COUNSELING FOR COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS ESC Region 11 August 6, 2014 Susan Patterson Consultant CTE College & Career Readiness
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 2 ESC Region 11 Counselor Resources Join the Edmodo Group Not an Edmodo member: https://edmo.do/j/i3xcfa Edmodo user: ycws3g Region ESC 11 Website http://www.esc11.net/page/714
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 3 Definitions On the index card on your table, please define the following: Postsecondary College Readiness Career Readiness PGP 4 year plans Program of Study You may need to use the front and back of the card.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 4 Program of Study Defined A Program of Study is a comprehensive education plan designed to support college/career readiness through strategic alignment of high school academic, technical, and enrichment courses fostering multiple postsecondary options tied to student interest. It is a comprehensive plan because programs of study identify extended learning experiences including work based learning, to support curriculum, and encourages valued added components such as earning credentials, earning college credit in high school, and participating in community and related experiences that utilize the identified curriculum.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 5 House Bill 5 Requirement Counselor or School Administrator to review personal graduation plan options with EACH student entering grade nine A personal graduation plan must identify a program of study that: promotes college and workforce readiness; and career placement and advancement; and facilitates the students transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Source: House Bill 5, Section 14, Subchapter B, Chapter 28, Section 28.02121
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 6 Change of habit Promotion Counseling Student Advocacy
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 7 16 Career Clusters Career Cluster logos Source: AchieveTexas with permission from State Career Cluster Initiative.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 8 Information Technology
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 9 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 11 Transportation, Distribution & STEM Marketing, Sales & Service Manufacturing Law, Public Safety & Corrections Information Technology Human Services Hospitality & Tourism Health Science Government & Public Finance Education and Training Business, Management, Arts, AV Technology & Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources Calculate the percentage of courses for each career cluster. 0 5 10 15 20 25 Column2 Resources Column1
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 12 Texas Labor Market Transportation, STEM Marketing, Sales & Service Manufacturing Law, Public Safety & Information Technology Human Services Hospitality & Tourism Health Science Government & Public Finance Education and Training Business, Management, Arts, AV Technology & Architecture & Agriculture, Food, Labor Market 0 5 10 15
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 13 Student Interest Transportation, Distribution & STEM Marketing, Sales & Service Manufacturing Law, Public Safety & Corrections Information Technology Human Services Hospitality & Tourism Health Science Government & Public Finance Education and Training Business, Management, Arts, AV Technology & Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food, Natural Example for Workshop Interest Column2 Column1 0 5 10 15 20 25
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 14 Layer Data Sets for Analysis Transportation, Distribution & STEM Marketing, Sales & Service Manufacturing Law, Public Safety & Information Technology Human Services Hospitality & Tourism Health Science Government & Public Finance Education and Training Business, Management, Arts, AV Technology & Architecture & Construction Agriculture, Food, Natural Example for Workshop Interest Resources Labor Market 0 5 10 15 20 25
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 15 Let s begin with Programs of Study. The goal is to create Programs of Study that lead to an endorsement!
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 16 A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing: 1) curriculum requirements for the endorsement 2) four credits in mathematics 3) four credits in science 4) two additional elective credits
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 17 STEM Algebra II, chemistry, and physics 4 or more credits Two courses in same cluster One advanced course (third level or higher) Final course must come from STEM cluster 5 credits in Math Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and two additional courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite 5 credits in Science Biology, chemistry, physics, and two additional courses
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 18 STEM A coherent sequence of four credits in Computer Science Fundamentals of Computer Science Computer Science I Computer Science II Computer Science III AP Computer Science IB Computer Science, Standard Level IB Computer Science, Higher Level Four Credits in Computer Science Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Digital Forensics Game Programming and Design Mobile Application Development Robotics Programming and Design Independent Studies in Technology Applications
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 19 STEM In addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the areas listed in this section
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 20 Business and Industry 4 or more credits At least two courses from the same cluster At least one advanced course at third level or higher Final course selected from: Ag, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, AV Tech, and Comm Business Mngt. & Admin Transportation, Dist., & Logistics Marketing Info Tech Manufacturing Hospitality and Tourism Finance
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 21 Business and Industry 4 English elective credits Three levels in the following: Advanced Broadcast Journalism Advanced Journalism: Newspaper Public Speaking Debate Advanced Journalism: Yearbook
