The Process Help students answer the following questions: WHO AM I? Self-Awareness WHERE AM I GOING? Exploration HOW AM I GOING TO GET THERE? Planning 8/24/20151

Articulating a Statement of Purpose

Jefferson County School System Teachers-As-Advisors Statement of Purpose The mission of the Jefferson County School System Advisor-Advisee Program is to ensure high levels of student achievement through the following: Providing a caring, trained adult advocate Establishing regular communication and an effective link between home and school Advising students about academic decisions and monitoring academic achievement Creating, facilitating, and guiding movement toward a career concentration so that each child will be postsecondary ready Facilitating seamless academic and social transitions across grades and schools for students and their families

Strategic Planning for Parent/Family Involvement

Basic indicators for the relationship between advisor and family: Friendly, helpful environment Genuine concern Communication, communication, communication Viewing parents as partners At the least an annual review of student progress in the spring of each year

Achieving Consensus on Organization and Logistics

DesigningFramework-Based Content for Students

Activity template

8/24/ Information: Graduation Rule; Assessments; Stereotypes; Clusters; Pathways; Awareness; GPA; Scholarship (HOPE); Dual Enrollment; Labor Market Information; Learning Styles; Teambuilding; Financial Aid; Study Skills Parental Involvement: Annual Student-Family Conference; Passing the Torch; Videos; power points; Motivational Modules

8/24/ Go to Middle & High School Resources on the homepage of GAcollege411 at

8/24/ Go to “Incorporating GAcollege into your school”

8/24/ PowerPoint Presentations TAA Activities Classroom Activities 4 Videos

This slide represents the Plan of Study/Individual Graduation Plan in Gacollege411. Systems can select the Career Information System they prefer to utilize (GCIS, Career Cruising) Georgia DOE will be allowed to collect data from each system at the school, district and state levels for accountability.

Understanding and Fully Utilizing Assessment Results

Understanding and Fully Utilizing Assessment Results Draw from multiple assessment resources to gain a comprehensive look at each individual student (strengths, interests, aptitude, work values, and preferences). State Assessments (CRCT, EOCT, GHSGT, etc.) PSAT, SAT, etc. Career-related Assessments on 411/GCIS/Career Cruising) Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Other interest, aptitude, and work-values and preferences assessments

8/24/ This slide represents the assessments located on 411. GCIS and Career Cruising also contain multiple assessments that systems can utilize with their students at all levels. GCIS contains assessments specially designed for Middle School students.

Determining the Level of Leader Involvement and Support

Determining the Level of Leader Involvement and Support Who will champion Teachers-As-Advisors in your district or school? Responsibilities/roles: Principal responsibilities Advisor responsibilities Counselor responsibilities Advisee responsibilities Barriers and challenges and how to address them

Professional Learning and Continued Support

Assessing TAA Program Effectiveness

Data-driven outcomes (programmatic measures, advisor effectiveness, student satisfaction, parent satisfaction, etc.) - What kinds of data will you collect? - How will you gather data to measure outcomes? Graduation rate; retention rates; behavioral referrals; # of students taking higher level courses (AP, dual enrollment); plans of study; pathway selection; utilization of GACollege411; - survey students, staff, and parents to gather stakeholder feedback and input regarding outcomes and processing for continuous improvement of your program. Rubrics – How will you develop rubrics and hold each participant in the process accountable? 8/24/201524

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