SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLBY POLICY#: 341.2
SECTION: INSTRUCTION
COLBY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING
Information about what ACP is and why Wisconsin Administrative Rule PI 26 requires it, and a summary of how the school district will meet those requirements.
Education for Employment was established in 1985 in response to the growing concern over the number of youth who failed to make a successful transition from school to postsecondary endeavors. s. 121.02 (1)(m), Wis. Stats., states that every school board shall provide access to an Education for Employment program. Chapter PI 26, the administrative rule for this program, was revised and became effective on July 1, 2004. On June 30, 2013, Wisconsin Statute 115.28(59) was signed to require implementation of academic and career planning (ACP) statewide beginning in 2017-18 for pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12 in a school district. It was determined that rather than creating a new rule addressing ACP, the current PI26 would be updated and revised to include the required ACP components.
PI 26.01 Applicability and purpose.
- Under s. 121.02 (1) (m), Stats., every school board shall provide access to an education for employment program approved by the state superintendent. Under s. 115.28 (59), Stats., the state superintendent shall ensure that every school board is providing academic and career planning services to pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12 in the school district beginning in the 2017-18 school year.
- This chapter establishes the requirements for education for employment programs. The purpose of education for employment programs is to do all of the following:
- Prepare elementary and secondary pupils for future employment.
- Ensure technological literacy; to promote lifelong learning.
- Promote good citizenship.
- Promote cooperation among business, industry, labor, postsecondary schools, and public schools.
- Establish a role for public schools in the economic development of Wisconsin.
- The purpose of academic and career planning services is to assist pupils with planning and preparing for opportunities after graduating from high school. These opportunities may include postsecondary education and training that leads to careers. This chapter describes school districts' academic and career planning responsibilities while allowing school districts to determine how they meet those responsibilities.
The ACP Committee
The ACP Committee will be comprised of but not be limited to the following:
- MS & HS Counselors
- MS & HS Principals
- Special Education Teacher
- 2 High School Teachers
- 2 Middle School Teachers
- CTE Staff
Community Involvement in ACP
It is important to continue to connect with other providers outside of school to ensure access to expertise and services that cannot be provided by the school alone. Staff and community members will work to continually collaborate and plan for the best opportunities for our students.
An analysis of local, regional, and state labor market
Colby School District is located in Clark and Marathon Counties. The Workforce and Economic Profile for both Marathon and Clark County will be displayed on the district webpage for viewing. The webpage will also include a link to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the ability to search information in areas outside Marathon and Clark County.
Career and Technical Education program provided in the school district.
A description of all Career and Technical Education programs will be included in the Colby Student Course Description Handbook. The handbook is to be updated yearly by the High School counselor and displayed on the district webpage. Physical copies of the handbook are distributed to all 8th grade students at freshman orientation as well as available in the counselor’s office for all students to view.
A detailed 6-12 ACP instructional scope and sequence that will meet ACP requirements.
Beginning in 2017 all 6-12 students are required to complete an ongoing portfolio documenting all their ACP achievements. Individual student’s portfolio may differ from other students depending on that students ACP goals, experiences and achievements.
A detailed instructional scope and sequence will be displayed on the ACP website for students, parent’s community and students. ACP is an ongoing and evolving plan that may ongoing revisions by the Colby ACP committee and/or School Board.
Each student will be personally responsible for developing, adjusting and completing their academic and career plan. Student ownership assures that career options and activities align with interests and abilities. Coaching, encouraging and constructive critique are expected from parents, teachers and mentors.
A summary of the professional development provided to staff to implement ACP.
Plan Professional Development In order to assist staff in delivering ACP services, the following practices are/will be employed:
- NTC Dual Credit instructors receive ongoing professional development through the college
- Colby ACP Committee provides opportunities for staff enrichment in ACP processes
- Frequent reflections and check-points are built into the ACP process to allow for ACP implementation with fidelity
- Ongoing documentation of ACP classroom activities monitored by the Colby ACP Committee.
- Colby ACP Committee consults frequently with staff in regard to completing, updating and modifying ACP classroom activities
A plan for involving parents on a regular basis.
ACP is intended to equip students and their families with the tools necessary to make more informed choices about post-secondary education and training as it leads to careers.
- Counselors available by appointment to discuss ACP progress and goals.
- Open House and registration events
- District website, social media
- District newsletter
- ACP parent communication
- Career Cruising access for all students grades 6-12,
- Parent access to Career Cruising.
- Freshman Orientation with 8th graders & parents
- Academic grades are available in Infinite Campus
- Parent/Teacher conferences twice a year. Discussion of career goals is encouraged.
- Financial Aid Night
Colby School District ACP Goals
ALL students will graduate “College and Career Ready” possessing the following skills and attributes;
- Understand how their own unique strengths and interests align with future opportunities for employment, of post-secondary education.
- Prepare and maintain a personal plan for goal attainment that is flexible and meets their individual needs.
- Develop an understanding of problem solving and how to apply problem solving to a variety of educational and work environments.
- Effectively navigate post-secondary goals and transitions into adulthood.
Support Systems-Throughout high school, each student will have developed a network of people (teachers, advisors, counselors, mentors, parents) that he/she can call upon through the next steps on his/her career path.
Career Planning Goal- Upon graduation, each student will have a post-secondary plan for next steps in their career path, whether it is more training or schooling, and gaining more specific work experience, whatever moves closer to reaching their career aspirations.
LEGAL REFERENCE: Chapter PI 26; Wisconsin Administrative Code
BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVED: 12/18/2017
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