1. Why Portfolio Alignment? Perceived lack of communication between elementary, middle, and high school portfolio requirements. Good use of resources to align portfolio content. Need for flexible, electronically based portfolio format. Portable Research & experience based model. –Renzulli’s Total Talent Portfolio –CollegeBoard Develop individual self knowledge. Address NM Standards & Benchmarks, LCPS EPSS, & AES Goals

2. Correlation to NM Standards & Benchmarks Career Readiness Standard 1 Students will identify their career interests and aptitudes to develop an educational plan which supports personal career goals. Grade 5-8 students will: A. Explore areas of interest and possible career choices; C. Explain the connection between academic skills and career options by identifying education and training requirements; and D. Identify careers of personal interest based on identified aptitudes and interests. Grade 9-12 students will A. Analyze and evaluate personal interests and aptitudes for proper course selection and career choices; C. Write, evaluate, and revise a career plan consistent with career interests, aptitudes, and abilities; D. Demonstrate job acquisition skills by completing a resume; and E. Demonstrate marketable skills for entry into a post secondary education or training program or a chosen career field.

3. Connection to Education Plan for Student Success LCPS district EPSS Focus Area 3, Student Success: Las Cruces Public Schools will support school personnel in utilizing resources to provide students opportunities to achieve academic and personal success. AES Goal 2: Advanced Education Services develops in gifted students an understanding of individual gifts and talents.

4. My Learning and Talent Portfolio Name School Year: Grade:

5. I AM POEM

6. My Best Subjects in School

7. Three Ways I Like to Show What I’ve Learned

8. Three Ways I Learn Best

9. My Thinking Style

10. My Best Work

11. My Career Interests

12. Things I Do Outside Of School

13. Awards I’ve Received