1. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Counseling System of Support with St. Louis Graduates February 19, 2016 Why Program of Study and Personal Plan of Study?

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3. 10 X 20 Goals and Objectives  GOAL 1: All Missouri students will graduate college and career ready.  GOAL 2: All Missouri children will enter kindergarten prepared to be successful in school.  GOAL 3: Missouri will prepare, develop, and support effective educators.

4. Career Awareness Career Paths Career Clusters Teaching A Consistent Language of Careers

5. A good starting point for Career Exploration Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Program of Study Personal Plan of Study

6. Academic & Technical Career Clusters Career Paths Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Personal Plan of Study Program of Study

7. CAREER PATHWAYS Program of Study Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Personal Plan of Study Career Pathways represent a grouping of occupations within a cluster based on commonalities.

8. PROGRAM OF STUDY Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Program of Study Personal Plan of Study  A sequenced listing of courses, both academic and career focus, that connects student’s high school and postsecondary educational experiences  Development of Programs of Study involves a process jointly undertaken by various educational stakeholders who align their curriculum to a career pathway within a career cluster  A set of course descriptions for the career pathway courses based on knowledge and skill statements  The alignment results in courses and experiences used by a student in creating his/her own Personal Plan of Study which leads to employment

9. PERSONAL PLAN OF STUDY Career Path Career Cluster Career Pathway Program of Study Personal Plan of Study Characteristics:  A coherent articulated sequence of rigorous course work  Addresses the educational and career goals of the student  Meets state academic standards and GLE’s  Meets state graduation requirements

10. Personal Plan of Study (PPOS) A student’s scope and sequence of coursework and related activities based upon their chosen Career Path or Career Cluster and their educational goals. Initiated in the eighth grade, it is designed to insure a successful post-secondary transition. The key component of the Individual Planning process.

11. Career Clusters Framework A Model/Tool That...  PREPARES  PREPARES students for a broad range of career options  CONNECTS  CONNECTS what is learned in school to what is needed for success in college and careers, thus helping to motivate students

12. Career Clusters Benefits  Educators -More engaged learners  Schools -Provides a framework for curriculum  Parents -More information on career decisions  Postsecondary -Better academic skills/Less remediation  Counselors -Shows relevance of school  Employers and Industry Groups -Workforce is well-prepared

13. Cluster Heading Required Courses Electives / Career Electives CTE Courses Learning Opportunities Code College Credit Options

14. Educational Options Career Options

15. Ferguson-Florissant SD  POS Completed for all 16 Clusters  MSIP Requirement of Personal Plan of Study  Career Exploration

16. Program Of Study (POS) Template Checklist HEADINGS: School Name Career Path/Cluster Title states “Career Cluster Program of Study Template” School Website SECONDARY SECTION: Graduation Requirements Required Courses/ Elective Options Career Center Courses/Programs Additional Learning Opportunities School Based Learning Opportunities: (Career Research, Cooperative Education, Internships, Job Shadowing, CTSO clubs/Student organizations, Service Learning, Other) Community Based Learning Opportunities: (Mentoring, Volunteer Work, Career Cluster appropriate P/T employment, other) Assessments/Learning Certifications: (Technical Skills Assessment/TSA, Other) Placement Assessments: (Compass Test, EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Other) Student Organizations: (DECA, FBLA, FFA, FCCLA, FTA, Skills USA, Other) POST-SECONDARY SECTION: Career Cluster Post-Secondary: Career Center, Technical School, Community College, Four Year College-In state/Out of state Sample Careers by educational level Articulation/Dual Credit college offerings

