1. Personalized Education Plans (PEP) Requirements and Guidelines for School-wide Implementation 2014 WVDE School Counselor Conference Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick Dr. Barbara Brady

2. Proposed Policy 2510 Changes ISTP is now Personalized Learning Plan (PEP) – PEPS are more prescriptive – Shared responsibility between staff Policy 2510 requirements related to mentoring/advisory systems at the middle and high school level to promote career exploration and self- discovery

3. PEP Requirements Policy 2510

4. Mentoring/Advising Students Middle Schools will…

5. Mentoring/Advising Students High School Language…

6. Mentoring/Advising Students High Schools: The school will engage student advisors in utilizing each student’s career awareness activities to develop the PEP. Advisory will assist students and their parents to utilize their various interest and learning style inventories and academic assessments to guide educational planning and career choices. Career exploration activities will be documented in each student’s personalized career portfolios.

7. School Process in Meeting PEP requirements Process not an event involves Process not an event and involves … School-wide intentional opportunities for during the school day for – Career exploration  Multifaceted opportunities for career inquiry – self-discovery understanding results  Completing and understanding results of interests, learning-styles, multiple intelligences inventories and aptitude assessments  ensuring students understand and utilize inventories and assessments A systemic, collaborative, embedded approach – Efforts from ALL staff not just the school counselors – Use of multiple resources and varied learning environments

8. Personalized Education Plan (PEP) PEP (Personalized Education Plan) 2- Year Plan 8 th grade Select career cluster (now 16 clusters) Select 9 th & 10 th grade classes Career exploration activities during the school day prior to development of the PEP … documented by online career portfolio (www.cfwv.com)www.cfwv.com Identify Postsecondary plan for year after graduation No pathway identified 80% of students must designate a Career/technical education (CTE) foundation course for either the 8 th or 9 th grade Discuss various options to complete 6 Personalized Elective Courses

9. Personalized Education Plan (PEP) PEP (Personalized Education Plan) 3- Year Plan 10 th grade Update career cluster (now 16 clusters) Career Concentration (CTE Approved Programs of Study) or Non CTE Identify 6 personalized electives Select 11 th & 12 th grade classes & update/document postsecondary plan (no pathway) Ongoing career exploration activities during the school day prior to development/revisions of the PEP … documented by career portfolio (www.cfwv.com/www.strategiccompass.com)www.cfwv.com/www.strategiccompass.com No pathway Revise any semester as long as it does not interfere with graduation requirements

10. Components of Personalized Education Plan (PEP) Core courses for each year and sequence 6 Personalized courses – 4 completer courses (if applicable) List of assessments/inventories used for decision-making Cluster – Concentration (if CTE completer) Plans for 1 st year after graduation Dates of initial 8 th & 10 th grade PEP and subsequent revisions Parent/student/counselor or advisor signatures for initial 8 th & 10 th grade PEP and subsequent revisions Designation of student advisor who assisted student with PEP development (if multiple mentors/advisors, document each and timeframe)

11. Graduation Requirements  18 credits in core courses (English, math, science, social studies, PE, health, the arts)  6 personalized elective courses 24 Total credits  Any additional county requirements

12. Core Academic Requirements English Language Arts* 4 credits English 9 English 10 English 11 or AP® English English 12 or AP® English or English 12 CR or Transition English Language Arts for Seniors* Mathematics*4 credits Math I or Math I Lab (2 credits) Math II Math III STEM, or Math III Liberal Arts (LA) or Math III Technical Readiness (TR) Math IV or AP® Math or Math IV TR or Transition Mathematics for Seniors* or any other fourth course option (Chart V)

13. Core Academic Requirements Science*3 credits Physical Science (Grade 9) Biology or Conceptual Biology or AP® Biology (Grade 10) One additional lab science course (Chart V) Social Studies*4 credits World Studies (Grade 9) or AP® Social Studies Course United States Studies (Grade 10) or AP® Social Studies Course Contemporary Studies or AP® Social Studies Course Civics for the Next Generation or AP® Government and Politics.

14. Core Academic Requirements Physical Education* 1 credit Physical Education 9-12 (WVEIS course 6609). At least 50 percent of class time for physical education should be spent in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity. Health*1 credit Health 9-12 (WVEIS course 6909) The Arts*1 credit

15. 6 Personalized Graduation Requirements Career and Technical Education (CTE) Completer Non-CTE Students 6 additional courses beyond 18 hours of core academic courses that aligns with the students career aspirations and postsecondary plans. 4 CTE Courses Identified from approved WVDE CTE program of study 2 Additional personalized electives (aligned with career and postsecondary plans) Recommended CTE electives Any additional core or elective course 4 th Science Additional Math World Languages Arts Etc. 4 Courses from County approved concentrations 2 additional personalized electives (aligned with career and postsecondary plans) 4 th Science Additional Math World Languages C TE electives Arts Etc.

