1 Peoria Unified’s College and Career Readiness Program Peoria Unified School District

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Why do we do ? Implementing: – Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards – Peoria Unified’s Strategic Plan – Peoria Unified’s Exit Outcomes Students learn processes to shape their future throughout K-12 education and beyond 3

Research shows: – Students find a purpose to their education – Students learn process that will be repeated often throughout life – Students will start plan for life – Post-secondary education takes less time and money Why is important? 4

Peoria’s College & Career Readiness Program (K-12) What is ? 5 z.us/videos/my_life/

K-6: – Natural Connections with Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards through PUSD Curriculum Frameworks – PUSD Exit Outcomes 7-8: High School Transition – Natural Connections with Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards through PUSD Curriculum Frameworks – PUSD Exit Outcomes – Technology Life Careers (TLC) – Start Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) – Explore Assessment – Mylife Days Students Win! 6

9-12: Career & College Connections – Natural Connections with Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards through PUSD Curriculum Frameworks – Dual Enrollment toward Associates and Bachelors Degrees – AP & IB Opportunities for College Credit – Work Experiences – ACT Assessment and other assessments – Program of Study – Mastery of Subject Area Graduation Endorsement – Distinguished Scholar – Industry Credentialing – Career Centers with Scholarship Opportunities and College Financial Aid Students Win! 7

Parents Win: – Involvement in their children’s education – Increased student success – every parent’s wish for a child – More satisfaction with education received – Greater student focus and direction – More informed decision making about programs of study, colleges, and funding – Saves time and money Business Partners Win: – Opportunity to become involved in education – More Qualified and motivated workforce – Quality resources for internships and work based learning Peoria Wins! 8

Implementing the Peoria Unified’s Strategic Plan Connecting Tools to Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards – Curriculum Framework Model – eBrochures – eGuides – Website – Videos Future of 9

10 Future of Peoria’s Strategic Plan Successful Peoria Graduates!

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