Title: SC Education and Economic Development Act EEDA
1SC Education and Economic Development ActEEDA
- Specific information for
- Winthrop University
- Middle and Secondary Level
- Pre-Service Teachers
2What does all of this mean for me (a pre-service
teacher)?
- EEDA is designed to help prepare you to be a
career awareness, exploration and planning
advocate for your students. - Middle schools responsible for Career Exploration
- High schools responsible for Career Exploration
and Planning - By the 2009-2010 school year, the teacher
evaluation system established in Chapter 26,
Title 59 . must include a review of performance
in career exploration and guidance. - (In other words, you will be evaluated on your
performance in career exploration and guidance as
a part of your ADEPT evaluations.)
3How is the EEDA implemented at the middle school
level?
- Information on career clusters must be provided
to 6th,7th and 8th grade students. - They must receive career interests inventories
and information to help them make career choices. - 8th graders will develop an Individual Graduation
Plan (IGP), which they will update throughout
high school. This will happen before the end of
second semester collaboratively with the student
and his/her parents.
4What happens with EEDA at each grade level in
middle school?
- 6th Grade
- Students complete career inventory
- Students participate in career awareness and
exploration activities
- 7th grade
- Students continue career assessments and
exploration - Students have career shadowing or mentoring
opportunities
5What happens with EEDA at each grade level in
middle school?8th grade
- Students choose a Cluster he or she would like to
explore. - Students begin developing an Individual
Graduation Plan (IGP). - Students have an opportunity to participate in
career shadowing.
6Middle School To High School Transition
- Middle school students develop their IGP in 8th
grade. - Their IGP will use clusters to help students
decide how to plan for the courses they will take
in high school. - Clusters will be discussed in more detail in the
following slides.
716 National Career Clusters The Career Clusters
icons are being used with permission of the
States Career Clusters Initiative, 2009,
www.careerclusters.org
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9- High schools in SC may base their clusters of
study on these 16 national clusters, but they are
not limited to these.
10Schools (optional), Clusters and Majors
- By July 2007, high schools/districts were
required to organize curriculum around at LEAST 3
clusters of study and majors. - Many chose to also group their clusters into
Schools or Areas. - Districts with more than one high school are to
offer a variety of clusters within each school.
Some organize their offerings by the - entire district some do it by school.
- Examples of what some local high
schools/districts have done - information collected from district or high
school web sites, May 2009
11Info about clusters/majors offered in Fort Mill
School District as an example
- In Fort Mill, a few of the clusters vary from 16
suggested national career clusters - separated AV Technology and Communications from
Art Cluster and also have a Humanities Cluster
do not have Government and Public Administration
Cluster - Between the two high schools, the district offers
36 majors, but some are unique to each. - 4 are unique to Nation Ford High (offers a total
of 31 majors) - 5 are unique to Fort Mill High (offers a total of
32 majors) - Students may attend classes for a particular
major at the other high school if not offered at
their high school. These schools are only a few
miles from each other. This may not work in other
districts due to distance between schools. - EEDA states that students may transfer to another
high school in district if it offers a major they
designate, and it is not available at their zoned
high school.
12 Info about clusters/majors offered in Rock Hill
School District as an example
- Rock Hill school district has chosen to use the
16 national career clusters as their clusters. - Rock Hill school district has three high schools
and each of those offers the same
clusters/majors many major courses are offered
on the high school campuses. - Rock Hill also has the Applied Technology Center
for high school students (a Career Development
Center) which also offers many of these major
classes. Students would travel to this center to
take classes there. - Many districts have some type of Career
Development Center (designed to prepare students
with knowledge, skills, and experiences in
career-based technology programs) that were
already in existence prior to EEDA.
13Utilizing local 2-year Technical colleges to
offer a major using York Comprehensive High as
an example
- York Comprehensive High has also decided to use
the 16 national clusters as their career
clusters. - They offer the Manufacturing Cluster with a
Machine Tool Technology Major. - Machine Tool Technology is one of the four
required courses for this major and students
attend this course at York Technical College for
dual credit.
