5. 1988 High Schools that Work 1990 Tech Prep 1994 School to Work 2007 Career Cluster/Career Majors 2008 Tech Centers that Work 2010-2011 School Reform/Accountability 2011-2012 Certifications

6.  School of Choice Students choose to come to us What are we doing to individualize their experience What are we doing to support the student  School of different ages High School Adult  Transition Employment Education Military  Student support/services is the key to all of it!

7. Quote? – What Year?  Yet, there is not part of life where the need for guidance is more emphatic than in the transition from school to work--the choice of a career, adequate preparation for it, and the attainment of efficiency and success. Frank Parsons, 1909

8. Excellence In Serving Oklahoma Career Guidance since the 1970’s ODCTE Guidance since 1987 Changing To Meet Emerging Demand Continue to add, refine, refocus services such as academic advisement, college readiness, integrated academics, job placement Provide products, professional development, technical assistance, and leadership for career and academic development

9. Average Cost of new house $12,650.00 Average Income per year $5,807.00 Gas per Gallon 29 cents Average Cost of a new car $3,233.00 Loaf of bread 22 cents Pass the Vocational Act Funded Director of Guidance at SDE Provide technical assistance to our newly formed AVTS districts $ used for development of career educations materials

10. In 1986, the SDE decided not to replace the retiring Director of Guidance (1987) ODVTE held a strong commitment for guidance/counseling and chose to create the Vocational Guidance Coordinator position. Have had Guidance ever since. SDE did re-instate own coordinator. Presently, work in partnership with SDE Counseling Coordinator Counselors Only Conference 2007: Guidance Division changed name to Career and Academic Connections to better reflect diversity of targeted audiences. Currently, services cover guidance and counseling, career and academic advisement, assessment, integrated academics, services to students with disabilities, career development, OKCIS, workforce development/job placement, college readiness, etc.

11.  Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act (1984- Perkins I)  Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act Amendments of 1990 ( Perkins II)  Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998 ( Perkins III)  Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (2006-Perkins IV)

12. ♦ for comprehensive programs, to meet career development, vocational education, and employment needs of students and potential students, including assistance in: (1) self-assessment, career planning and decisionmaking, and employability skills; (2) transition and placement activities; (3) maintaining themselves in established occupations; (4) developing new skills in high-technology and skill-shortage areas; (5) developing midcareer job seeking skills clarifying career goals; and (6) obtaining and using information on financial assistance for postsecondary and vocational education and job training.

13. The term “career guidance and counseling” means programs-- (A) which pertain to the body of subject matter and related techniques and methods organized for the development in individuals of career awareness, career planning, career decision making, placement skills, and knowledge and understanding of local, state, and national occupational, educational, and labor market needs, trends, and opportunities; and (B) which assist such individuals in making and implementing informed educational and occupational choices.

14. The term “career guidance and academic counseling” means providing access to information regarding career awareness and planning with respect to an individual's occupational and academic future that shall involve guidance and counseling with respect to career options, financial aid, and postsecondary options.

15. The term “career guidance and academic counseling” means guidance and counseling that:  provides access for students (and parents, as appropriate) to information regarding career awareness and planning with respect to an individual's occupational and academic future and  Provides information with respect to career options, financial aid, and postsecondary options, including baccalaureate degree programs.

16. Quality IndicatorsAccreditation Standards Guidance Self Study Student Services Model

17. Career and academic advisement /planning with counselors, student services staff,and instructors working together Counselors provide career planning/advisement Career exploration/career and academic planning starting with middle school Level Recruitment/career activities starting with sophomore level Helping students transition to postsecondary education and employment Helping students transition to employment Seeking active parental involvement Limited Parental Involvement