CDC Role in Action: CDC Job Description, Standards and Evaluation Lindsey Criss, CDC, Alamance-Burlington School System 10-Hour Induction Program North Carolina CTE Summer Conference 2013 Lindsey Criss, CDC, Alamance-Burlington School System 10-Hour Induction Program North Carolina CTE Summer Conference 2013

CDC Role in Action Introduction – Marchelle Horner, CD Consultant, NCDPI Grade Level Activities CD Website Example Job Description Monthly/Sample Plan of Work Evaluation Moodle PLC Questions

Standards 1 & CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1.01 Coordinate career development services Promote career awareness, exploration, and planning Provide career development, occupational, labor market, non-traditional career, and post-secondary information PREPARATORY SERVICES 2.01 Assists students with selection of appropriate academic and CTE courses Coordinate career planning activities in classrooms, groups, or individual sessions Provide and coordinate administration and interpretation of career assessments Provide information on postsecondary education programs and employment opportunities Assist students with postsecondary education and employment opportunities.

8 th Grade 8 th Grade Career Fair/Students at Work Transitional Services –Curriculum Fair –Interest Inventories & Learning Styles –Registration –Tour of high school Career Project with English classes

9 th and 10 th Grade 2 days in 9 th grade Health/PE, English, etc. Learning Styles and Career Assessments –Career Cruising on – CTE information –Courses, programs, certifications, credentials, teachers/CDC, non- traditional careers, etc. Courses in Career Interest Area 4-year plan –Paper option –Electronic copy – Gaggle –Career Cruising Course selection before Registration Volunteer/Summer Opportunities Career Counseling

11 th Grade Job Shadowing Career Counseling –Career Options/Information/Trends –Post-secondary programs –Related courses/credentials/certifications Course Selection Volunteer and Work Experience Junior/Senior Parent Info Nights ASVAB Career Exploration Program ( Internships/Apprenticeships/Cooperatives

12 th Grade Career Counseling –College Major/Program Selection –Career Options/Information/Trends –Post-secondary Programs –Related courses/credentials/certifications Course Selection for Spring – Completer status WorkKeys –Concentrator identification/verification –Testing Site Coordinator –Results/Information Session Volunteer and Work Experience Junior/Senior Parent Info Nights ASVAB Career Exploration Program – By request or for military entrance ( Internships/Apprenticeships/Cooperatives

All Grade Levels New Student orientation – Freshman and Transfer student College Fair information and field trip OCS population –Classroom presentations –Paws in Jobland ( –OCS Job Fair/Competition Career Services – Interviews, Resumes, Applications, Job Search, Youth Employment Certificate School-wide Curriculum Fair Registration Resource ESL 3E Transition Fair

Staff Support New teacher support School-based CTE meetings and staff development Advisory Boards and link to local industry Guest Speakers/field trips – post-secondary options and careers Equipment/Textbook needs/CTE Budget and Purchasing Requests Facilitate School-based CTE Inventory Procedures Student schedule changes/assistance with class rosters Test Administration Coordinate CTE Month activities Student modifications/accommodations, classifications Assist with CTSO events, field trips, etc.

Other Areas Begin Special Population Identification (SPC) CDP+ Creation/Update/Verification (SPC) Verify CTE teachers have accommodations for EC and LEP students (SPC) Serve as a resource for Student Services and Drop Out Prevention Keep Career Information website current Develop/Foster business relationships Attend local/regional/state CDC/SPC meetings Professional development opportunities

Personal Additions Hispanic Parent and Student College Access Night Special Populations Training for CTE Staff Committee for rebranding/rebuilding “Graduation Project” Mentorship Program with local college students and CTE students Dress for Success Days

Website for Career Info Pages include: –Announcements –Websites Resources –Internship information –Calendar –Student Resources –Staff Resources Focuses on how CDC can assist students. Highlight yourself!

Plan of Work and Evaluation CDC Job Description Standards.docx Sample Work Plan CDC Moodle Version.doc CDC Sample Plan of Work.doc Appraisal Instrument.doc

Moodle PLC Loads of information for CDC and SPC Join both CDC and SPC sites Join other areas for insight into other programs in CTE Check site periodically for updates Set up your profile and settings to receive updates automatically Enrollment Code – CDCPLC Career Education – CAREERPLC Special Populations - SPCPLC

Any Questions? Lindsey Criss Career Development Coordinator Cummings High School, Burlington, NC ext