14Example of of clusters/majors in other
schools/districts in the state
15Example of Specific Areas, Clusters and Majors at
York Comprehensive High (each bullet point is a
major)
16Curriculum Templates
- Documents organized by the schools that list the
requirements and options for each major. - Incorporates the common academic core courses
(required for graduation) along with the (at
least) 4 required electives to go along with the
major other complimentary course work is also
listed - Includes extended learning opportunities (job
shadowing, internships etc.) - Professional opportunities after completing the
major are listed (at the high school degree, 2 yr
associate degree, and 4 yr degree and higher
level) - Look for each of these components in the
following example.
17YCHS Example of Curriculum Template
Journalism/Mass Communications Major
18YCHS Journalism Template Continued
19How else is the EEDA implemented at the
secondary/high school level?
- By the end of 9th grade, students will choose a
cluster and major (mandatory for all 10th graders
starting 2008-2009). - Follow a specific plan of courses (the IGP) for
that particular cluster and major. - Review and modify the IGP each year as needed
with the advice of school counselor and parents. - Participate in job shadowing, internships and
apprenticeships (ideally every year). New
business/education web site created to allow
students to search these types of opportunities
available at various businesses. - Students may complete more than one major and may
change majors. - A major is not required for graduation students
who do complete majors receive special
recognition at graduation.
20The Individual Graduation Plan
- It includes blank Curriculum Template tables
with this type of information at the top. The
curriculum template serves as a guide to fill out
the plan. - Also includes documentation of Interests from
Career Exploration and Planning (completed
during 8th grade and beyond). - Will be reviewed and updated yearly by student,
parent and counselor meeting together. - Will ultimately become an electronic document
stored on the Web.
- Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Worksheet
- Name_________________________________________
Current Grade____________ - Academy/School of Study (Optional)
__________________________________________________
_____________ - Clusters_________________________________________
___ - Majors___________________________________________
__ - Declare Only ? Intend to Complete ?
- Declare Only ? Intend to Complete ?
- Career Goal ____________________________________
__________________________________________________
___________ - Postsecondary Plans ? Workforce/Apprenticeship
? Two-Year College/Technical Training ?
Four-Year College ? Military
21Trends in choice of cluster/major
- Local anecdotal data so far
- At Northwestern High, two most popular clusters
are Health Science and Education Training. - At Nation Ford, the most popular majors are
Health Science Technology, Engineering and Early
Childhood Education.
22Other implications of EEDA for high schools
- By 2009-2010, each high school will implement
High Schools that Work (an effort-based school
improvement initiative) organizational model (or
other approved model). - Dual enrollment college courses offered at the
high school level will be reviewed for rigor and
equivalence with the goal of providing seemless
pathways from high school into post-secondary
institutions. - Implementation of state model for addressing
at-risk students.
23Who is the contact person for EEDA/IGPs at my
school?
- Your guidance counselor(s) is/are your main
information source for EEDA/IGPs. - Middle and high schools should provide students
with a career specialist who works under the
supervision of the guidance counselor. - Career specialists have completed the National
Career Development Facilitator Training (CDF).
They often are also guidance counselors although
position only requires a Bachelors Degree.
24Career Specialist Duties
- Coordinate professional development on career
awareness - Assist the guidance counselor with career
awareness information, resources and materials - Serve as a resource person for teachers, parents
and students - Coordinate career events along with the guidance
counselor - Ex Mrs. Stormy Clark is the Career Specialist
at Sullivan Middle School. (http//www.rock-hill.k
12.sc.us/teachers/slms/sclark/index.htm) - Ms. Joan Taylor is a Guidance Counselor and
Career Specialist at Indian Land High School.
25Middle and high school teacher roles
- What is my role as a teacher to be a career
awareness, exploration and planning advocate for
my students? - Varies across schools.
- Some examples of possible teacher roles are
- Career Inventory Days- all students participate
in varying career related activities dependent on
grade level teachers may have varying roles on
these days - Able to provide knowledge about their particular
area of study/major/cluster - Incorporate examples of careers related to their
content (including academic content standards)
when applicable - Might be designated by the parent to attend the
IGP review with the counselor and student if
parent is unable to do so
26How do I integrate EEDA into my classroom
instruction?
- In the general EEDA presentation, performance
standards 1-3 were discussed. - You are also responsible for standards 4-7 but
they are qualities that should be present in the
classroom of any effective teacher. These
standards are discussed in detail in the
following slides and include the courses in which
you will focus on the particular standard.
27How do I integrate EEDA into my classroom
instruction?
