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A career ready person capitalizes on personal strengths, talents, education and experiences to bring value to the workplace and the community through his/her performance, skill, diligence, ethics and responsible behavior (Nebraska State Board of Education, 2010).
Reality Check
College & Career Readiness The State Board of Education believes that every student upon completion of secondary education shall be prepared for postsecondary educational opportunities and to pursue his or her career goals. Areas of Focus • Rigorous College & Career Ready Standards for All Content Areas • Technological & Digital Readiness • Support for Career Awareness and Career/College Goals
Educator Effectiveness The State Board believes that students should be surrounded by effective educators throughout their learning experiences such that schools and districts develop effective teachers and leaders who establish a culture of success. Areas of Focus • Nebraska Teacher & Principal Performance Framework
• Professional Development • Building Leadership Supports • Effective Local Policy Makers & Superintendents
What’s the difference between college ready and career ready?
How does your school prepare students to be college and career ready?
What challenges does your school face in preparing students to be college and career ready?
Outcomes of ENGAGE! • Describe the nature of work in the “real world” • Answer the question, “How do I get to a future career from where I’m at today?”
• Demonstrate career readiness skills • Demonstrate actions that signify a sense of personal responsibility for career preparation
ENGAGE! • Designed for 7-8 grade students • Project-based course • Aligned to American School Counselor Association Standards for Students • Integrates EducationQuest tools and resources
ENGAGE! Contact
Jacqui Garrison 402.471.4865
[email protected] Habitudes for Career Ready Students (Elmore, 2014)
• Set of images to illustrate the standards • Semester or yearlong implementation • Career Readiness Standards aligned to: • Nebraska Language Arts Standards • Nebraska Mathematics Content Standards
Habitudes Contact
Anita Wollenburg 402.471.2441
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https://www.education.ne.gov/nce/
What questions are there? Ryan M. Foor 402.471.2494
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