2023-24 Career Readiness Community of Practice
Module #1:
Introduction of PI26 – Who, What & Why
Academic & Career Planning and Education for Employment
Wisconsin Legislative Statute PI26
Let’s Take a Few Minutes to Share Out . . .
How is career readiness reflected in your district or school(s) vision and/or strategic plan?
Learning Objectives
Learning objectives of this training session include:
Refer to the Module #1 Session Guide for Districts
Academic & Career Planning – PI26
Academic and Career Planning (ACP) is a part of Wisconsin’s Education for Employment (E4E) program outlined in s. 121.02(1)(m) Wis. Stats., and is sometimes referred to as (administrative rule) P I26.
Academic & Career Planning – PI26
What is the WHY behind Wisconsin Academic & Career Planning (Legislative Statute PI26)?
“The purpose of ACP 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.”
Academic & Career Planning – PI26
What are the ADDITIONAL requirements of ACP embedded into the Education for Employment (E4E) statute that spans elementary, middle and high school grade levels? School districts must:
Academic & Career Planning – PI26
Engage with
Area Employers
Engage with
Families
Encourage Input from
Students
Who needs to be at involved in the Academic & Career Planning process to best serve students in your school district? Best practice is to bring the following groups to the table, along with members of your school district career readiness team . . . and Why?
District Team Collaboration is Key
Developing ACP/E4E Plans = TEAM Approach
Refer to Your District ACP Self-Assessment for Members of Your Career Readiness Team
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WI Youth Voice in Career Readiness Project
The goal of the Youth Voice in Career Readiness Project was to hear what current Wisconsin high school students* and recent high school graduates** think about career readiness activities K-12 in education.
*Any student who entered grades 9 through 12 in a Wisconsin high school during fall 2022 or graduated in spring of 2022.
**Any student who graduated from a Wisconsin high school between 2016 and 2021.
Refer to Resources Slide for Survey and Focus Group Questions
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Current high school students say their school is doing well when it comes to offering Career & Technical Education (CTE) elective course offerings. Some classes are taken for high school credit.
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Current high school students say their school is doing well when it comes to these activities:
CTE courses and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) - Elective classes that allow students to learn and explore different careers. Some classes are taken for high school and college credit.
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Current high school students say their school is doing well when it comes to these activities:
Career-based learning experiences (CBLE) - Career readiness activities that involve employers or industry partners such as guest speakers, career fairs, job shadows, mock interviews, company tours, or career-related volunteering
Youth Voice in Career Readiness - Findings
Current high school students say their school is doing well when it comes to these activities:
Dedicated Time for Academic and Career Planning (ACP) - A regular schedule of time that is dedicated ACP, whether that be in workshops, advisories, homerooms, etc.
Other Interesting Findings
Youth Voice - Recommendations for Districts
Create a comprehensive communication plan so that teachers, students, and families or caregivers are aware of the career readiness activities that are available.
Provide professional development for all staff on how to engage students in career conversations.
Integrate career-connected learning into all subject areas so that students understand how their learning can be used in various careers.
Youth Voice - Recommendations for Districts
Evaluate current career readiness activities to:
Youth Voice - Recommendations for Districts
Use Xello as a tool to support your ACP process. But ensure that your scope and sequence of activities includes more than Xello.
(See “Wisconsin’s Guide to Implementing Career-Based Learning Experiences” for suggestions on other activities to include.)
Invite students to provide input and assist in making decisions about career readiness activities and programs, including how funding will be used.
Encouraging Students to Provide Input is Key
Quote from a Participant of the Student Voice Project
ACP/E4E Plan - Required Components
Professional Development for Staff
Access for All Students
Individualized ACP Support
Labor Market Information
Postsecondary Ed & Workforce Preparation
Family Engagement
Community Partnerships
Formal ACP Process
ACP Curriculum, Support & Services
Access to ACP Software Tool
Progress & Future Goals for Implementation
Resources on the WHY & Connections
DPI Academic & Career Planning
ACP Connections & ACP/E4E Plan District Guiding Questions
Top Career Readiness Resources in WI
Wisconsin's Guide to Publishing Your District's ACP/E4E Plan School districts are required to provide academic and career planning (ACP) services to pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12. ACP is part of a broader statute, referred to as Education for Employment (E4E), which spans elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. This guide is intended to help school districts understand all the legal requirements prescribed as part of the E4E/ACP plan.
Templates to Assist with Process
Education for Employment (ACP) Plan Template
Education for Employment (ACP) Plan Executive Brief Template
Templates to Assist with Process
Education for Employment (ACP) Board Presentation Template
Share Ideas & Celebrate Successes
Group Sharing and Q & A
Please share out with the group:
Think of How it ALL Relates
Career Readiness . . . Academic & Career Planning . . . Education for Employment
District Work Time
Consider working in teams to on the following:
Follow-Up Questions from Session
Consider Staying Connected Via Listserv
Helpful Resources