College and Career Readiness
K-12: We ALL have a hand in this!
Chapter 339 Planning Workshop - Register Here!
Pennsylvania requires all school districts to have a K-12 School Counseling Plan as part of Chapter 339. Join us on October 25, 2016 to complete your plan and learn about the use of data for program accountability.
Employer Engagement Workshop - Register Here!
Administrators, counselors, and stakeholders won't want to miss this workshop designed to reinvigorate a school's approach to employer engagement.
March 29, 2017
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120
March 29, 2017
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120
What does it mean?
College and career readiness demands students know more than just content. They must also demonstrate that they know how to learn and build upon that content to solve problems. They must develop versatile communication skills, work collaboratively and work competitively in a school or work environment. Ensuring that students possess both the academic and technical know-how necessary for a career beyond the classroom is a great step toward succeeding on whatever path they choose.
Research shows that starting the conversation of college and career readiness early helps to better prepare students to be active and contributing members with realized 21st Century Skills.
4 PRINCIPLES TO CREATING A CAREER AND COLLEGE GOING CULTURE
Consider the following ideas to create a culture of College and Career Readiness in your school:
Implement a SPIRIT Week!
Here are some ideas:
- College T-shirt Day (students & staff wear a t-shirt from any college or university)
- I have BIG Dreams Day! (students & staff dress in pjs)
- Career Day (students dress up as their favorite career)
Share Your Educational Experiences
Share with students:
- Where did you go to college?
- Why did you choose that school?
- What did you think was challenging?
- What was your family's involvement in your decision making process?
Share Your Career Journey
Share with students:
- What experiences helped to influence your decisions?
- What do you enjoy about your job?
- What do you find challenging about your job?
- What roles did your family play in your decision making process?
Additional Resources
Resources to share with students:
- www.youniversitytv.com - Virtual college tours
- https://www.pacareerzone.org/ - Students explore to learn about careers
- http://www.vacareerview.org/k5/ -Interactive activities & games for students
- http://media.knowitall.org/series/career-aisle-career-clusters - Too good not to share!
- https://www.khanacademy.org/sat - Official (and free) SAT Practice
Resources to share with staff:
- https://www.pinterest.com/aurorapubli0009/ - Back-to-School Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, College Readiness, Career Readiness, Goal Setting, Financial Planning, Parent Resources, Elementary Power Supports, Transitioning to Middle School, etc.
- http://www.pacareerstandards.com/counselingplan.php - K-12 Counseling Plan and Program Resources. Resources on this page, as well as the entire Toolkit website, serve as core content to help districts build their plan.
Discover RIU6!
RIU6 is a regional educational service agency supporting the needs of the public and nonpublic schools in Clarion, Jefferson, Forest and Venango counties. We provide support programs, training and therapy services to school districts and nonpublic schools including: Curriculum, Technology, Early Intervention, Speech and Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills/Multidisabled Support, Penn Data (child tracking system), Gifted Coordinator Services, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Life Skills Vocational Services, Physical and Occupational Therapy Support, and Transportation.
Website: riu6.org
Location: 270 Mayfield Road, Clarion, PA, United States
Phone: 814-226-7103