My Educational and Career Action Plan (ECAP)

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My Educational and Career Action Plan (ECAP)

• Mesa Public Schools (MPS)

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Educational and Career Action Plan (ECAP)

• On February 25, 2008 the Arizona State Board of
  Education approved Education and Career Action
  Plans for all Arizona students grades 9-12
  (R7-2-302.05).
• The ECAP helps students personalize their
  education and enables them to maximize the
  opportunities available upon high school
  graduation

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An ECAP reflects students

• Current plan of coursework
• Career aspirations
• Extended learning opportunities

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• The primary means by which our students develop
  an ECAP is through our Career Planning System
  (powered by Kuder)

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Education and Career Action Plans (ECAPs)

• MPS students develop ECAPs prior to graduation 
• The initial plan is developed in junior high and
  it is updated throughout high school

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7th and 8th grade ECAP implementation
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Additional 7th and 8th grade career/academic
competencies for students

• I understand what advanced/accelerated courses
  are
• I understand how my grade point average (GPA)
  and class rank are calculated
• I have chosen a diploma option that correlates
  with my academic/career goals
• I know what the Arizona university entrance
  requirements are
• I understand the connect between success in
  school and future career opportunities
• I have used Student Experience to access my
  attendance and grades

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9th grade ECAP implementation
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Additional 9th grade career competencies for
students

• I know how many credits are necessary to be a
  sophomore, junior, a senior
• I am familiar with MPS distance learning,
  correspondence, Focus school, and summer school
  options
• I understand the significance and benefits of
  service learning
• I understand the significance and the benefits
  of being involved in extracurricular activities.
• I can explain my AIMS test results
• I am familiar with the opportunities available
  to me through Career and Technical Education
  (CTE) courses
• I have made plans to attend the Greater Phoenix
  National College Fair and Mesa Public Schools Op
  Shop

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10th and 11th grade ECAP implementation
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Additional 10th grade career/academic
competencies for students

• I know how to seek information and support from
  faculty, staff, family, and peers
• I know when and how to ask for help
• I am familiar with dual or concurrent enrollment
  options.
• I am familiar with the purpose and benefits of
  taking the PSAT/NMSQT
• I have accessed My College QuickStart
• I have used Student Experience to check my
  attendance, grades, credits and graduation
  status
• I am familiar with the options available to me
  through the East Valley Institute of Technology
  (EVIT)

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Additional 11th grade career/academic
competencies for students

• I know where to access scholarship/financial aid
  information
• I know how to send transcripts using Docufide
• I am familiar with college admission tests and,
  if appropriate, I have signed up to take them

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12th grade ECAP implementation
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Additional 12th grade career/academic
competencies for students

• I have accessed the federal student aid PIN web
  site
• I am familiar with the Student Information Form
  (SIF) and Course Placement Testing
• I understand the purpose and use of the Armed
  Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

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Long-term goals

• To collect, revise, or develop lessons that teach
  the career/academic competencies for students
• To collect, revise, or develop lessons that move
  the ECAP attributes forward
• To collect, revise, or develop lessons that
  address English Language Learners (ELLs) and
  students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• To develop systems of accountability to measure
  whether or not students are meeting competencies
  and whether or not they have completed an ECAPs
  prior to graduation