Spring 2012 Pilot Project Module Eight Action Plans, PowerPoints, and Research 1

2 Why did you want to go to college? How knowledgeable were you about career expectations when you finished high school? How focused on preparing for college were you in high school?

 Identify 2-3 action items: What will I do this spring to create more vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment in both content and life skills?  When  Where  How  Anticipated Outcome Personal AVATAR Action Plans 3 First I will…

ActionWho/WhatWhenWhereHowOutcome 1.Share at Region 10 CCR mtg January 20, 2012 SpEd conference room Oral presentation Gain feedback for future activities 2. 4 Personal AVATAR Action Plan

1. Share plans with your teams 2. Provide feedback for each plan 3. Establish your timelines 5 You hold the Key to Success

6 Participation & Preparedness  Regular academic attendance  Engagement in learning environment ‐Volunteer information ‐Take initiative participating in class discussion ‐Self advocacy  Come to class with materials  Assigned reading completed  Homework completed and turned in on time  Test and quiz ready  Research complete for in-class project participation

Work Completion & Study Skills  Homework completed on time  Original work done and turned in  Follow through with all project requirements  Organization  Time management  Notetaking  Memory building  Test taking skills  Stress management  Goal Setting

Writing Abilities  Planning ‐Brainstorming ‐Mapping ‐Outlining ‐Graphic organizers ‐Note taking  Drafting the paper ‐Following assignment requirements  Evaluation ‐Making necessary adjustments/corrections  Revision

Reading Abilities  Listen to and read a variety of texts while applying: ‐Comprehension strategies ‐An extension of understanding on a personal level ‐An analysis of the text ‐Contextual analysis  Increase word knowledge through vocabulary development and application

Speaking Abilities  Communicate supported ideas through various mediums  Listen critically and respond appropriately to various information both in and out of an academic context Clackamas Middle College is a four-year high school college transition program enrolling 300 students in grades It is accredited by the Northwest...

Career Readiness Skills WorkKeys ® Sample Questions The National Career Readiness Certificate Assessments The National Career Readiness Certificate program is composed of these three WorkKeys assessmentsNational Career Readiness Certificate Applied Mathematics Reading for Information Locating Information Other Foundational Skills Assessments Applied Technology Business Writing Listening for Understanding Teamwork

 Create the first draft of a PowerPoint presentation ‐Identify audience ‐Provide project background/overview ‐Identify gaps ‐Identify system/culture changes needed  High School Level  Community College Level  Four Year University/College Level 12 Share Learnings

 Create a list of the top five, necessary career skills that you believe employers cite. 13 Elbow Partner Conversations

 Communication = exceptional ability to listen, write, and speak effectively  Analytical/Research = assesses situations seeking multiple perspectives,  Computer/Technology Literacy = extensive software abilities  Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities = thrives on juggling multiple tasks and projects  Interpersonal Abilities = proven relationship builder  Leadership/Management Skills = goal driven, motivational leader  Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness = personable rapport builder  Planning/Organizing = results driven, detail oriented achiever  Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity = innovative problem solver  Teamwork = resourceful team player 14

 Read “The Role of Learning Progressions in Standards-Based Education Reform”  Highlight key ideas and items of particular interest to you  Answer this question: What did you gain from this article that will inform/influence our ongoing work together 15 “Homework Assignment”

What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team. Benjamin F. Fairless 16

 Three things I learned today.  Two ideas I want to know more about.  One action from my plan I will begin next week. Group Debrief 17

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. 18