My Plan Component A common understanding of plans Fall 2003 The Education Plan A common understanding of plans My Career Planning Portfolio in CIS for Internet

Why an Education Plan? Students make better choices Personal Academic Career Students learn life skills Career self management Planning Goal setting

Nature of Education Plans Puts student in “driver’s seat” Unique to the individual Answers the questions - Who am I? Where am I going? What do I need to do to get there? What are my next steps? Where am I now? (Link between plan and record of achievement) Is cyclic, developmental, process driven, interconnected with all school experiences

Education Planning Supports CRLS Personal Management Use initiative; take responsibility Plan, organize, and complete tasks Problem Solving Identify alternatives to solve problems Select and explain a course of action Develop a plan to implement the course of action Communication Express self clearly Listening attentively Read and apply instructional materials Career Development

A Framework for Planning

Framework for Planning (Steps) Self Knowledge Action & Reflection Career-Related Learning & Work Introduction Research & Goals Education Plans

Framework for Planning (Questions) What Is “My Plan?” Where Am I Now? Who Am I? What Are My Next Steps? Where Am I Going? How Will I Get There?

Framework for Planning (Step 1) Who Am I? Describe personal, academic, and career interests Introduction Where Am I Now? What Are My Next Steps? Where Am I Going? How Will I Get There?

Framework for Planning (Step 2) What Is “My Plan?” Where Am I Now? Where Am I Going? Describe personal, academic, and career goals (short- and long-term) Who Am I? What Are My Next Steps? How Will I Get There?

Framework for Planning (Step 3) Introduction How Will I Get There? Identify “next steps” requirements following high school completion and steps for successful transition Identify and plan courses and other learning experiences which support the student’s interests and goals Where Am I Now? Who Am I? What Are My Next Steps? Where Am I Going?

Framework for Planning (Step 4) What Are My Next Steps? Identify opportunities for meeting: CIM academic standards Extended application standard Career-Related Learning Standards Participating in career-related learning experiences Introduction Where Am I Now? Who Am I? Where Am I Going? How Will I Get There?

Framework for Planning (Step 5) What Is “My Plan?” Where Am I Now? Document personal progress and achievement toward CIM, CRLS, etc. Record personal accomplishments, experiences, and skills Reflect on current status of personal, educational, and career goals Who Am I? What Are My Next Steps? Where Am I Going? How Will I Get There?

Developmental Career Planning Getting Started 7th – 8th 9th Looking Deeper 9th – 10th 10th – 11th Planning for Next Steps 11th – 12th 12th

My Plan Reflection Elements (From Self-Knowledge) My strengths, talents, interests, and preferences… What I learned from the career assessments I used… Careers that might use my talents, strengths, and interests are… (From Research & Goals) My personal goals… My career goals… (From Education Plans) Preparation requirements for my goals… High school courses I should consider… My education plans after high school… (From Career-Related Learning & Work) Activities that support my goals… My plans for career-related learning and work… What I learned about me and my goals from these experiences… (From Action & Reflections) Reflections about my learning and achievements so far… My action plan for this year… My support network…

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