Planning for Success: The Kansas Individual Plan of Study Program
A comprehensive overview of the Kansas State Department of Education's Individual Plan of Study program, presented at the CTE Conference on February 9, 2016. Explore the strategies and initiatives designed to support student success and career readiness in Kansas schools. Learn how the program aims to empower students in planning their future academic and career pathways. For more information, visit the official KSDE website.
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Planning for Success: The Kansas Individual Plan of Study Program CTE Conference February 9, 2016 www.ksde.org KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Career Ready The labor market is increasingly requiring higher levels of education for employment By 2020, 71% of jobs in Kansas will require a postsecondary credential (certification through an advanced degree)** Currently, just over half of working-age Kansans have a post-secondary credential Most job openings will be for middle skill jobs (requiring more than a diploma but less than a four-year degree) **Georgetown Public Policy Institute KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Obstacles to Students Completing a Post-secondary Credential 4 year or Bust Mentality Higher Cost of Higher Education Lack of Purpose Incomplete, Partial, or Poor Planning KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Planning for Success An individual plan of study allows: 1. Exploration of all forms of post-secondary education 1. Students and families to plan a more cost-effective educational pathway including dual-credit courses and certification programs 1. Students to select courses based on their career interests KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
An Individual Plan Of Study Is Not A Checklist! An Individual Plan of Study is a living document that facilitates a conversation with a student regarding his or her future. At the very least, it includes: 1. Career interests identified by the student through an authentic career interest survey or assessment. 2. A roadmap based on the student s interests and talents and graduation requirements 3. Includes approved coursework for the student's educational and career goals 4. Includes developmentally-appropriate, work-based learning experiences. The individual Plan of Study is most powerful when accompanied by meaningful conversation and activities that help the student identify and set goals. KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Essential Components Of An Effective Individual Plan Of Study: IPS/SIS Interface KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Essential Components Of An Effective Individual Plan Of Study: Interest Inventory Progression Identifying Talents, Interests, Strengths and Learning Styles Middle Grades Career Focused Surveys and Ability Profilers Related Careers High School Grades Post-Secondary Options KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Essential Components Of An Effective Individual Plan Of Study: Course Mapping and Credit Evaluation Essential Components KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Essential Components Of An Effective Individual Plan Of Study: Portfolio KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
IPS Process Schools must develop comprehensive career guidance systems to allow all students to develop, re-visit, and revise their individual plans of study consistently beginning in the middle grades and continuing through high school into post- secondary. KSDE, in conjunction with principals and counselors, is preparing both grade-level career exploration activities and a career guidance training model for all school staff. KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
3A High School Process Halstead High 254 students, 14 pathways 12 teachers out of 20 teach a pathway class Conversations Administration, BOE, Counselor, Teachers, Students Research to develop a tool Created from samples and local needs KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Implementation Change of culture Staff support of process Not just about the master class schedule Meeting with students Fluid Revisit schedule Sharing with Parents KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
Planning for Success: The Kansas Individual Plan of Study Program KSDE Agency Staff Briefing January 29, 2016 www.ksde.org KANSAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | www.ksde.org
