College and Career Readiness Lessons

College and Career Readiness Lessons

2014-15 District Implementation Plan

Student Outcome:

·  All Duplin County students will have the knowledge and skills required for success in college, careers, and life.

Strategy:

·  Counselors and College and Career Liaisons, with support of school administration and staff, will follow a comprehensive and systematic district plan of providing at least four lessons per school year (one per quarter) on college and career readiness to all Duplin County students.

Resources:

·  Pre-K –Grade 5: CFNC Paws in Jobland Lessons and Activities: http://www.cfnc.org/home/sc/dr/paws_lessons.jsp

·  CFNC Paws in Jobland Interactive Software:

http://paws.bridges.com/cfnc1.htm

·  Pre-K – Grade 5: Futures for Kids ccSpark!

http://public.careercruising.com/us/en/products/ccspark/features/#

·  Grades 6 – 13: CFNC Curriculum Materials:

http://www.cfnc.org/home/sc/dr/curriculum_materials.jsp

·  Grades 6 – 13: Futures for Kids ccSpringboard:

http://public.careercruising.com/us/en/products/ccspringboard/features/#

Pre-K – Grade 5: College and Career Awareness
Grade Level / Theme
Pre-K and Kindergarten / Careers and Community Helpers
Grade 1 / Careers with Science
Grade 2 / Careers with Math
Grade 3 / Careers with Technology
Grade 4 / Other Cool Careers
Grade 5 / Global Careers

Lesson 1: Introduction to Theme (General Career Lesson)

Lesson 2: Lesson Specifically About Themed Careers

Lesson 3: Lesson Specifically About Themed Careers

Lesson 4: College Connections to Themed Careers

Grades 6 – 8: College and Career Readiness
Grade Level / Theme
Grade 6 / College and Career Readiness Skills
1.  Introduction (General Lesson)
2.  Organization
3.  Time Management
4.  Study Habits
Grade 7 / High Expectations
1.  Introduction (General Lesson)
2.  Goal Setting (Short-Term)
3.  Goal Setting (Long-Term)
4.  Challenging Yourself (Middle School Acceleration, Career and College Promise, and other opportunities available when students work hard)
Grade 8 / Life After Middle School (General Lesson)
1.  Introduction
2.  High School Pathways and Opportunities
3.  High School Registration
4.  Making a Successful Transition
High School: College and Career Access
Grade Level / Theme
Grade 9 / Who Am I?
·  School Subjects & Careers, Personal Strengths, Career Prep
Grade 10 / What is my Career Match?
·  CCP, PLAN, PSAT, Types of Colleges, Job Shadowing
Grade 11 / Which College is for Me?
·  College Entrance, Job Shadowing, College Majors
Grade 12 / How Do I Get There From Here?
·  Financial Empowerment and College Acceptance