Academic & Career Planning Conferences, 2024

Every Child a Graduate–Career & Future Ready!

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8th Grade Student & Parent/Guardian/Trusted Adult Individualized Event

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Richfield Middle School

What Is an ACP Conference, and Why Are We Talking About It in Middle School?

Academic and Career Plans are completed by all students, grades 6-12, throughout the state of WI: all students effectively follow their own personal path toward the adulthood they wish to create!

Focal Point: KNOW, EXPLORE, PLAN, & GO!

Know who I am, Explore what I want to do, Plan how to get there, GO DO IT!

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The 16 Career Clusters Labor Market Information (LMI)

Students create their own vision for how they define success upon high school graduation!

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Labor Market Information at a Glance

Here is a sample from one career cluster…view all 16 if you have time!

Here is a career guide specifically for Washington County

Click here to take the survey!

1. Which Career Clusters interest you?

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• What do you already know about your likes and dislikes for your future career goals?

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• What are some skills possess which you are proud of?

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• What are you passionate about and how do you improve upon this passion or gain more knowledge about it?

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• Share a goal you have for your 8th grade year. Share a goal you have for high school.

It’s All About You…Talk It Out!

Let’s share our Google Slideshow Now!

Link to Template

Slide 1: career name, image, cluster

Slide 2: job description

Slide 3, 4, 5, 6: core assets, multiple intelligences, interview questions, interview skills

Slide 7, 8, 9, 10: salary/income, personality, sills, interests

Slide 11, 12: future, here and now

Guess your 8th graders top Core

Assets and top intelligence

categories!

Answers will be revealed in the

Xello slideshow we will share soon!

Google Form you completed in High School Ready

True Colors

Personality

Style Assessment:

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Guess your student’s top color!

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And the answer is…

Life & Career Goal Checklist

Know Who I Am: Strengths, Interests, Skills, Personality Style, Learning Style, and my Character Strengths (collaboration, empathy, perseverance, & integrity)

Explore What I Want to Do: Career Options, Career Clusters, and Pathway options (technical school, associate's degree, college, bound, apprenticeships, military, life skills training, or school to work)

Plan How to Get There: pick the right courses, extracurricular activities, and community service opportunities

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We Want Every Student to Graduate Life and Future Ready!

Knowledge: proficient in academic content

Skills: apply knowledge through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, effective listening, confidence, and creativity

Habits: character strengths such as perseverance, empathy, integrity, and collaboration-our core values!

Career Readiness Skills Covered at Richfield Middle School Via Life Skills Courses Integrated into Content Areas

1. Career Awareness-16 clusters, Labor Market Information, Career and Technical Education
2. Digital Citizenship-Banzai! and Common Sense Media
3. Written and oral communication skills-Sample Performance Assessment from CAE
4. Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
5. Active listening skills
6. Resume building
7. Interview skills
8. Personal appearance and hygiene
9. Attendance and punctuality
10. Teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving
11. Leadership, Integrity, & Perseverance
12. Global awareness
13. Technology skills
14. Financial literacy & Economics (Biz Town and Finance Park along with Banzai!)
15. Character strength awareness-Character Strong and Citizenship Grades and Rubrics

Successful Student Skills

1. Self Awareness & Self Management
2. Social Awareness and Healthy Relationships
3. Responsible Decision Making & Integrity
4. Empathy & Collaboration
5. Perseverance and Grit

OUR CORE VALUES AT RMS!

Xello-Every Student, Future & Life Ready

Students, go to Clever Portal, select the icon for Xello and login!

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Share Your Xello Findings with Your Parent/Guardian

Click the ABOUT ME tab.

1. Look at your saved careers and explain which career you chose for your final career slideshow project for High School Ready.

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Now for the moment you have all been waiting for…

Share your final Xello Career Slideshow with your trusted adult or parent/guardian from your High School Ready class! These are great!

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What Is Next in Xello?

1. 4 in depth lessons focusing on the following:
1. Skills for life readiness
2. Career match exploration to explore transferable skills
3. Transition to high school & how my choices in high school affect my future goals and plans
4. Self-advocacy to ensure my needs are met and my character strengths and skills are utilized fully

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2. Creation of specific academic and career goals added to My Plan

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• Explore Local Companies and work opportunities under the Explore Options tab

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• Store everything here! You will use this in high school, to apply for colleges, in college to apply for some jobs, and to build your resume...SAVE EVERYTHING!!!

During the Months of January & February

ACP work will ensure that our students are choosing courses and electives aligned with their college and career readiness plans:

Freshman Course Selection: Details will go home in January!

FUN Activity to Do With Your Trusted Adult: Complete the Google Form sent to your email. It is a Self-Reflection and Parent/Guardian/Trusted Adult Interview document! I hope it leads to great conversation and quality time together!

One Final Activity for Tonight: Please complete the Feedback Form sent to your email as well. This will prove your attendance and give you a chance to ask me any additional questions.

Questions/Comments/Concerns

Feel free to email me anytime:

restivo@hhasd.org

Or call me:

(262) 628-1032 x1202

Google Form links: https://forms.gle/SkcwncPNPCpr8YPx9

https://forms.gle/dBGAGCMRWFPkDHLe7

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Thank you for your time and have a great evening!

Wisconsin State Legislature for ACP Mandate:

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59) Academic and career planning.

(a) Ensure that, beginning in the 2017-18 school year, every school board is providing academic and career planning services to pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12 in the school district.

(b) Procure, install, and maintain information technology, including computer software, to be used statewide by school districts to provide academic and career planning services to pupils in grades 6 to 12.

(c) Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to school districts and school district staff, including teachers and counselors, on how to implement model academic and career plans, including training and technical assistance that is necessary to implement the information technology under par. (b).

(d) Promulgate rules to implement this subsection.

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Chapter PI 26 Law: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/pi/26