Introduction to Academic and Career Planning ACP CESA Training

Introductions Sara Greenwood – School Counselor 6-12 Marci Waldron-Kuhn – Academic Advisor 6-12 Thomas Ellenbecker – HS Principal and Director of Instruction

Demographics of the School District of Mishicot Northeastern Wisconsin 1400 people in the Village 260 Students in the HS 173 in the HS 25% free or reduced lunch MS 10% and HS 15% receiving Special Education Services

School Day The school year is divided into four terms and we have a four period block. Some courses are offered in the skinny format for 45 min for the entire semester. 30 minute Advisement Period 3 days per week for ACP and 2 days per week for SNAP – intervention/enrichment

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What is Academic and Career Planning? Or should we say “What ACP is not?” Clip

ACP DPI Definition Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post secondary success, obtained through self- exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.

ACP History at MHS 2009 – MHS implemented a College and Career Readiness Portfolio as a graduation requirement 2011 – MHS saw a drop from 13% of graduates reporting that they did not have a plan after graduation to 1-3% of students reporting they were unsure of their future plans 2012 – MHS is recognized by ACT with the Red Quill Award for our ACP 2013 – Wisconsin DPI gets $1.1 million to implement ACP state wide

ACP today 2015 – State Budget requires ACP to be implemented state wide for students 6-12 by the school year 2015 – Mishicot MS and HS have been selected as one of 25 schools in the state to be part of the ACP Pilot GOOD NEWS FOR US – we have been doing this since 2009 GOOD NEWS FOR YOU – you have already been doing some of this.

What does ACP look like in the MS? 1 grade level meeting per term Monday – Lesson Day, Friday – check-in/Friday folders 12 students Weekly lessons prepared by Ms. Greenwood presented by staff Grade checks Portfolio development Liaison for student and parents

What does ACP look like in the HS? 1 grade level meeting per term 3 days per week 10 students Weekly lessons prepared by Ms. Kuhn presented by staff Grade checks Portfolio development Liaison for student and parents

How many does it take? 6 th Grade = 6 advisors 7 th Grade = 4 advisors 8th Grade = 4 advisors - one Advisor for a group of students 9 th Grade = 5 advisors- group and advisor stay together 10 th Grade = 6 advisors 11 th grade = 6 advisors 12 th grade = 6 advisors

What is an Advisors Role in ACP? Advise one grade level Teach weekly ACP lessons Attend quarterly ACP grade level meetings Grade Checks Best Works as a course requirement Chaperone/Facilitate Academic Day Activities Create and foster a culture of career and college readiness

Results of ACP, RtI, PBIS, PLC… Class of students Possibility of taking 115 college credits in high school 100% took at least one college level course in high school On average took 5.5 dual college credits courses in high school Took over 1000 college credits as a class while in high school Saving approximately $750,000 $200,000 in scholarships 100% graduation rate

Career and College Readiness 3 = workforce 15 = tech college 1= military 26 = four year 11 = two year (UW Manitowoc) 1 = other

ACP is a Culture not just documentation Academic Days Community Service Dual Credit Options Industry and College tours Job Shadows Mock Interviews School to Work / Youth Apprenticeships Conversations

KNOW EXPLORE PLAN GO

KNOW KNOW - Who am I? Self-awareness activities Exploration activities Individual goal-setting

EXPLORE EXPLORE - What do I want to do? Career awareness assessment Career research

PLAN PLAN - How do I get there? Connecting middle and high school instructional activities with preparation to enter a particular field of interest. Work-based learning opportunities Extra-curricular and community-based learning experiences Postsecondary training options Financial plan to cover cost of postsecondary training

GO GO - Do IT! Updated regularly Adapt/Modify Intentional Sequence of Courses Adapt/Modify Personal Goals Adapt/Modify Career Goals ACP Conferencing

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