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Learning Platform Overview
Syllabus
Overview
The Evolution of Career Advising in Schools
Scenario Analysis
Career Development Across the Lifespan
Reflection Activity
Benefits of Early Career Awareness and Exploration
Scenario Analysis
Components of Comprehensive Career Advising Systems
System Check
Equity and Access Considerations
Scenario Analysis
Discussion - Why Career Advising Matters
Assignment - Career Advising Program Reflection
Overview
Holland's Theory of Career Choice
Super's Life-Span Career Dvelopment Theory
Social Cognitive Career Theory
Career Readiness Frameworks
Developmental Benchmarks by Grade Level
Discussion - Framework Connections
Assignment - Framework Application Analysis
Overview
Foundations of Elementary Career Development
Goal Setting & Reflection in Elementary Career Development
Developmentally Appropriate Career Learning
Career-Themed Classroom Integration
Family Involvement Strategies
Discussion - Early Career Awareness
Assignment - Elementary Career Exploration Lesson
Overview
Adolescent Career Development
Career Exploration Strategies
Academics & Careers
Transition Planning
Middle School Student Goal Setting
Career Advising Cycle
Discussion - Middle School Exploration
Assignment - Middle School Career Exploration Plan
Overview
Middle School vs High School Career Advising
Career Pathway Selection & Postsecondary Planning
Goal Setting, Action Planning, & Reflection
Career Advising Meetings
Transition Readiness
Career Advising Frameworks
Career Advising Framework - ALIGN
Discussion - Preparing Students for Life After High School
Assignment - High School Career Advising Toolkit
Overview
Understanding Career Assessments
Using Assessments Across Grade Levels
Ethical Use of Assessment Data
Integrating Assessment Results into Advising Conversations
Discussion - Assessment Use
Assignment - Career Assessment Evaluation
Overview
Career-Connected Instruction & Academic Relevance
Project-Based Learning & Real-World Applications
Career-Infused Lesson Design
Discussion - Making Learning Relevant
Assignment - Career-Connected Lesson Design
Overview
Understanding Work-Based Learning
Career Fairs: Expose Students to Careers
Informational Interviews: Experience Careers
Service Learning: Participate in Career Learning
Industry Partnerships: Learn From Professionals
Job Shadowing & Workplace Tours: Observe Work in Action
Internships: Real-World Practice
Program Implementation: Evaluate & Reflect
Building & Sustaining Industry Partnerships
Discussion - Work-Based Learning Impact
Assignment - Work-Based Learning Program Proposal
Overview
Understanding Labor Market Information
Labor Market Information Sources & Tools
Workforce Projections & High-Demand Occupations
High-Demand Occupations by Career Field
Regional Employment Trends
Industry Concentrations Across the United States
Emerging Industries & Future Careers
Using Labor Market Information in Career Advising
Discussion - Using Labor Market Information
Assignment - Labor Market Analysis Report
Overview
Communication
Teamwork
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Leadership
Assessing Career Readiness Growth
Discussion - Teaching Employability Skills
Assignment - Career Readiness Skill Development Plan
Overview
Understanding Postsecondary Pathways
Building Pathway Awareness Across K-12
Supporting Postsecondary Decision-Making
Addressing Pathway Myths & Misconceptions
Discussion - Expanding Postsecondary Options
Assignment - Postsecondary Pathways Resource Guide
Overview
National Career Cluster Framework
Programs of Study
High School Course Planning & Scheduling for Pathways
Discussion - Career Clusters in Practice
Assignment - Career Cluster Pathway Map
Overview
The Influence of Families on Career Development
Barriers to Family Engagement
Strategies for Effective Family Engagement
Supporting Families with Postsecondary Planning
Building a Family Engagement System
Discussion - Families as Career Development Partners
Assignment - Design a Family Career Engagement Plan
Overview
Why Data Matters in Career Advising
Types of Career Advising Data
Data Analysis Strategies
Continuous Improvement Cycle
Building a Data-Informed Career Advising Culture
Discussion - Using Data for Continuous Improvement
Assignment - Career Advising Data Analysis and Improvement Plan
Assignment - Comprehensive K–12 Career Advising Plan
Evaluation
