Grow Your Own TREE Tools for Career Readiness, Exploration and Evaluation Presented by Karen L. Alexander, Ph.D. Cynthia L. Miller, Ph.D.

AchieveTexas Supports All 16 Career Clusters® Copyright © 2015, Texas Education Agency 9/17/2018

Developing a Local Vision for Career Development What is happening locally? How is your district approaching? Who is leading the discussion? Are all of the key players at the table?

Career Development Spans All Grades Steps to Success Employment: Career Advancement Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Postsecondary: Career Preparation Achieving credentials: college, certification, apprenticeship, military 9-12: Programs of Study Related to a Career Goal Academics and technical courses, intensive guidance, individual graduation plans Grade 8: Career Exploration and Transition Develop graduation plans based upon personal interest/cluster areas 6-8: Initial Career Exploration Discovering interest areas K-5: Understanding the Importance and Value of Work and Jobs Introduction to the world of careers

AchieveTexas College and Career Initiative Created around Career Clusters® Improve learner achievement – both academic and technical Promote successful transitions from secondary to postsecondary education Support workforce and economic development Copyright © 2015, Texas Education Agency 9/17/2018

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Business and Industry endorsement Copyright © 2015, Texas Education Agency 9/17/2018

Public services endorsement Copyright © 2015, Texas Education Agency 9/17/2018

Multidisciplinary Endorsement Copyright © 2015, Texas Education Agency 9/17/2018

Pasadena ISD Suburban school district outside Houston 5 traditional high school campuses 1 Career & Technical High School (grades 9-12) Home HS campuses have 2000+ students (Texas 6A)

Pasadena ISD Career & Technical Department Executive Director Two Coordinators (oversee CTE programs, curriculum) One Specialist (works with marketing, social media and career development grades K-8) One Business Partner Liaison (creates partnerships with businesses, community relations, advisory committees)

Pasadena ISD Intermediate Campuses 10 Intermediate Campuses (grades 7-8) One campus offering career exploration class All 7th grade students in district take Kuder Career Assessment All 8th grade students choose a pathway for high school, which then dictates an endorsement All CTE pathways begin with 9th grade principles class

Pasadena ISD Career & Technical Education Various CTE programs offered at all home HS campuses One CTE High School with over 20 programs

Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School Opened in August 2014 Capacity: 400 students per grade level Over 20 career pathways to choose from Most pathways result in industry recognized certificate or state licensure

Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School Currently grades 9-12 Application based in 8th grade Bussing available to home campus for sport or fine arts for one period a day (4th or 7th period) First graduating class 2016

Pasadena ISD Grade 8: Choosing a High School Pathway High School Showcase (time to spotlight each home campuses pathway options and endorsements) All 8th grade students tour CTHS Open House for 8th grade students & parents

Pasadena ISD Career Development Grades 8 and below In development: career cluster awareness activities guidance plan for grades K-12 (scope & sequence for counselors)

Pasadena ISD Career Development Grades 9 & above In development: career cluster awareness activities guidance plan for grades K-12 (scope & sequence for counselors)

Pasadena ISD Career Development Grades 8 and below 4th, 6th & 8th grade counselors are required to present one career awareness lesson throughout school year Variety of Career Days/Fairs across district grades K-8 Business/industry speakers Mock interviews