1. What documentation is a district required to maintain for all students?
Documentation on the career advising activities can include an OhioMeansJobs K-12 Backpack as a portable, no-cost option for all schools. There are tools to document advising conversations, experiences outside of the school and future goals. Otherwise, a district will need to consider what methods will work best to document activities where they can be shared with parents and future schools, as needed.
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2. What information will be reported to the Ohio Department of Education for the Ohio School Report Cards?
While there are no additional reporting requirements, there are implications on existing measures within the Ohio School Report Card. The Prepared for Success section of the report card reflects many of the measures expected to be impacted by the policy and related components (i.e., participating in college entrance exams, earning college credits, earning industry credentials).
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3. Beyond adopting the policy, what is a district required to do in 2015-2016?
Implementation of the policy components begin the 2015-2016 school year. While implementation will vary from district to district depending on readiness, capacity and starting point, all districts are expected to begin work on implementing the policy this school year.
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4. How does this policy align with Ohio’s Options to Earn a High School Diploma?
As the work to personalize learning in Ohio continues, it will be increasingly important to advise students and families on the options available. Building awareness of the pathways, as well as sharing any potential risks and benefits along the way, is important for preparing students to make informed decisions with their parents and family. Note: the Student Success Plan as defined in the career advising policy serves as the plan required for students participating in curriculum choice, dropout prevention and recovery, and students identified as at risk for dropping out.
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5. Where does this policy integrate Ohio’s Learning Standards and State Tests?
The first component of the policy establishes an expectation that connections to career fields be integrated into all classrooms. This is applicable in grades K-12, and schools may leverage the resources provided by the department that align with Ohio’s Learning Standards. Ohio’s State Tests reflect the expectations for learning throughout K-12. The Career Connections Learning Strategies offer resources for teachers to build relevance and real-world connections for students to develop a deeper understanding across all classes.
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