February 7, 2008 PA STATE STANDARDS WORK EXPERIENCE

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1 BUSINESS EDUCATION (Grade 12) WORK EXPERIENCE A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. C. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise OFFICE PRACTICE/TECHNOLOGY/BUS. 100 OFFICE PROCEDURES Entry-Level Procedures and Responsibilities Encountered in an Office Environment E. Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as, but not limited to: Commitment Communication Dependability Health/safety Laws and regulations (that is Americans With Disabilities Act, child labor laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, Material Safety Data Sheets) Personal initiative Self-advocacy Scheduling/time management 1 P a g e

2 BUSINESS EDUCATION (Grade 12) Team building Technical literacy Technology 2 P a g e

3 11th-Grade Career Map Career Comparison 1. Research and select two careers a. Write a comparison b. Select one of the two 2. Research and select two colleges that offer majors in the field of the selected career a. Write a comparison (COIN, Internet, Encyclopedia, Trade Books) Career Writing 1. English unit focusing on writing Job Applications College Applications Résumés A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. E. Justify the selection of a career. F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers B. Apply research skills in searching for a job. CareerLinks Internet (i.e. O*NET) Networking Newspapers Professional associations Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide) C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction 1 P a g e

4 11th-Grade Career Map Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume ASSESSMENTS and OTHER ACTIVITIES(Guidance) PSAT SAT (Note College Board matches PSAT and SAT to skills in Reading, Math, and Writing) ASVAB Career Fair College Fair Job Shadowing A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree 2 P a g e

5 11th-Grade Career Map Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers B. Apply research skills in searching for a job. CareerLinks Internet (i.e. O*NET) Networking Newspapers Professional associations Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide) A. Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement. 3 P a g e

6 9th-Grade Career Map COIN Career Exploration 1. Journal Entry: TIME: Workplace Competencies, Resources 2. Goals Career Education Personal 3. Assessments Career Clusters Skills Self 4. Portfolio Set up personal information Print out Journal, Goals, Assessment results 5. Career Planning Tools Planning Checklist Course Planner Résumé Builder Job Contacts Cool Jobs 6. Journal Entry: Participates as a Member of a Team (COIN) 7. Cool Job Search (COIN) 8. Internet Search (2 sources) 9. I-Search Paper 10. News Article 11. Public Service Announcement 12. Works Cited (MLA) A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers G. Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio. 1 P a g e

7 9th-Grade Career Map H. Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests B. Apply research skills in searching for a job. CareerLinks Internet (i.e. O*NET) Networking Newspapers Professional associations Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide) C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume D. Analyze, revise, and apply an individualized career portfolio to chosen career path A. Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement. B. Evaluate team member roles to describe and illustrate active listening techniques: Clarifying Encouraging Reflecting Restating Summarizing 2 P a g e

8 9th-Grade Career Map C. Evaluate conflict resolution skills as they relate to the workplace: Constructive criticism Group dynamics Managing/leadership Mediation Negotiation Problem solving Community based organizations (that is chambers of commerce, trade/technical associations, Industrial Resource Centers) Financial institutions E. Evaluate time management strategies and their application to both personal and work situations. G. Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on career retention and advancement. 3 P a g e

9 ELECTIVE: Home Economics FOOD CAREERS (9 th Grade) 1. Food Engineering 2. Food Inspection 3. Guest Speakers Food Inspector Pastry Chef Garnishing 4. Field Trip to Food Show B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise 1 P a g e

10 10th-Grade Career Map Job Shadowing 1. Filling out an application 2. Evaluation of Job/Experience 3. Summary of Job/Experience 4. I-Search Plan (alternative assignment) Job Shadowing C. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise I-Search: A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. E. Justify the selection of a career. ASSESSMENTS (Guidance) PSAT (Note College Board matches PSAT to skills in Reading, Math, and Writing) Assessments F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training 1 P a g e

11 10th-Grade Career Map Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers 2 P a g e

12 Missing Standards C. Evaluate conflict resolution skills as they relate to the workplace: Constructive criticism Group dynamics Managing/leadership Mediation Negotiation Problem solving School-based career centers Small Business Administration services (that is SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Entrepreneurial Development Centers) Venture capital D. Develop a personal budget based on career choice, such as, but not limited to: Charitable contributions Fixed/variable expenses Gross pay Net pay Other income Savings Taxes F. Evaluate strategies for career retention and advancement in response to the changing global workplace A. Analyze entrepreneurship as it relates to personal career goals and corporate opportunities. B. Analyze entrepreneurship as it relates to personal character traits. C. Develop a business plan for an entrepreneurial concept of personal interest and identify available resources, such as, but not limited to: Community based organizations (that is chambers of commerce, trade/technical associations, Industrial Resource Centers) Financial institutions 1 P a g e

