To enable all students to succeed in a changing world. Presented - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

To enable all students to succeed in a changing world. Presented by: Marilee Cassidy, Caitlin Hawkins and Leandra Conklin

Career Education & Work (CEW) Standards Career Awareness & Preparation Career Acquisition Career Retention & Advancement Entrepreneurship

Employability Skills Communication Skills Computer Literacy Attitude School Performance Teamwork Previous Work Experience Ability to follow directions Self-Direction

Ch. 339: Comprehensive K-12 Guidance & Counseling Plan Collaborative effort From school counselor mission statement to individualized academic/career plans On BASD website Working document: Action Plan

Elementary Getting along with others Self-Awareness Empathy Strengths/Weaknesses Communication skills Self-control Problem-solving How to handle stress Conflict resolution Study skills Organization Paying attention

Junior High/Middle School Students begin their career portfolio in 7th grade and finish in 9th grade ● ○ 7th grade: Matchmaker 8th grade: Research a career ○ ○ 9th grade: Compile a resume Visiting BCTC and Colleges ● ○ Students visit Alvernia, PSU, RACC, Kutztown, and Albright colleges. ○ Students take a tour of the campus and learn about the College Search Process and college life in general ○ Students also have the option of taking a tour of the BCTC West and/or East campuses. ○ After this school year, the college and BCTC trips will be done at the High School.

Junior High/Middle School Road to Success course ● ○ A new course that each School Counselor will be teaching to their kids on their caseload Lessons teach students life skills to be a successful adult. ○ ○ Topics included in the course but are not limited to: Stress Management ■ ■ Social Skills Anti-Bullying ■ ■ Goal setting, Budgeting, etc. Career Exploration ■

Senior High Career Portfolio ● ○ 10th Grade - matchmaker, update resume, BBEC visit, DDL 11th Grade - update resume, job shadow, DDL ○ ○ 12th Grade - update resume, DDL, career portfolio presentation

Senior High BCTC ● ○ 37 Career Programs ○ Many programs qualify students to directly enter the workforce ○ Technical Academy - students earn college credit while enrolled in high school through agreements with local community colleges and universities Internship ● ○ 23 seniors enrolled Students spend part of their day in classes and part of their day in a professional setting ○ ○ Each student has a mentor within the professional setting that arranges experiences and grades the student’s progress ● Gateway to College ○ Students who are unsuccessful in the Boyertown Senior High setting may be eligible for this program ○ Students meet and attend classes within a cohort at Montgomery County Community College ○ Students have the opportunity to complete their high school academic requirements and also begin accruing community college credits