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 22 Business and Industry 4 Technology Applications credit by selecting from the following: Digital Design and Media Production Digital Art and Animation Technology Applications Credit Web Communications Web Design 3-D Modeling and Animation Web Game Development Digital Communications in the 21 st Century Digital Video and Audio Design Independent study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies A coherent sequence of four credits from previous three sections
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 23 Public Services 4 or more credits At least two courses from the same cluster At least one advanced course at third level or higher Final course selected from: Education and Training Health Science Government and Public Administration Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security 4 courses in JROTC
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 24 Arts and Humanities 5 Social Studies CREDITS 4 levels of the same LOTE 2 levels of the same LOTE and 2 levels of a different LOTE 4 levels of American Sign Language Coherent sequence of 4 credits from one or two categories or disciplines in Fine Arts or innovative courses
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 25 Arts and Humanities 4 English elective credits from the following: English IV Independent Study in English Literary Genres Creative Writing Research and Technical Writing Humanities AP English Literature and Composition; OR IB Language Studies A1 Higher Level; OR Communication Applications
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 26 Multidisciplinary Studies 4 advanced courses for entry into workforce or postsecondary education without remediation 4 credits in each of the 4 foundation areas including English IV and chemistry and/or physics 4 AP, IB, DC courses Selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, LOTE, or fine arts
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 27 Distinguished Level of Achievement Requirements for Foundation HSP Requirements for at least 1 endorsement 4 credits in Science 4 credits in Mathematics, including Algebra II
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 28 Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement: for outstanding performance in a dual credit course in bilingualism and biliteracy on an AP test or IB exam on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT or the ACT For earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification of license
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 29 Programs of Study and the Personal Graduation Plan
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 30 House Bill 5 Requirement A school district shall ensure that each student, on entering ninth grade, indicates in writing an endorsement that the student intends to earn. A district shall permit a student to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the endorsement the student previously indicated. Source: House Bill 5, Section 16, Section 28.025, (b) The SBOE by rule shall provide students with multiple options for earning each endorsement, including, to the greatest extent possible, coherent sequences of courses. Source: House Bill 5, Section 16, Section 28.025, (c-1)
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 31 POS and PGP Side-by-Side A Program of Study is: an advisement tool for students, parents, and counselors. a map for college and career readiness aligned to an occupational objective. developed by stakeholders to ensure relevant, accurate information. A Personal Graduation Plan is: a working document used by counselors to track student completion of graduation requirements. a tool used to document grades, assessment outcomes, etc. during high school. an opportunity for students and counselors to meet individualized student needs.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 32 (e) A school district may not prevent a student and the student s parent or guardian from confirming a personal graduation plan that includes pursuit of a distinguished level of achievement or an endorsement. (f) A student may amend the student s personal graduation plan after the initial confirmation of the plan under this section. If a student amends the student s personal graduation plan, the school shall send written notice to the student s parents.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 33 The personal graduation plan options reviewed must include the distinguished level of achievement described by Section 28.025(b-15) and the endorsements described by Section 28.025(c-1).
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 34 (d)a personal graduation plan under Subsection (c) must identify a course of study that: (1)promotes: (A)college and workforce readiness; and (B)career placement and advancement; and (2)facilitates the student s transition from secondary to postsecondary education.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 35 Before the conclusion of the school year, the student and the student s parent or guardian must confirm and sign a personal graduation plan for the student.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 36 Business & Industry
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 37 At all levels, a school counselor shall advise students and their parents/guardians on the importance of post secondary education. The counselor must: Explain and encourage parents (to the greatest extent possible) the benefits of choosing a high school personal graduation plan that includes the distinguished level of achievement under the foundation high school program and includes one or more endorsements to enable the student to achieve a class rank in the top 10 percent for students at the campus. The importance of a High School graduation plan that includes one or more endorsements and the distinguished level of achievement and the importance of Post Secondary Education, automatic college admission and eligibility for financial aid have been explained to me.
