Denton Independent School District

Denton ISD Schools Elementary Schools21 Middle Schools7 Comprehensive High Schools3 Advanced Technology Complex1 Special Program Centers3 Early Childhood Center2

District Level Support District Level Support: Counseling Director and Team Career and Technology Team – CTE Director /Career Counselors Support Campus: Counseling Team: School Counselors, Career Counselor, Student Assistance Counselor Testing Coordinator Strong Administrative Assistant Support

Career Development Reactive Approach VS Proactive Approach PREPARING OUR STUDENTS TO BE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY

Framework for Implementation 1. Implement AchieveTexas Buy-In - Federal Clusters 2. Span All GradesPre-K Texas Achievement Plan Student Plan 6-10 years 4. Enhance Guidance Counselors Counsel-Ratios 5. Build Seamless Connections Post Secondary Options 6. Establish Extended Learning Internships/Student CTSO 7. Build Strong PartnershipsBusiness Partnerships 8. Professional DevelopmentExpand Teachers Skills

Elementary At the desk where I sit, I have learned one great truth. The answer for all our national problems - - The answer for all the problems of the world - - comes to a single word. That word is EDUCATION - - Lyndon B. Johnson - -

AchieveTexas Career Development Adult Lifelong Learning Postsecondary Education or Training / Preparation High School / Concentration Middle School / Exploration Elementary/ Awareness College and Career Readiness

Achieve Texas Career Development Model Adult Lifelong Learning Postsecondary Education or Training / Preparation High School / Concentration Middle School / Exploration Elementary/ Awareness

Career Awareness Pre-Kindergarten – Fifth Grades To assist students with: Learning more about themselves Understanding the world of work Developing respect for all types of work Providing foundational knowledge about the federal career clusters

The 16 Career Clusters

Elementary Career Month Video-Counselor & Teacher Counselor Guide Teacher Curriculum Career Month Forms Parent Activities Pre-Test Post-Test Activity

Counselor Guide Introduction Campus Activities Classroom Ideas Career Month Contest Support Materials Pre-Test Post-Test Activity

Workforce of the future Workforce – Educated and Skilled Globalization – Electronically Connected High Demand Occupations – High Tech- High Touch Multiple Careers – 9-15 Careers Continued Education - Lifelong Learning Profit Controls – Downsizing /Off-Shoring

Teacher Activity Packet Teacher Training Video Our Challenge Achieve Texas Information 16 Federal Career Clusters Business and Industry Information Important Skills Industry Trends Career Reference Web Sites Social Development Competencies Career Development Activities Classroom Activities Classroom Discussion/Journal Topics

Career Month Materials

Career Month Sample Letters

Career Month – Sample Certificates

Career Month - Family Activity Calendar Career Activity for Each Day Parenting Tips for Career Awareness Contact Information

Additional Resources /

Career Awareness Activities: Pre-Kindergarten – Fifth Grades Career Presentations or Field Trips Career Fairs Career On Wheels Door Decorating Contest Career Games / Puzzles Career Announcements Role Playing Activities College Day / Educator Panels Tour of the Advanced Technology Complex Post-Secondary Education / Training Options

Pre-Test/Post Test At the beginning of the Activity – Have students list as many careers as you can At the End of the Activity – Have students list as many careers as you can

Support Materials The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - - Eleanor Roosevelt - -

Career Development Materials Career Resource Guide (Counselor) Teacher Career Curriculum Activities (All Grade Levels and Special Programs) Elementary Career Calendar (Parents)

Carla Ruge Director of Career and Technical Education (940) Jeanie Bragg Lead Career Counselor (940) Denton Independent School District