Presented by Karen L. Alexander Cynthia Miller Poised to Lead: Preparing Professional School Counselors through Sustained Development to Lead Local College & Career Readiness Initiatives 11/12/2018

Engaged and Motivated Students Postsecondary Partners Are you Poised to Lead… Engaged and Motivated Students Administrators Teachers Parents Postsecondary Partners Business and Industry Share this resource and discuss with counselors if time permits. 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

The problem College and Career Readiness requires schools— through counselors, teachers, curriculum—to focus on career education. Counselor preparation programs have only a small focus on career education—mostly theory and not application. In Texas, there is an increased emphasis on career preparation. Counselors have high demands and receive little support. 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

The answer… A framework for providing professional school counselors sustained development focused on leading local college and career readiness initiatives. An out-growth of the Career and Technical Education Leadership Academy. Based upon the AchieveTexas Texas College and Career Initiative. Promotes the leadership potential of the school counselor. 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

Topics Addressed College & Career Ready vs. Eligibility Career and Technical Education’s Role in Preparing College and Career Ready Students Poised to Lead: How Counselors Can Drive College & Career Readiness Creating Career Pathways that are Freeways with On and Off Ramps Career Mapping: Making Connections to Increase Student Ownership in College & Career Planning Designing Career Preparation Strategies that Really Prepare Students for a Career 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

AchieveTexas College and Career Initiative Created around career clusters Improve learner achievement–both academic and technical Promote successful transitions from secondary to postsecondary education Support workforce and economic development 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

AchieveTexas is based upon… Concept - Students can succeed in school, career, and life if they plan their own individual college and career success. Philosophy - No career option is intrinsically better than the other. Whether the choice is right or not depends on the personal goals of the student. Goal - To prepare students for college and career, and allow them to choose the options that are best for them. 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

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

Programs of Study in Texas 122 models are available at www.achievetexas.org Models illustrate various career goals in all 16 career clusters Components: Middle school connection Requirements for the Recommended High School Graduation Plan Secondary certifications Extended learning opportunities, including CTSOs College credit opportunities Postsecondary linkages Career opportunities from entry level to advanced Professional associations Recent revisions include more postsecondary detail 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

Implementation Resources 11/12/2018 Copyright© 2014, Texas Education Agency

Professional growth projects Two options available: Focused reading and reflection of the book, College and Career Ready by David T. Conley. Individually planned to meet local needs. Project outcomes presented at the June meeting. 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

Support resources Recruitment website, http://cte.tamucc.edu/counselor-academy/ Academy wiki, https://achievetexas-counselor- academy-2013.wikispaces.com/ Career Development and Planning Resources LiveBinder, https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=93 0447 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency

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For more information Visit our website at www.achievetexas.org Email Dr. Karen Alexander at karen.alexander@ttu.edu Email Cindy Miller at cynthia.l.miller@ttu.edu 11/12/2018 Copyright © 2014, Texas Education Agency