16. 16 Career Clusters Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Business Management and Administration Education and Training Finance Government and Public Administration Health Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Correction and Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

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19. Back of PEP

20. Effective Date for Implementing PEPs 2014 – 15 school year

21. County/School Leadership Role Establish county leadership team to discuss & establish county policy/protocols and local and county responsibilities in regard to establishing: – process for PEP development – career development process for all students How teachers will assist to assure career exploration is a regular part of the school day – Student mentoring/advising system – Student portfolio process/source – PEP form/process (hard copy or electronic.. If not a county-wide approach)

22. County/School Leadership Role Establish county leadership team to discuss & establish county policy/protocols and local and county responsibilities in regard to establishing: – County graduation requirements (credit requirements/targets for each grade level, process for parent student notifications deficiencies) – Course substitution process – Development and adoption of Non-CTE concentrations – Process for engaging parents and securing signatures – Staff member roles

23. Staff Member Roles and Best Practices “Career exploration and planning and the development of the PEP is a shared responsibility between the teachers, counselors and advisors.” Policy 2510 Language Schools must define – Counselor Role – Teacher-advisor role – CTE Role – IEP Team

24. Counselor Role Review and ensure graduation requirements are met for caseload Annually review & understand state and local programs of study requirements Participate in PD to stay up to date on careers, graduation requirements etc. Meet with principal and school leadership team to establish: – process for PEP development – career development process for all students How teachers will assist to assure career exploration is a regular part of the school day – Student mentoring/advising system – Student portfolio process/source – PEP form/process (hard copy or electronic)

25. Counselor Role Assist with training all staff... – graduation requirements – state and local programs of study requirements – PEP Process and staff responsibilities – Career exploration process, tools, websites, etc. – process for PEP development – Student mentoring/advising system – Student portfolio process/source – Course substitution process – Process for engaging parents and securing signatures Student conferencing

26. Counselor Role Assist advisors with student portfolios – Training staff, students, parents (source, process, components, – Establishing portfolio components – Updating student information (unofficial transcripts, assessment results, schedules, etc. Assist with educating students and parents – Career exploration process – Graduation requirements (…programs of study) – PEP Process Annual notification of parents, students not reaching grade level targets for graduation – Credit recovery options

27. Teacher/Advisor Roles Serve as mentor/advisor Assist with – development and maintenance of student portfolios – PEP development of their students (advisees) – Career exploration – Student self–discovery activities and interpret results (interest and learning styles inventories, academic assessments) – Parental engagement in PEP process Understand graduation requirements including Programs of Study and advise students

28. CTE Roles Participate in course fair to demonstrate/ discuss Programs of Study Provide orientation opportunities for parents, students and staff Advise enrolled students to ensure they understand and attain ‘completer’ requirements and workforce credentialing. – Provide input on PEP development at home school in respective Program of study area Serve as student advisor: comprehensive centers

29. IEP Team Roles IEP Team Roles IEP Team Discuss implications for PEP during IEP Team Collaborate with teacher, advisor & counselor to develop/finalize PEP – Make recommendations in regards to: courses implications for post-secondary plans programs of study (co

30. Staff Member Roles Special Education Case Manager Ensuring the proper supports are provided – Place in program of interest – Understands the relevance between education and career goals – Makes connections with outside agencies PEP alignment with transition plan (IEP)

31. Mandated CTE Offerings 30 % of students in grades 11-12 must have access to two unites of CTE electives 30 % of students in grades 11-12 must have access to four unites of CTE electives 80% of students in grades 9-10 must have access to at least one CTE foundation course. One foundation course must be offered that teaches parenting skills.

32. Approved Programs of Study

33. CTE Foundational Courses Middle School (5-8)Middle School (6-8) 0290 EXPLORATION IN AGRICULTURE1893 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS 0295 EXPLORING BUSINESS, MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURIALSHIP 1894 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY DESIGN AND MODELING 0922 BASE LIFE BASICS1895 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 1404 BUS PREP BUSINESS PREP1896 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY FLIGHT AND SPACE 2405 MIDDLE EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 5 th Grade1897 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY GREEN ARCHITECTURE 2406 MIDDLE EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 6 th Grade1898 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY MAGIC OF ELECTRONS 2407 MIDDLE EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 7 th Grade1899 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE OF TECHNOLOGY 2408 EXPLOR TECH 8 MIDDLE EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 8 th Grade 1900 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL DETECTIVES

34. CTE Foundational Courses Middle/High School (5-12)High School 9-12 0700 EXPLORING HEALTH PROFESSIONS0901 LIFE CONNECT LIFE CONNECTIONS (12 th grade only) 1441 KEYBOARDING0929 LIFE LEARNING FOR INDEPENDENCE FAMILY & EMPLOYMENT (grades 9-11) 7664 TOURING WEST VIRGINIA (5-12)0903 PARENTING & STRONG FAMILES 0941 APPLIED DESIGN – HOUSING AND INTERIOR 0954 FD FOOD PREP FOUNDATIONAL FOOD PREPARATION 0961 APPLIED DESIGN: FASHION 2409 EXPLOR TECH 9 MIDDLE EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 9 th Grade

35. Approved Programs of Study

36. Location of plans http://careertech.k12.wv.us/http://careertech.k12.wv.us/

37. Students with Disabilities Students with Disabilities Always a Continuum of Services May earn 4 credits in Community Readiness Training recommended through an IEP Team as a personalized concentration. Locally developed program – School specific courses – Community training programs – Non-CTE courses

38. Students with Disabilities Students with Disabilities Always a Continuum of Services

39. Career Exploration Resources LINKS Student Advisement System http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/about.html http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/about.html – Multiple grade level lessons (grades 6 – 8 and 9) http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/ms-lesson-plans.html http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/ms-lesson-plans.html http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/lesson-plans.html www.cfwv.com – free web-portal for all WV Students career exploration and postsecondary planning www.cfwv.com School to Career http://www.careers.iptv.org/ http://www.careers.iptv.org/ Real Games http://www.realgame.org/games/TPRG/objectives.html http://www.realgame.org/games/TPRG/objectives.html

53. Lesson Plans

56. College Application Week

58. If you have any questions about this Policy 2510 Presentation you may contact Donna or Barb. dtetrick@access.k12.wv.us Or bashcraft@access.k12.wv.us