Best Practices in Middle School Best Practices in Middle School Career Specialist Programming at Career Specialist Programming at Small, Rural School SettingsSmall, Rural School Settings

2007 EDUCATION AND BUSINESS SUMMIT2007 EDUCATION AND BUSINESS SUMMIT

Ray Davis, PhD, South Carolina Department of Ray Davis, PhD, South Carolina Department of EducationEducationLetha Pressley, Green Sea Floyds Middle SchoolLetha Pressley, Green Sea Floyds Middle SchoolTwanda Carson, North Middle SchoolTwanda Carson, North Middle School

Purpose of this presentation:

• review the EEDA sections that are unique to thethe work of the middle school career specialists (MSCS)

• identify career resources, activities, and programmingthat other MSCS find useful

• enable you to identify other MSCS for networking• provide tips for enhancing your students’ career

development • inform you of continual professional development

opportunities for GCDFs

Section 59-59-40

During the 2005-06 school year, the SDE’s guidanceand counseling model must provide standards and strategies for school districts to use and follow in developing and implementing a comprehensiveguidance and counseling program in their districts.

Section 59-59-70

During the 2006-07 schools year, the SDE is toBegin implementing a career development plan for educational professionals in career guidance that provides awareness, training, release time, and preparatory instruction.

This must include certified school guidance counselors effectively involving parents or guardians in the guidance and IGP development process.

Section 59-59-80

During the 2006-07 school year, SDE’s Comprehensive

Developmental Guidance and Counseling Model and the

Career Guidance Model career awareness and exploration

activities must be integrated into the curricula for students in the first through fifth grades.

Keeping your job simply and effective:

• review your CDF curriculum• follow the “scope of practice” and “code of ethics”• develop a good working relationship with supervisor• be sure you are on the MSCS listserv• use Carolina Careers and the new GCDF digital library• explore www.knowitall.org• bookmark and constantly review the EEDA information

on www.teachscpathways• get to know your Regional Career Specialist• be a creative team player• be accountable

Best Practices in Middle School Best Practices in Middle School Career Specialist Programming Career Specialist Programming at Middle to Large School at Middle to Large School SettingsSettings

2007 EDUCATION AND BUSINESS SUMMIT2007 EDUCATION AND BUSINESS SUMMIT

Ray Davis, PhD, South Carolina Department of EducationRay Davis, PhD, South Carolina Department of EducationJackie Collum, Hartsville Middle SchoolJackie Collum, Hartsville Middle SchoolErica Cuicci, Charleston County School DistrictErica Cuicci, Charleston County School District