1. © 2015 Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support

2. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support What info is captured in College Applications? Section Title Current Section Title 2 Future Plans Essays Extra Curricular, Organizations, and Positions Held Current Section Title 2 Family Info (Parent and Sibling Education) Teachers Recommendations Social Security Info Current Section Title 2 GPA, Class Rank, SAT/ACT Demographic InfoCurrent Courses Current Section Title 2 Honors and Awards Colleges and Universities since 9 th Grade Teacher Evaluations

3. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support When do most students start organizing this information? One week before their applications are due.

4. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support A college and career software platform that enables school districts to collaborate more effectively with students, parents, and higher education partners. What is MyRegionOne.org? MyRegionOne.Org Students Parents Higher Education Partners Key features: Individual student and family profiles Career Interest Inventory Achieve Texas Career Clusters HB5 Endorsement Pathways Online PGPs Integrations with Higher Ed Partners

5. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support Helps districts manage HB5 student requirements: Personal Graduation Plans (PGP) Build Portfolios Track Community Service Hours as early as 6 th Grade Track student clubs, organizations, and everything associated with college and career planning What does MyRegionOne.org do for Students and Families?

6. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support Helps districts manage HB5 student requirements: HB5 Endorsements Distinguished Levels of Achievement Performance Acknowledgments Online PGP for Students What does MyRegionOne.org do for Administrators?

7. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Business and Industry Public Service Arts and Humanities Multi-Disciplinary Studies Fast-Growth Jobs Skills in Demand Skill Development Efficient Pathway Engaged Students

8. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support 8 Students will build their profile which becomes their first resume, an e-portfolio, and webpage by creating a vanity URL. Step One: Collect College Info

9. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support 9 Students complete their state-approved interest inventory (60 questions) which is John Holland’s RIASEC Assessment, and the most popular career interest inventory in the world. You can learn more about the assessment and its validity at http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_files/IP_RVS.pdf.http://www.onetcenter.org/dl_files/IP_RVS.pdf Step Two: Career Interest Inventory

10. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support 10 Students then research occupations and can like and dislike over 1200 occupations from the Department of Labor. We added 950+ “Day in the Life” videos and links to programs of study from area colleges that will help them qualify for the position(s). Step Three: Connect Career Pathways and College Pathways

11. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support 11 The Profile and Career Discovery results generate a Career Cluster and Endorsement score and recommend a Pathway, which the student, parent, and counselor can select/approve. Please complete your FAFSA Application by Jun 19th John Miller Lockhart High School Recruiting Companies: - Luminex - Hanger - HealthTronics - Hospira - INC Research - Integra LifeSciences Post-secondary Options: - Austin Community College - Associates Degree - BioTechnology Your Plan Step Four: PGPs Aligned to HB5 Endorsement Pathways

12. © 2015Division of Instructional, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support Students (and their parents) can see how their Endorsement Pathway selection maps to a College Degree/Program of Study and extend their 4 Year Plan into 6 or 8 years. Recruiting Companies: - Luminex - Hanger - HealthTronics - Hospira - INC Research - Integra LifeSciences Post-secondary Options: - Austin Community College - Associates Degree - BioTechnology Your Plan 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Post-secondary Options: - Austin Community College - Associates Degree - BioTechnology Recruiting Companies: - Luminex - Hanger - HealthTronics - Hospira - INC Research - Integra LifeSciences HB5 Graduation Pathways Integrated with Dual-Enrollment and Higher Ed