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ICAP Awareness, Understanding, Movement

Where are you?!

1: Completely unsure of

what to do and a bit fearful

5:Got it

We’re goodReady to share our plan

and process today

3:Somewhat there,

wanting more specific pieces today.

Real Partnerships:

Common purpose united and expanded our partnerships!

What is ICAP?

Colorado Department of Education

1.00 Statement of Basis and Purpose• Pursuant to SB 09-256, the State Board of Education is required to promulgate

rules to establish standards for Individual Career and Academic Plans (“ICAP”) for students enrolled in public schools in the state. The intent of this provision in the legislation is to ultimately decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates by assisting students in developing and maintaining a personalized postsecondary plan that ensures readiness for postsecondary and workforce success.

• An ICAP shall be designed to assist a student and his or her parent or legal guardian in exploring the postsecondary career and educational opportunities available to the student, aligning course work and curriculum, applying to postsecondary education institutions, securing financial aid and ultimately entering the workforce.

Durango HS ICAP definition:Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) is the new

Colorado state requirement for all students in grades 6-12. The ICAP process assists every student in setting life goals and forming a plan to achieve their goals. The ICAP will help students select a pathway of relevant coursework in Middle School and High School, based on their interests and desired career goals. ICAP is designed to provide each student opportunities to discover their talents and carefully plan a school program that develops marketable skills for life after graduation.

Colorado’s Current PipelineColorado’s Current Pipeline

Source: NCES 2006

WHAT? Every student will create, revise & follow a pathway that leads to career success.

HOW? Through seamless career & academic plans

WHY? To develop a globally competitive workforce for Colorado.

ICAP = Real Opportunities

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20th Century 21st Century

1 – 2 Jobs 10 – 15 Jobs

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Integration of 21st

Century Skills intoSubject Matter Mastery

Mastery ofOne Field

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JobSkill

Learning Model

Real Purpose

Vision: Colorado CTE delivers proven pathways to lifelong career success!

Mission: CTE ensures a thriving Colorado economy by providing relevant and rigorous education that is connected, responsive and real.

Vocational Education“Then”

Career and Technical Education

“Now”

For Some Students For All Students

For a Few Jobs For All Careers

6 to 7 “Program Areas” 17 Clusters – 81 Pathways

In Lieu of Academics Aligns and Supports Academics

High School Focused High School and College Partnerships

https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Home/Create_an_Account.aspx

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Seamless Transitions:

What is it all really?The ICAP, or Academic Plan of Study is a

process that students participate in, which results in an actual plan.Process:

Developmentally appropriate grade level

required and recommended activities

Plan:1.Student’s career cluster or pathway goal2.Relevancy of student’s goal to post secondary institution / workforce or other future option3.Student’s four-year high school plan (some use 6-year), including courses, extracurricular & CE options

Utilizing: Aligned content standards of ASCA National Model & CTE, core curriculums, CDE, existing, available “village” and college, career & academic planning tools and resources

ICAP = A TOOL FOR HAVING

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CAREERS

AND GOALS

• Creates “Relevant” Middle & High School Experience

• Builds “Academic Momentum”

• Allow for “Learn & Earn” opportunities within Career Pathways

• Increases “Intentional” Concurrent Enrollment

• Enhances the Career Development “Journey”

The Potential of Individual Career & The Potential of Individual Career & Academic Plans (ICAP)Academic Plans (ICAP)

Having a Career Goal and Plan makes a HUGE difference in PS success!

Preliminary findings showed desired learning outcomes were the best predictors of student success.

Students whose desire was to “Explore courses to decide career,” had the lowest graduation rate, 21%. 

This compares to a graduation rate for students who intend to, “Prepare to change careers,” of 78%. 

Clearly, having a career goal and plan that a student is acting upon makes a big difference

- Rossol & Byers, Johnson County Community College, NE

WHY I.C.A.P. ?

How’s Their PWR?PoWeR = Postsecondary Workforce Readiness skills:

Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Innovation, Problem -Solving, Personal Responsibility, Global & Cultural awareness, Civic Responsibility, Work Ethic, Find/use

Information technology, Academic Content Knowledge

Their Plan +Your Support =Future Growth &

Success!

The ICAP journey…

Logo vernacular borrowed from CDE: Academic Standards

Parents FAQ for ICAP:Why you school is invested in it: It’s best for students, it is a process that

has been happening already and is now mandated by the state – that is a good thing. It will prepare your child’s school with what academic needs are to be met in addition to involving the Business & Industry found in your community – what needs they have will be communicated to the schools to ensure employment of our students in their changing future.

Why it is NOT a tracking system: Pathways, Clusters and Plans are always

flexible, changeable and can be deleted. ICAP is a process with which awareness, exploration and preparation for the future are supported. The plan is mandated to be reviewed annually which means updating it annually; however, most schools will update more frequently due to the nature and development of our young people.

How to get involved: Ask you student about their ICAP. Ask them about their interested in

the world, outside of school. Share stories about your own career choices and path. Volunteer at Back to School Nights – sometimes that will be where ICAP activities happen. Create and utilize a www.collegeincolorado.org account – see the resources that are available to help Plan, Apply and Pay for your students’ future. Volunteer to be a guest speaker in your childs’ classroom – speaking about your career/job/education. Anything that is authentic and supportive would be great!

Resource Websites:

www.collegeincolorado.org

www.cicpartnernetwork.org

www.coloradostateplan.com/counselors.htm

THANK YOU!

Lauren k Jones, MA NCC

CTE-Career Guidance Trainer

Colorado Community College System

Lauren.jones@cccs.edu

720-858-2825