16 Career Clusters/career_clusters/index.shtml/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 Finance Plans of Study Cluster Knowledge and Skills Grade Securities and Investments Pathway K & S Specific Skill Preparation May Continue Adult Education Entry and Exit Points Courtesy of Benson Consulting July 2007 Banking Services Pathway K & S Pathway K & S Business Finance Pathway K & S Insurance Pathway K & S Pathway K & S Accounting Pathway K & S Essential Components CTE courses Problem-Based Learning Work-Based Learning Dual Enrollment Labor Market Projections 2020 Business and Industry Partnerships Career Focus and Experiences, Grades 9-12 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 Governors STEM Academies 8 Governors Health Science Academies 10 Regional Technical Centers 47 Division-level centers Dual enrollment, diploma seals, industry credentialing 35 34 May, May, May, 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 Academic and Career Plan Webpageon/academic_career_plan.shtml Career Clusters and Pathwaysechnical/career_clusters/index.shtml CTE Resource Center (APG/CPG) School Counseling and Guidancenseling/index.shtmlnseling/index.shtml Web Resources Send questions regarding Session 10 to Joseph Wharff at 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: Directors Memos, Announcements, and Quarterly Newsletters Academic and Career Plans of Study, Part III Announcements Session 11: The CTE Local Plan and Budget Submission January 30, :30pm January Video Streaming Training Session Questions and Answers Lolita B. Hall Director Anne RoweGeorge Willcox CTE Coordinator Joseph Wharff School Counseling Career Connections Virginia Department of Education P. O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia CTE Website: