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An Engaging and Effective Elementary
Career Education Program
Carla Ruge, CTE DirectorJeanie Bragg, Lead Career
Counselor
Denton Independent School District
Denton ISD Schools
• Elementary Schools 21
• Middle Schools 7
• Comprehensive High Schools 3
• Advanced Technology Complex 1
• Special Program Centers 3
• Early Childhood Center 2
District Level Support
District Level Support:
• Counseling Director and Team
• Career and Technology Team – CTE Director /Career Counselors
Support Campus:
• Counseling Team: School Counselors, Career Counselor, Student Assistance Counselor
• Testing Coordinator
• Strong Administrative Assistant Support
Career Development
Reactive Approach
VS
Proactive Approach
PREPARING OUR STUDENTS TO BE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
Framework for Implementation
1. Implement AchieveTexas Buy-In - Federal Clusters
2. Span All Grades Pre-K-12+
3. Texas Achievement Plan Student Plan 6-10 years
4. Enhance Guidance Counselors Counsel-Ratios
5. Build Seamless Connections Post Secondary Options
6. Establish Extended Learning Internships/Student CTSO
7. Build Strong Partnerships Business Partnerships
8. Professional Development Expand Teachers Skills
Elementary
At the desk where I sit, I have learned one great truth. The answer for all our national
problems - - The answer for all the problems of the world - - comes to a single word. That
word is “EDUCATION”
- - Lyndon B. Johnson - -
AchieveTexas Career Development
Adult Lifelong Learning
Postsecondary Education or Training / Preparation
High School / Concentration
Middle School / Exploration
Elementary/ Awareness
College and Career Readiness
Achieve Texas Career Development Model
Adult Lifelong Learning
Postsecondary Education or Training / Preparation
High School / Concentration
Middle School / Exploration
Elementary/ Awareness
Career AwarenessPre-Kindergarten – Fifth Grades
To assist students with:
• Learning more about themselves
• Understanding the world of work
• Developing respect for all types of work
• Providing foundational knowledge about the
federal career clusters
The 16 Career Clusters
Elementary Career Month
• Video-Counselor &
Teacher
• Counselor Guide
• Teacher Curriculum
• Career Month Forms
• Parent Activities
• Pre-Test Post-Test Activity
Counselor Guide
• Introduction
• Campus Activities
• Classroom Ideas
• Career Month Contest
• Support Materials
• Pre-Test Post-Test Activity
Workforce of the future
• Workforce – Educated and Skilled
• Globalization – Electronically Connected
• High Demand Occupations – High Tech-
High Touch
• Multiple Careers – 9-15 Careers
• Continued Education - Lifelong Learning
• Profit Controls – Downsizing /Off-Shoring
Teacher Activity Packet
• Teacher Training Video• Our Challenge• Achieve Texas Information• 16 Federal Career Clusters• Business and Industry Information
• Important Skills• Industry Trends
• Career Reference Web Sites• Social Development Competencies• Career Development Activities
• Classroom Activities• Classroom Discussion/Journal Topics
Career Month Materials
Career Month Sample Letters
Career Month – Sample Certificates
Career Month - Family Activity Calendar
• Career Activity for Each Day
• Parenting Tips for Career Awareness
• Contact Information
Additional Resources
http://cte.unt.edu/
http://www.achievetexas.org/
http://www.cityofdenton.com/
Career Awareness Activities: Pre-Kindergarten – Fifth Grades
• Career Presentations or Field Trips
• Career Fairs
• Career On Wheels
• Door Decorating Contest
• Career Games / Puzzles
• Career Announcements
• Role Playing Activities
• College Day / Educator Panels
• Tour of the Advanced Technology Complex
• Post-Secondary Education / Training Options
Pre-Test/Post Test
• At the beginning of the Activity
– Have students list as many careers as you can
• At the End of the Activity
– Have students list as many careers as you can
Support Materials
“The future belongs to those who believe
in the beauty of their dreams.”- - Eleanor Roosevelt - -
Career Development Materials
• Career Resource Guide (Counselor)
• Teacher Career Curriculum Activities (All
Grade Levels and Special Programs)
• Elementary Career Calendar (Parents)
https://sites.google.com/site/dentonisdcte/
Carla RugeDirector of Career and Technical
Education
(940)369-4850cruge@dentonisd.org
Jeanie BraggLead Career Counselor
(940)369-1033jbragg@dentonisd.org
Denton Independent School District