13 12th-Grade Career Map Senior Project 1. Create a magazine article on a chosen career Components include: Definition / description Educational analysis / requirements Magazine format (using MS Publisher template) Interview of a person in the career or in college Works Cited (MLA) 2. Journal Entry: Participates as a Member of a Team (COIN) 3. Goals (COIN) Career Education Personal 4. Portfolio (COIN) (COIN, Internet, Encyclopedia, Trade Books, MS Publisher) A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. C. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers 1 P a g e

14 12th-Grade Career Map G. Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio B. Apply research skills in searching for a job. CareerLinks Internet (i.e. O*NET) Networking Newspapers Professional associations Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide) D. Analyze, revise, and apply an individualized career portfolio to chosen career path. 2 P a g e

15 12th-Grade Career Map ASSESSMENTS and OTHER ACTIVITIES(Guidance) SAT (Note College Board matches PSAT and SAT to skills in Reading, Math, and Writing) ASVAB Career Fair College Fair College and Scholarship Applications Essays Appointments A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers 3 P a g e

16 12th-Grade Career Map H. Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume 4 P a g e

17 CURRICULUM MAPPING FORM Course: Transition Teacher: Mrs. Heather Prestash MONTH CONTENT TIME PA STANDARD/ANCH0R End of Feb. End of March Knowing and Exploring Occupational Possibilities: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) Objectives: Students will be able to: * pre/post skill performances * identify remunerative aspects of work * locate sources of occupational and training information * identify personal values met through work * classify jobs into occupational categories * investigate local occupational and training opportunities Activities: * Career Caravan Students decide what business they would like to tour based on personal values. Obtain career information for future training and job opportunities in the community. * Guest Speaker (Delgrosso s Representative) Explain summer job opportunities available Watch park video 4 Days A Relate careers to individual interests, abilities and aptitudes F Analyze the relationship between career choices, career preparation, and opportunities G Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio A Apply effective speaking and listening skills in a job interview C Develop and assemble, for career portfolio, placement, career acquisition documents such as: job application, letter of appreciation following an interview E Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge A Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention B Evaluate team member roles to describe and illustrate active listening techniques.

18 CURRICULUM MAPPING FORM Course: Transition_ Teacher: Mrs. Heather Prestash MONTH CONTENT TIME PA STANDARD/ANCH0R End of Feb. End of March Seeking, Securing and Maintaining Employment: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) Objectives: Students will be able to: * search for a job * apply for a job * interview for a job * demonstrate knowledge of competitive standards * know how to adjust to changes in employment Activities: * LCCE filling out forms (Ex. Pg ) * Complete Delgrosso s application * LCCE Interviewing skills (Ex. Pg ) * Interview w/ Degrosso Represenative for summer employment * LCCE interview rating form Pg * Letter of Appreciation following an interview * Personal Qualities needed on the job (Chapter 3 & case study What is bad attitude? pg. 47) * Getting and keeping a job LCCE Reasons for job problems pg. 130 Chapter 4 (School to Work) AGS Video: Getting and keeping a Job (16:50min) LCCE Facing problem situations pg. 133 School to Work case studies pg Days A Relate careers to individual interests, abilities and aptitudes B Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals C Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices A Apply effective speaking and listening skills in a job interview B Apply research skills in searching for a job C Develop and assemble, for career portfolio, placement, career acquisition documents such as: job application, letter of appreciation following an interview.

19 CURRICULUM MAPPING FORM Course: Transition Teacher: Mrs. Heather Prestash MONTH CONTENT TIME PA STANDARD/ANCH0R April-May Selecting and Planning Occupational Choices: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) Objectives: Students will be able to: * pre/post skill performances * make realistic occupational choices * identify requirements of appropriate and available jobs * identify occupational aptitudes * identify major occupational interests * identify major occupational needs Activities: * LCCE pre/post occupational guidance and preparation assessments * Define transition and explain member roles * What is a portfolio? * Development of a career portfolio 8-10 days E Justify the selection of a career C Develop and assemble, for career portfolio, placement, career acquisition documents G Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio H Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests D Analyze, revise and apply an individualized career portfolio to chosen career path E Evaluate time management strategies and their application to both personal and work situations F Evaluate strategies for career retention and advancement in response to the changing global workplace G Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on career retention and advancement.

20 CURRICULUM MAPPING FORM Course: Transition Teacher: Mrs. Heather Prestash MONTH CONTENT TIME PA STANDARD/ANCH0R May Exhibiting Appropriate Work Habits and Behaviors: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) Objectives Students will be able to: * follow directions and observe regulations * recognize importance of attendance and punctuality * recognize importance of supervision * demonstrate knowledge of occupational safety * work with others * meet demand for quality work * work at a satisfactory rate * gain skills related to particular occupations as well as related work competencies Activities: * Training occupational safety video (Delgrosso s Rep.) School to Work case study Is safety everyone s business? pg. 172 School to Work Chapter 9 - Safety on the Job pg * Community Based Vocational Training (CBVT) at Delgrosso s Amusement Park 10 days E Demonstrate, in the career acquisition of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as, but not limited to: *Commitment *Communication *Dependability *Health/Safety *Laws and regulations *Personal initiative *Self-advocacy *Scheduling/time management *Team building *Technical literacy *Technology D Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: *Career days *Career portfolio *Community service *Cooperative education *Graduation/senior project *Internship *Job Shadowing *Part-time employment * *School-based enterprise

