Post on 19-Jun-2020
Academic Planning: Classroom to Career
Dr. Brenda WilksPam McClellan
Core Values (ICARE)
Integrity
Collaboration
Acceptance
Responsiveness
Excellence
Presentation Overview
Overview
Triple A Insurance:
A2E *
ATSS **
ASCA ***
Bright Spots
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* Aspire 2 Excellence
**Arlington Tiered System of Supports
***American School Counselor Association
Evolution of A2E
Early Exposure
Set the Foundation
Academic Rigor
Prepare for College & Career
College, Career & Citizenship
3A2E Video
Triple “A” Insurance for the Whole Child
A2E
ASCA
ATSS
School Board Priorities
Whole Child
Department Goals
Student Achievement Strengthen
Social/Emotional Support
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Every APS student will be college and career-ready upon graduation Elementary Counselors provide a strong foundation for students
EngageStudents in self-awarenessStaffParentsCommunity
Introduce Academic success skillsAssets knowledge and skillsCareer vocabularyCareer LessonsThe 16 Career Clusters
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Aspire2Excellence K-5
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Every APS student will be college and career-ready upon graduation Middle School Counselors provide a strong emphasis on optimal academic plans individualized for students
EngageStudents Staff ParentsCommunity
ExploreCareers and labor market information Post-secondary choices
PromoteMath and world language pathwaysAdvanced diplomas, credentialing, life-long learningRigorous course optionsUse of Naviance toolsExtra-curricular activities
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Aspire2Excellence 6-8
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Use of Naviance to Support Student Success
Every APS student will be college and career-ready upon graduation High School Counselors provide a strong emphasis on decision-making and optimal academic plans individualized for students
EngageStudentsStaffParentsCommunity
BuildCareer knowledge and decision-making skillsCapacity around FAFASA, ScholarshipsNaviance Tools and Resources for college information and test prep
PromoteAP, IB and DE courseworkExtracurricular activities
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Aspire2Excellence 9-12
Academic Planning
NOVA Alexandria Campus&
DREAM Project Partnership
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• Increasing awareness within the APS and NOVA communities.
• Providing support to faculty and students.
• Establishing partnerships and new collaborations between APS and NOVA.
• Building relationships.
• Creating opportunities for our mutual students to move to the next level seamlessly.
APS-NOVA Making progress by working together
Academic Planning
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Aspire2Excellence Accountability
• School Student Data
• Individual Student Planning
• Evidence-Based Core Curriculum
ATSS Tier 1:
Universal Core
• Individual and Small Group Counseling
• Consultation
• Advocacy
• Closing the Gap
ATSS Tier 2:
Supplemental Interventions
• Referral to appropriate providers
• Ensure appropriate educational placementATSS Tier 3:
Intensive, Individual Intervention
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ASCA aligns with ATSS
WHS UPSTANDERS
ASCA
A2EATSSThe
Whole
Child
What We’ve Learned
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A2E Signature Event 2016
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1257560229001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABJJ-pClE~,Ia9m7-1UX4OmIK_AtpI3QceQ0LKttIja&bctid=4862127829001