1. 2014-2015 Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study:
Training Session #10 for Career and
Technical Education (CTE) and School Counselors
Academic and Career Plans (ACP) of Study:
Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education, Part II
December 11, 2014
Virginia Department of Education

2. Connecting Secondary and Postsecondary Education
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
Implementing the ACP, Part I Summary
Planning for Postsecondary Connections with the “End in Mind”
Using Labor Data and Research
Locating Resources for Postsecondary Preparation
Earning an Industry Credential: New Graduation Requirement for Standard Diploma
Announcements

3. ACP Session I Summary Academic and career planning requires
a comprehensive and developmental process
that includes a career assessment for each
student.
collaboration among students, parents, educators,
school counselors, and business and industry.
identification of key roles and responsibilities
of partners.
high-level support from school leaders.
development of a timeline for implementation.
locating and using a variety of resources.

4. ACP Session I Summary continued
Grades K- 5
Career Awareness and Exploration
Goals - Clusters
Grades 6-8
Career Development and Planning
Clusters – Pathways
Interest Assessment as Critical Component
Grades 9-12
Career Focus and Experiences
Pathways - Credentials - Postsecondary

5. Postsecondary Preparation
Options
Four-Year College
Two-Year College
Trade School
Military
Apprenticeship
Entrepreneurship
Service Volunteer

6. Postsecondary Preparation continued
ACP
Rigorous Academic and CTE Courses
CTSO’s (Career Technical Student Organizations)
Dual Enrollment
AP/IB
Work Based Learning Experiences
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)
Industry Credentials

7. Postsecondary Preparation cont.

8. Planning with “The End in Mind”
Technical Assistance Document located at
mic_career_plan/index.shtml
Academic and Career Plan Guidelines and

9. Using Labor Data and Research
Know occupational employment projections:
Labor Market Information (LMI)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Reports and Research Articles
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Counseling and College Completion: The Road Ahead; a summary report from the strengthening school counseling and college advising convening,
/HelpWanted.ExecutiveSummary.pdf

11. Use Virginia Education Wizard www.vawizard.org

16. Occupation profile

17. Job outlook

18. Apprenticeships

19. Resume builder

20. Interview tips

21. Prepare for college

22. College Search

23. James Madison University

24. Test preparation

25. Paying for college

26. Paying for college continued
Comparing Costs
Award Estimator
Estimated Eligibility
Financial Aid Video
College Transfer
Mobile App

27. Industry Credentialing Requirement
Beginning with 9th grade class of , a student must earn a career and technical education credential that has been approved by the Board of Education to graduate with a Standard Diploma.  The credential could include, but not be limited to, the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness skills assessment; 

28. How Can Industry Credentials Help?
CTE students may earn student-selected verified credits by passing examinations for industry certification or licensure.
Through exploration of critical job roles and skill sets
By increasing job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path
By meeting the needs of a highly skilled workforce
By adding value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position

29. How Can Industry Credentials Help? continued
By validating that the student has completed
advanced educational preparation and verification of CTE business and industry competencies
By enhancing the student’s self-esteem through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry
By building the “mosaic” of a robust resume
By promoting CTE program improvement
By identifying extended career pathways (Postsecondary)

32. Industry Credentialing

33. Industry Credentialing continued

34. R U Ready? Resources Career preparation through pathways
Parents:
Help your child
develop a career plan!
Career preparation through pathways
PDF version on the CTE home page
Online and in print
Targeted audience: 10th Graders
Plans for Life After High School
Parent’s Guide
Teacher’s Guide

35. Resources for Postsecondary Preparation
CTE Resource Center
Career Planning Guide (CPG)
RU College and Career Ready Magazine magazine-216
Ready or Not Teachers Resource teaching-companion-for-r-u-ready-211

36. Resources for Postsecondary Preparation continued
Academic and Career Plan Webpage
demic_career_plan.shtml
Career Clusters and Pathways
l/career_clusters/index.shtml
School Counseling and Guidance index.shtml
Board of Education-approved exams & assessments
l/path_industry_certification/index.shtml

37. Announcements Archived Presentations
Evaluation: Please access the VDOE Web site
VDOE/SREB School Counselor Training; Counseling for Careers: The New Paradigm Workshop:
Dates to be Announced- March
Next Video Streaming Session
Session 11: Work-Based Learning: Expanding Opportunities for Students- January 15, 2015, 1:30pm

38. Virginia Department of Education
Contact Information:
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Career and Technical Education Services