21 TRANSITION EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) NOTE: Original curriculum mapped by Heather Prestash KNOWING AND EXPLORING CAREER POSSIBILITIES 1. Career Caravan Students decide what business they would like to tour based on personal values. Students obtain career information for future training and job opportunities in the community. 2. Guest Speaker (Delgrosso s Representative) Explain summer job opportunities available Watch park video A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers G. Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio A. Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview. C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume 1 P a g e

22 TRANSITION EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) E. Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as, but not limited to: Commitment Communication Dependability Health/safety Laws and regulations (that is Americans With Disabilities Act, child labor laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, Material Safety Data Sheets) Personal initiative Self-advocacy Scheduling/time management Team building Technical literacy Technology A. Evaluate personal attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement. B. Evaluate team member roles to describe and illustrate active listening techniques: Clarifying Encouraging Reflecting Restating Summarizing 2 P a g e

23 TRANSITION EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) SEEKING, SECURING and MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) 1. LCCE filling out forms 2. Complete Delgrosso s application 3. LCCE Interviewing skills 4. Interview w/ Degrosso represenative for summer employment 5. LCCE interview rating form 6. Letter of Appreciation following an interview 7. Personal Qualities needed on the job 8. Getting and keeping a job LCCE Reasons for job problems AGS Video: Getting and keeping a Job LCCE Facing problem situations School to Work case studies A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. C. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices A. Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview. B. Apply research skills in searching for a job. CareerLinks Internet (i.e. O*NET) Networking Newspapers Professional associations Resource books (that is Occupational Outlook Handbook, PA Career Guide) C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume 3 P a g e

24 TRANSITION EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) SELECTING and PLANNING OCCUPATIONAL CHOICES: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) 1. LCCE pre/post occupational guidance and preparation assessments 2. Define transition and explain member roles 3. What is a portfolio? 4. Development of a career portfolio E. Justify the selection of a career. G. Assess the implementation of the individualized career plan through the ongoing development of the career portfolio. H. Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume D. Analyze, revise, and apply an individualized career portfolio to chosen career path E. Evaluate time management strategies and their application to both personal and work situations. F. Evaluate strategies for career retention and advancement in response to the changing global workplace. G. Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on career retention and advancement. 4 P a g e

25 TRANSITION EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) EXHIBITING APPROPRIATE WORK HABITS and BEHAVIORS: LCCE (Occupational Guidance and Preparation) 1. Training occupational safety video (Delgrosso s Rep.) School to Work case study Is Safety Everyone s Business? School to Work Chapter 9 - Safety on the Job 2. Community Based Vocational Training (CBVT) at Delgrosso s Amusement Park D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise E. Demonstrate, in the career acquisition process, the application of essential workplace skills/knowledge, such as, but not limited to: Commitment Communication Dependability Health/safety Laws and regulations (that is Americans With Disabilities Act, child labor laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA, Material Safety Data Sheets) Personal initiative Self-advocacy Scheduling/time management Team building Technical literacy Technology 5 P a g e

26 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) WORK EXPERIENCE (12 th Grade) A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. C. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices. D. Evaluate school-based opportunities for career awareness/preparation, such as, but not limited to: Career days Career portfolio Community service Cooperative education Graduation/senior project Internship Job shadowing Part-time employment School-based enterprise CAREER of CAREER CLUSTER (9 th -12 th Grades) Career Description Education/Training Pay/Benefits Outlook Continuing Education Interesting Facts Documentation of Resources (MLA) Résumé Building Mock Interviews A. Relate careers to individual interests, abilities, and aptitudes. B. Analyze career options based on personal interests, abilities, aptitudes, achievements and goals. C. Analyze how the changing roles of individuals in the workplace relate to new opportunities within career choices. E. Justify the selection of a career. F. Analyze the relationship between career choices and career preparation opportunities, such as, but not limited to: 1 P a g e

27 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) Associate degree Baccalaureate degree Certificate/licensure Entrepreneurship Immediate part/full time employment Industry training Military training Professional degree Tech Prep Vocational rehabilitation centers H. Review personal high school plan against current personal career goals and select postsecondary opportunities based upon personal career interests A. Apply effective speaking and listening skills used in a job interview. C. Develop and assemble, for career portfolio placement, career acquisition documents, such as, but not limited to: Job application Letter of appreciation following an interview Letter of introduction Postsecondary education/training applications Request for letter of recommendation Resume D. Develop a personal budget based on career choice, such as, but not limited to: Charitable contributions Fixed/variable expenses Gross pay Net pay Other income 2 P a g e

28 AGRICULTURE EDUCATION (Grades 9-12) Savings Taxes G. Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on career retention and advancement. 3 P a g e