K-12 Guidance and Counseling Curriculum - In Partnership with Career and Technical Education
Vision:
Upon graduation, all Mesa Public Schools (MPS) students will be ready to meet their college/career goals.
Mission: Through classroom lessons, small group activities, data analysis, and programs and interventions, our school counselors
ensure that ALL students have the academic, career, and personal/social skills they need to be successful.
Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)
Board of Education approved Education and Career Action Plans for all Arizona students grades 9-12 (R7-2-302.05). “Effective for the graduation class of 2013, schools shall complete for every student in grades 9-12 an Arizona Education and Career Action Plan.”
Arizona Philosophy ~
We as educators believe that integrating an Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) process into all facets of the school experience enables students to be lifelong learners and problem-solvers, developing and applying 21st century skills to their life experiences, as students, as workers, as consumers, and as responsible citizens.
With the ability to identify skills and interests and to apply that knowledge to create their own ECAP, our students will have developed needed skills to advance in a more fluid, seamless transition, meeting 21st Century technologies and work place postsecondary requirements.
Arizona Department of Education (ADE) – 2008
College and Career Readiness Framework
2014-2015 - K – 6th grade portion
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date
K-6TH
Academic
-Review academic
progress to include
interventions or
advisements
Interventions, as needed
August – May
(ongoing)
Pre/Post Assessment, Program
Evaluations, Process and Perception
Data, Grades, Discipline and
Attendance Reports
Kindergarten
Academic/Extracurricular Listening and Focusing Attention The Learner Song
-Goal Setting Lesson
- Refer to warm up activity from Second Step Unit 1, Lesson 1
Learn skills for listening and paying attention
August
Extracurricular
-Other activities the
student might wish to
note (Personal/Social
Development)
Too Good For Violence- Lesson 1 (Modified)
–Communication Skills Lesson
“The Place Where Respect Begins” -Not linked
I am respectful -worksheet
Sample Peacemaker posters
Define Peacemaker/ Respect
Demonstrate the social skill of introducing oneself
September Pre/Post Assessment
A Bug and a Wish -Conflict Resolution Lesson Calm-Down Song
- Reference to warm up activity from Second Step, Unit 1, Lesson 5
Use words to solve problems with another person
October
When I Feel Angry-Self/Anger Management Lesson
-Refer to belly breathing activity from Second Step, Unit 3, Lesson 14
Identify positive strategies to calm anger
Identify and express feelings
November
Celebrating Our Special Selves-Diversity Lesson
-Refer to Too Good for Violence curriculum)
Discuss respect for differences and identify one’s own special
qualities
-“Me Puppet” worksheet
December
Accidents-Communications Skills Lesson
- Refer to warm up activity from Second Step, Unit 2, Lesson 10
Practice identifying accidents and correct responses for
when accidents occur
January
Playing-Friendship Skills Lesson Problem Solving (song)
- Refer to warm up activity from Second Step, Unit 4, Lesson 20
Practice inviting someone to play
Understand sharing, trading and turn taking as solutions
February
Handling Having Things Taken Away-Communication Lesson
- Refer to warm-up in Second Step, Unit 4, Lesson 23
Identify and generate solutions for a situation
where something is taken away
March
Career
-Explore Career
Opportunities.