17. COLLEGE: State Fair Community College CLUSTER: Business, Management & Technology HIGH SCHOOL(S): Saline County Career Center PATHWAY: Professional Sales & Marketing PROGRAM: Business Management with Marketing & Retail Speciality t Man REQUIRED COURSES GRADEENGLISHMATHSCIENCE SOCIALRECOMMENDED ELECTIVE COURSES STUDIES OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES ADULT LEARNER ENTRY POINTS SECONDARY 9 Communications Arts (1)Algebra (1) Biology or Physical Science (1) Civics or World History (1) Health/PE (1/2)Keyboarding Computer Operations 10 Communications Arts (Writing Intensive) (1) or higher Biology or Chemistry (1) World History or Civics (1) Health/PE (1/2)Fine Arts (1/2) Applied Communication After 10th grade, assess for college readiness; provide academic/career advising and apply appropriate enrichments (ACT Plan) 11 Communications Arts (Writing Intensive) (1) Algebra II (1)/Applied Math Chemistry or Physcis (1) U.S. History (1) Foreign Language (1/2) Principles of Technology Computer Business ApplicationAcounting I After 11th grade, assess for college readiness; provide academic/career advising and apply appropriate enrichments (ACT or Accuplacer) 12 Communications Arts (Writing Intensive) (1) Math or (1)/App Math II Missouri Constitution (1/2) Acounting II Fundament of Marketing AND Advanced Marketing Administer college placement exams (reading, math, and writing) and other assessments to determine academic readiness and career skill preparedness; provide academic/career advising and additional preparation POSTSECONDARY Year 1 1st Semester ENGL:101 Eng Comp (3) MATH:101 Bus.Math or Math:112 Inte Algebra (3) Wellness (1) CAPP:125 Micro App (3) BSMT:106 Principles of Marketing (3) ACCT:109 Applied Accounting Procedures (3) Year 1 2nd Semester ENGL:110 Business Comm. (3) BSMT:108 Principles of Mange (3) ACCT:101 Principles of Fin Actounting (3) BMST:110 Salesmanship (3) BSMT:103 E- Commerce Marketing (3) Year 2 1st Semester SPTH:101 Public Speaking (3) History Requirement (3) BADM:107 Personal Finance (3) BMST:112 Visual Merchandising (3) BADM:103 Legal Envir of Business (3) Year 2 2nd Semester SS:120 Employment Stratgies (1) POLS:101 Amer/National Gov (3)ELECTIVE (3) BSMT:125 Human Relations (3)ELECTIVE (3) BSMT:175 Busiess Manage Internship (3 or 6) Recommended Elective Courses Other Elective Courses Career and Technical Education Courses Credit-Based Transition Programs (e.g. Dual/Concurrent Enrollment, Articulated Courses, 2+2+2 Mandatory Assessments, Advising, and Additional Preparation Funded by the U. S. Department of Education (V051B020001)

18. THE LINK Program of Study Templates provide the foundation for the student’s Personal Plan of Study

20. An individual planning system is in place (which includes the necessary forms and procedures) that assists all students as they develop educational and career plans. This planning is initiated no later than 7 th grade and includes: assessment activities advisement activities identification of long- and short-range educational/career goals including a 4-6 year plan that is reviewed and revised annually. collaboration with parents/guardians.

21. House Bill 1613 – Remediation Prevention Requires school districts to develop a system for identifying students who are at risk of not being ready for college-level work or entry-level career positions. 167.903. Each student prior to his or her ninth grade year at a public school, including a charter school, may develop with help from the school's guidance counselors a personal plan of study, which shall be reviewed at least annually by school personnel and the student's parent or guardian and updated based upon the needs of the student.

25. Academic PPOS can be used to support and maximize each student’s ability to learn and master state standards. PPOS can:  Build awareness of graduation requirements  Raise student expectations  Foster individualized student supports  Make learning relevant

26. Career PPOS can enable students to make a successful transition from school to work and from job to job across their professional life. PPOS can:  Connect students to long-term career opportunities  Assist in postsecondary transitions  Enable portfolio creation  Serves as a guidance tool

27. Developmental PPOS can support students’ personal and social growth as students progress through school and into adulthood. PPOS can:  Promote engagement and motivation  Support life-long learning skills  Strengthen decision-making and problem-solving skills  Foster self-awareness and identity building

28. Research on the Effectiveness of Student Learning Plan-PPOS  Improve student motivation and engagement  Improve students’ understanding of postsecondary options and long-term planning  Improve school-family communication and foster family involvement in academic and career planning  Shown to increase student awareness of their individual strengths and weaknesses  Aid students in selecting courses relevant to their career goals Source: Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy

29. How does this help Missouri’s employers?  Seamless pipeline of well-qualified workers.  Adaptable workforce able to meet changing needs.  Meaningful engagement with school systems.  Effective framework for cross training or re- tooling the workforce.

30. Student Resources! Tabloids Career Guides Posters Career Toolkit Tabloids, Surveys, CDs

31. For more information www.mcce.org www.careerclusters.org www.missouriconnections.org www.dhe.mo.gov www.dese.mo.gov www.missourieconomy.org www.relevantclassroom.com