- Performance Standard 4 Teacher candidates will
identify instructional strategies that promote
core values in the community. (EDCI 210,EDUC 475) - Performance Standard 5 Teacher candidates will
use concrete, hands-on instruction and content
presentation with and emphasis on real-world
application and problem-solving. (AREA
391-Teaching Content) - Performance Standard 6 Teacher candidates will
implement learning strategies that promote
cooperation (AREA 391/392, EDCI 392,EDUC 310) - Performance Standard 7 Teacher candidates will
implement strategies to accommodate the needs of
diverse learners (EDUC 310)
28Teaching Tips for EEDA
- Science
- Investigate a Career
- Enhance science skills with an activity
that focuses on scientific careers and tools.
This activity can be modified for other content
areas. - Storm TrackersConnect geography, math, language
arts, and science with this unit on the tracking
of storms.
29Teaching Tips for EEDA
- Language Arts
- Extraordinary Girls Activities Girls interview
extraordinary women, host a talk show, discuss
their talents, and explore the careers of the
extraordinary women they choose. - On a Musical Note Exploring Reading Strategies
by Creating a Soundtrack - Invites students to create soundtracks or
playlists for novels they have read. The lesson
is a possible book report alternative and you can
discuss related career areas.
30Teaching Tips for EEDA
- Mathematics
- Dont Buy It If You Cant Afford It
- Have students create a household or personal
budget - Integrate with social studies and discuss
national budget and the economy. - Save the US
- Have students can come up with a plan to
Save the US - Interest Rates, For Better or For Worse
- Walk students through interest rates on loans,
credit cards, savings - accounts, CDs and other investments
31Teaching Tips for EEDA
- Social Studies
- Women and World War II
- Focus on the changes that occurred for women
during World War II by presenting this lesson. - Career Trends
- Discuss career trends related to the type of
social studies you are teaching. Use
http//www.bls.gov/emp/emptab4.htm to look at
jobs with the biggest decline from 2006-2016. - Whats Going On In Your World
- Teach about current events and crisis and
discuss and explore fields pertinent to getting
this information out.
32Teaching Tips for EEDA
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Career Exploration
- Students explore different career paths and do a
research project on the career including middle
school, high school and post-secondary
requirements to be able to succeed in that career - What Cluster Do I Fit Into?
- Help students find out if their district has a
cluster that may meet their visual and performing
arts needs. If not, where is the closest
district. Explore colleges that will best meet
their needs.
33Discussion
- Think about the clusters your discipline will
potentially fit into. What can you tell your
students about these clusters if they ask? Who
would you ask to find out? - How are you going to find out where your students
fit? - -Ask them their career interests and/or
designated cluster/major on a getting to know
you form at the beginning of the year. - -Access career interest inventories or
assessments they have taken in the past - -Any other ideas?
- Add to your list of things to do
- Meet the guidance counselors and find out if my
school has a career specialist and who it is - Determine what clusters your district/ school
offers - What else can you do?
34Resources that may be of use to you.
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM) - National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- National Council of Social Studies Teachers
- National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
- Top Ten Career Trends
- http//www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-gu
ide/top-ten-job-trends.htm - United States Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics http//www.bls.gov/emp/ - Occupations with the Largest Growth (2006-2016).
- http//www.bls.gov/emp/emptab3.htm
- Jobs with the Biggest Decline (2006-2016).
- http//www.bls.gov/emp/emptab4.htm
35Resources that may be of use to you.
- School District Websites
- Dillion County Schools 2 list the following
links it their guidance webpage - Career Exploration Websites This sheet gives you
lots of great websites to use for career planning
and assessment. - Career Exploration
- EXPLORE
- PSAT Prep
- Study Skills
- Career Aisle Web site collaborative resource
for career guidance for K-12 - http//knowitall.scetv.org/careeraisle/index.cfm
36Acknowledgements
- Charles Drakeford, Nation Ford High School
Guidance Counselor - Rena Hill, Northwestern Guidance Counselor
- Joan Taylor, Indian Land High School, Guidance
Counselor - States Career Clusters Initiative,2009,www.career
clusters.org - South Carolina Department of Education web site
- An Educators Guide to Develop and Implement the
EEDA Curriculum and Framework and Individual
Graduation Plan Personal Pathways to Success - SC Code of Laws Title 59 Chapter 59 (EEDA)