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

Academic Planning

http://www.apsva.us//Domain/95. 4

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