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8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 39 Resources www.achievetexas.org ESC 11 HB5 documents: http://www.esc11.net/page/4749 TEA Toolkit http://www.tea.state.tx.us/brochures/
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 40 ESC Region 11 Presents REATA www.esc11.net/reata
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 41 BREAK TIME
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 42 Labor Market Information Jann Miles Strategic Planning Unit Director Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
BUILDING A CULTURE FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 44 Welcome to College!! http://oncourseworkshop.com/tablecontents/welcome-college-game/
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 45 What is College Readiness? College readiness can be defined as the level of preparation necessary for students to enroll and succeed in entry-level, credit bearing, general education courses WITHOUT REMEDIATION.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 46 What is Career Readiness? Career readiness involves three major skill areas: Core academic skills Employability skills Technical, job-specific skills Association for Career and Technical Education
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 47 College and Career Overlap All students aspire to enter the workforce eventually and, to do so, all will need a set of similar foundational thinking skills, content knowledge, and learning strategies if they are to succeed in their careers and be productive members of society. ~David T. Conley, PhD
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 48 College & Career Readiness Culture Principle 1. Create and maintain a college- and career-readiness culture in the school. Principle 2. Create a core academic program aligned with and leading to college readiness by the end of twelfth grade. Principle 3. Teach key self-management skills and academic behaviors and expect students to use them. Principle 4. Make college and careers real by helping students manage the complexity of preparing for and applying to postsecondary education. Principle 5. Create assignments and grading policies that more closely approximate college and career expectations each successive year of high school. Principle 6. Make the senior year meaningful and appropriately challenging. Principle 7. Build partnerships with and connections to postsecondary programs and institutions.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 49 http://gentx.org/ http://www.act.org/learningevents/workshops/register.html
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 50 http://nosca.collegeboard.org/eight-components
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 53 Share a fact: In 1973, 72 percent of jobs were open to high school graduates; by 2020, that percentage is expected to fall to just 36 percent
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 54 Sharing Promising Practices What do you do at your school to promote College and Career Readiness? 54
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 55 Question How many graduating seniors from my high school enrolled in postsecondary institutions?
ACCESSING STUDENT DATA THROUGH THECB
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 57 Types of Data Provided by THECB Data needed by secondary institutions for their accountability system reporting Data needed by postsecondary institutions for planning purposes Data required by Texas statutes Education Code Labor Code Data required by federal government Perkins Consolidated Annual Report Adult Education reporting
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ 58
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 60 SYSTEMIC APPROACH K-12
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 61 Career Development Spans All Grades Steps to Success Employment: Career Advancement Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Postsecondary: Career Preparation Achieving credentials: college, certification, apprenticeship, military 9-12: Programs of Study Related to a Career Goal Academics and technical courses, intensive guidance, individual graduation plans Grade 8: Career Exploration and Transition Develop graduation plans based upon personal interest/cluster areas 6-8: Initial Career Exploration Discovering interest areas K-5: Understanding the Importance and Value of Work and Jobs Introduction to the world of careers
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 62 How are we addressing College Readiness at each level? Elementary School Middle School High School
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 63 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/make-a-plan
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 64 http://advocacy.collegeboard.org/
Paying for College
ESC Region 11 66 Types of financial aid Grants Scholarships Loans Work-study
The annual aid cycle 67 Student 1. Completes FAFSA or TASFA 8. Accepts/rejects offer 9. Enrolls Institution 2. Receives FAFSA output 3. Calculates need 4. Is allocated funds 5. Matches student to aid 6. Assembles aid package 7. Sends award letter 10. Adjusts award if needed 11. Disburses funds
ESC Region 11 68 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
ESC Region 11 69 Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/
70 Reducing costs Dual Credit Placement Exams Exemptions Waivers Avoiding Costs
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 75 KEY THREE MESSAGES FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS 1. A high school diploma is no longer enough; now, nearly every good job requires some postsecondary education and/or training such as an associates or bachelor s degree, certificate, license, or completion of an apprenticeship or significant on-the-job training. 1. Currently, far too many students drop out or graduate from high school without the knowledge and skills required for success, closing doors and limiting their post-high school options. 1. All students deserve a world-class education that prepares them for college, careers and life. The best way to prepare students for life after high school is to ensure they graduate with a strong foundation in the core academic areas that will leave all doors open in the future.
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 76 Needs Assessment Survey http://tinyurl.com/esc11-counselor
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 77 Join the ESC Region 11 ListServ http://www.esc11.net/page/5769
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 78 Your certificate for today s session
8/6/2014 Education Service Center Region 11 79 Resources Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
Contact Information Susan Patterson CTE Education Consultant 817-740-7754 spatterson@esc11.net