2014-2015 Training Session #10 for Career and

Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors

Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study:Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary

Education, Part IIDecember 11, 2014

Virginia Department of Education

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction Implementing the ACP, Part I Summary Planning for Postsecondary Connections with

the “End in Mind” Using Labor Data and Research Locating Resources for Postsecondary

Preparation Earning an Industry Credential: New

Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma

Announcements

Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education

ACP Session I Summary

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.• development of a timeline for implementation.• locating and using a variety of resources.

Grades K- 5 Career Awareness and Exploration

Goals - Clusters

Grades 6-8 Career Development and Planning

Clusters – Pathways Interest Assessment as Critical

Component

Grades 9-12 Career Focus and Experiences

Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary

ACP Session I Summarycontinued

Options Four-Year College Two-Year College Trade School Military Apprenticeship Entrepreneurship Service Volunteer

Postsecondary Preparation

ACP Rigorous Academic and CTE

Courses CTSO’s (Career Technical Student

Organizations) Dual Enrollment AP/IB Work Based Learning Experiences CLEP (College-Level Examination

Program) Industry Credentials

Postsecondary Preparation continued

Postsecondary Preparation cont.

Technical Assistance Document located at

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan/index.shtml

Planning with “The End in Mind”

Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and

Know occupational employment projections:

Labor Market Information (LMI) https://data.virginialmi.com/vosnet/Default.aspx

Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/

Reports and Research Articles Harvard Graduate School of Education:

Counseling and College Completion: The Road Ahead; a summary report from the strengthening school counseling and college advising convening, 7-28-14.

http://www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/HelpWanted.ExecutiveSummary.pdf

Using Labor Data and Research

Use Virginia Education Wizard www.vawizard.org

Occupation profile

Job outlook

Apprenticeships

Resume builder

Interview tips

Prepare for college

College Search

James Madison University

Test preparation

Paying for college

Paying for collegecontinued

Comparing Costs Award Estimator Estimated Eligibility Financial Aid Video College Transfer Mobile App

wizard@vccs.edu

Beginning with 9th grade class of 2013-2014, a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma.  The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment; 

Industry CredentialingRequirement

CTE students may earn student-selected verified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure.

Through exploration of critical job roles and skill sets

By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path

By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce

By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position

How CanIndustry Credentials Help?

By validating that the student has completed advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies

By enhancing the student’s self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry

By building the “mosaic” of a robust resume By promoting CTE program improvement By identifying extended career pathways

(Postsecondary)

How CanIndustry Credentials Help? continued

www.cteresource.org

Industry Credentialing

Industry Credentialingcontinued

R U Ready? Resources

Career preparation through pathways PDF version on the CTE home page Online and in print Targeted audience: 10th Graders Plans for Life After High School Parent’s Guide Teacher’s Guide

http://www.cteresource.org/links/career_resources.html

Parents:Help your child develop a career plan!

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CTE Resource Center http://www.cteresource.org/about/

Career Planning Guide (CPG)http://www.cteresource.org/cpg/

RU College and Career Ready Magazine http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/r-u-ready-magazine-216

Ready or Not Teachers Resource http://www.cteresource.org/verso/titles/ready-or-not-a-teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211

Resources for Postsecondary Preparation

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

School Counseling and Guidance http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school_counseling/index.shtml

Board of Education-approved exams & assessments

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/path_industry_certification/index.shtml

Resources for Postsecondary Preparationcontinued

• Archived Presentations• Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site • VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling

for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop: • Dates to be Announced- March

Next Video Streaming Session

Session 11: Work-Based Learning: Expanding Opportunities for Students- January 15, 2015, 1:30pm

Announcements

Contact Information:Virginia Department of Education

Office of Career and Technical Education Services

CTE@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-3370