Creating and Implementing a Career Development Curriculum, K-5 Presenters: Rick Miller – Monroe Elementary Counselor rick.miller@dmps.k12.ia.us Jan Stribling – Monroe Elementary Counselor janet.stribling@dmps.k12.ia.us Emily Janssen – Waukee Elementary Counselor eluymes@waukee.k12.ia.us Tamara Garza – Professional School Counselor Penny Bisignano – Des Moines Counseling Grant Coordinator penny.bisignano@dmps.k12.ia.us

Gathering When you were in elementary school what did you want to be when you grew-up and who/what influenced you in this decision?

Background of the Project Grant goals and objectives Professional Learning Communities Career Development Competencies

“An appropriate goal for the career development efforts of school counselors working with elementary-aged children is to enhance students’ knowledge of the array of career choices available to them and to encourage students to refrain from prematurely eliminating careers- particularly those they may deem inappropriate for their gender- that may eventually be a good match for their interests and talents”  (Wahl, 2005).

Field Test Process 23 counselors -18 schools- 4-5 per grade Training session for field testing Deliver unit and assessments (as designed) Record all feedback/evaluation Bring all materials and feedback to evaluation session Revisions Unit launch 2010 school year in Des Moines

K-2 Career Development

Abilities + Skills + Interests + Motivations = Future Career Choice C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations Abilities + Skills + Interests + Motivations = Future Career Choice

C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations Passion for working with kids + Ability to work with others Interest in helping students = COUNSELOR

C: A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations 1st Grade, Lesson 2

C:A2.7 Develop a positive attitude toward work and learning

“I think I can. I think I can. I KNOW I can!!” C:A2.7 Develop a positive attitude toward work and learning Kindergarten, Lesson 1 “I think I can. I think I can. I KNOW I can!!”

C:A1.2 Learn about the variety of traditional and nontraditional occupations Career Paths

C:C1.6 Understand the importance of equity and access in career choice Underlying Theme: C:C1.6 Understand the importance of equity and access in career choice

Grades 3-5 Career Development Explore Career Paths and Learn about yourself

C:A1.3 Develop an awareness of personal abilities, skills, interests and motivations

C:B1.4 Know the various ways occupations can be classified

C:C1.3 Identify personal preferences and interests which influence career choice and success

Underlying Theme: A:1.4 Learn how to interact and work cooperatively with teams.

Development of Curriculum and Assessment Gathering Review agenda/before the lesson During the lesson After the lesson Checking what is learned Closing Counselor Reflection

Best Practice Literacy Cooperative Learning Activities Formative and Summative Assessments Learning Games Role Plays (Demonstration) Visuals Compare and Contrast Activities Graphic Organizers

Sample Lesson The Crow and the Water Jug

In the Works for Careers Assessments  Circle a job that is in the Health Path. Circle the Career Path that people work in if they like to figure out how things work. Learning activities for parents/families Grade level learning expectations

Questions Closing After hearing our presentation, how might career counseling in the elementary school influence children in thinking about their future?

References Lesson Design How to Assess Authentic Learning Designs for Cooperative Interactions The Cooperative Think Tank I & II: Graphic Organizers to Teach Thinking In the Cooperative Classroom Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement  A Handbook of Content Literacy Strategies: 75 Practical Reading with writing Ideas   No minutes allotted…will be mentioned in development of curriculum and Best Practice. How to Assess Authentic Learning by Kay Burke - Skylight Publishing Designs for Cooperative Interactions by Robin Fogarty – Pearson Education Inc. Publishers   The Cooperative Think Tank I & II: Graphic Organizers to Teach Thinking In the Cooperative Classroom by James Bellanca – Pearson Education Inc. Publishers Classroom Instruction that Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement by Robert Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.  The Cooperative Think Tank I & II: Graphic Organizers to Teach Thinking In the Cooperative Classroom by James Bellanca – Pearson Education Inc. Publishers A Handbook of Content Literacy Strategies: 75 Practical Reading with writing Ideas by Elaine C. Stephens and Jean E. Brown – Christopher Gordon Publishers

References Petersen, K. (2008). Safe and Caring Schools. Free Spirit Publishing. Wahl, K. (April 1, 2005). The development of elementary-aged children’s career aspirations and expectations. Professional School Counseling. Making the Link, Helping Children Link School Habits with the World of Work and http://missouricareereducation.org/curr/cmd/guidanceplacementG/lessons/careerelem.php