Sharpening Your Counseling and CTAE Tools Dr. Sheryl Neely & Dr. Michael Maze

Atlanta Public Schools Mission “In a caring culture of trust and collaboration, all students will graduate college and career ready.”

CTAE Mission To prepare students for the 21st century global workplace by providing a sequence of rigorous career courses and real world experiences that build technical skills and workplace knowledge while exposing students to a variety of career options and industry requirements.

A Counseling Program is... a comprehensive school model designed to generate high levels of academic, social, and career development, and is a shared and collaborative effort amongst counselors, parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders that focuses on all aspects of student achievement (ASCA Model). Two Types of programs students can benefit from Targeted School wide

College Access Team Counselors (3) Graduation Coach (1) College Advisors (2) Communities in Schools (2) Assistant Principal (1)

Professional School Counseling Strategic Plan Goal: Improve student achievement by Ensuring rigorous and relevant Academic and college and career readiness curriculum aligned with engaging Activities   Counseling Activity Timeline Lead Staff Deliverables/ Artifacts Scholarships and Awards ($100,000 per graduating senior) Counselors Scholarships and Awards Guide/Monthly Guide Discipline (Advisory Only) Discipline Plan (Advisory) Internships (CTAE) CTAE Internship Opportunities Study Abroad Program Engaging Experience Grade Level Assemblies (local, national, and international speakers) Principal/AL Agenda/Speakers CTAE Pathway Completers (CTAE Transcript Audit) CTAE Transcript Audit Industry Certification Industry Certification Plan Academic and College and Career Advisement Plan (Monthly) Teachers as Advisors  Advisement Plan Attendance Plan: Attendance, Tardies, and Early Release Academy Leaders Social Worker Attendance Plan Academic Transcript Audits Transcript Audit Schedule College Visits Schedule Graduation Coach College Visit Schedule Credit Recovery/Drop Out Recovery CR Specialist Credit Recovery Plan AAA Review and Honor Roll Successful Scholars Student Action Team Data Teachers Student Data Chart

Career Pathways There are three required courses for each pathway Engineering Hospitality and Tourism Audi/Video Technology Small Business Development There are three required courses for each pathway Students are encouraged to complete career pathways Impacts College & Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)

Move On When Ready (MOWR) Students can begin their college career early and receive both a high school diploma and college credit. High school students who have attended a public school within the past year and were counted as Full-time. Students must be a Georgia resident.

Advanced Placement (AP) The College Board’s AP Program gives students the opportunity to take college level courses while in high school and to possibly earn college credit by taking an AP exam. AP courses are available for students with the goal of all college-bound students taking at least three-four AP courses before graduation. AP courses give students a head start on college which sends a powerful message to colleges and universities that students are ready.

Credit Recovery This Credit Recovery Program should: Conduct ongoing assessment of student academic progress; Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies to address identified academic needs; Include a comprehensive Credit Recovery Plan; Support student achievement and positively impact graduation rate.

Apply to College Students Apply to 3 or More Colleges Apply to College Week Georgia Apply to College College and Career Motivation Week

Apply for Scholarships Scholarship Binder Featured Scholarships Scholarship Academy

Career Center The College and Career Center is located on the main floor Register with GaFutures Register with Collegeboard.org Search and apply for scholarships Apply for Financial Aid Search web sites of colleges, universities, or technical schools Research career opportunities Speak with military recruiters Apply to College Get essay writing support Attend college visits and college lunchtime presentations

Data Talks (Staff and Students)

Retention By Grade

Student-Counselor Looping Consistency Stability Establish Relationships (Students and Families) Ability to Advocate for Students Collaboration and Team Work

Glows Two Posse Scholars $1.5 Million in Scholarships to Date 40% Students Take AP Courses Two Students Attended CTAE Foreign Exchange Program Atlanta Falcons Athletic Power Player 60% Seniors Received College Acceptance 45% Seniors Completed FAFSA 30% Students Participate in MOWR

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