Workers in our Community-Career Lesson
Identify a variety of careers in the community
April/May
Pre/Post Assessment
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date
1st Academic/Career/Extracur
ricular
Leo the Lighting Bug - Goal Setting Lesson
Identify 2 skills and a strategy to practice for the year
August Pre/Post Assessment
Extracurricular
-Other activities the
student might wish to note
(Personal/Social
Development)
Tattling or Reporting-Communications Skills Lesson
Identify tattling statements and when and how to effectively report
matters
September
The Way I Feel The Feelings Song
Identify different feelings, describe body language
Increase awareness and practice of speaking, listening and nonverbal
behavior as forms of communication
October
Managing Worry Calm-Down Song
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 3, Lesson 16
DVD - Part: 1 & 2
Learn skills to manage worry
Differentiate between peer and adult support
November
Self-Talk for Calming Down – Regina’s Big Mistake The Anger Song
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 3, Lesson 15
Learn coping skills for managing stress, conflict and life events
December
Personal Space Camp -
Personal Space Certificate
Demonstrate respect for personal space and boundaries of others
January
Piggy Monday
Identify ways to demonstrate good manners in school
February
Respecting Differences – Diversity Lesson
-Refer to Too Good for Violence: 1st Grade, Lesson 5
Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate differences for individuals
and groups (including culture/ethnicity)
March
Career
-Explore Career
Opportunities
Whose Tools are These? - Career Lesson
Identify 4 career types and define tools for different careers
April /May Pre/Post Assessment
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time
Frame
Data Element Completion Date
2nd Academic/Career/Extracur
ricular
Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? – Goal Setting Lesson
Students will use effective communication skills and understand
consequences of decisions and choices
August
Pre/post Assessment
Extracurricular
Other activities the
student might wish to note
(Personal/Social
Development)
Problem Solving – Part 1 – Coping Skills Lesson
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 17
DVD - Part: 1, 2, 3, & 4
Identify alternative solutions to a problem
Develop effective coping skills
Learn when, where and how to seek help
September
Problem Solving – Part 2 – Coping Skills Lesson Step Up (song)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 18
DVD - Part: 1-4, 5, 6, & 7
Identify alternative solutions to a problem
Develop effective coping skills
Learn when and how to seek help
October
Bad Case of the Tattle Tongue
-Communication Skills Lesson
Identify tattling vs. reporting
Choose a reporting strategy and
illustrate that strategy
November
Taking Responsibility Step Up (song)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 19
Learn/practice skills to take responsibility for their actions by admitting,
apologizing and making amends
December
The Dot – Motivation lesson
Identify attitudes and behavior that lead to successful learning
January
Responding to Playground Exclusion
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 20
Apply problem solving steps to playground problems
February
Academic/Extracurricular
(Personal/Social
Development)
Ellison the Elephant – Strengths Lesson
Audio
Identify personal strengths and understand that all people have
different strengths
March Pre/Post Assessment
Career
Explore career
opportunities
How to Get a Job By ME- The Boss
-Career Lesson (2 Lessons)
Identify 6 types of careers and examples of jobs
Select a career preference
April/May
Pre/Post Assessment
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time
Frame
Data Element Completion Date
3rd Academic/Career/Extracur
ricular
Planning to Learn – Goal Setting Lesson Be a Learner (song)
-Begin at the Brain Builder in Second Step: Unit 1, Lesson 4
Learn/apply time and task management skills
Develop action plan to set and achieve realistic goals and balance life
schedule
August
Pre/Post Assessment
Extracurricular
Other activities the
student might wish to
note (Personal/Social
Development)
Friendship – Enemy Pie – Friendship Skills Lesson
Identify traits of a good friend
Understand behaviors that hurt friendships or benefit friendship
September
Accepting Differences – Diversity Lesson Empathy Song
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 8
Identify similarities and differences between people
Understand how people feel when they are teased about being
different (through awareness of, and respect for individual, group,
cultural and ethnic differences)
October
Problem Solving – Pt. 1 – Conflict Resolution Lesson
- Refer to warm up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 17
DVD - Part: 1, 2, & 3
Identify problem-solving steps, identify problems, and identify
blaming language
November
Problem Solving – Pt. 2 – Conflict Resolution Lesson Step Up (song)
- Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 18
DVD - Part: 1-3, 4, 5, & 6
Identify problem-solving steps, identify problems, propose solutions
Determine if solutions are safe and respectful, and identify blaming
language
December
Peer Exclusion – Communication Skills Lesson Step Up (song)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 20
Learn/apply problem-solving skills for exclusion by peers
January
Peer Pressure – Communication Skills Lesson Step Up (song)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 21
Learn/apply problem-solving skills for being negatively peer-pressure
February
Academic
Review academic
progress to include
needed interventions or
advisements
Types of Tests
Demonstrate knowledge of different tests and apply test-taking
strategies
March
Pre/Post Assessment
Career
Explore Career
Opportunities
Working
Analyze benefits, skills, and educational requirements for a career
interest
April/May
Pre/Post Assessment
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time
Frame
Data Element Completion Date
4th Academic/Career/Extracur
ricular Respecting Similarities and Differences Walk Walk Walk (music video)
-Diversity Lesson
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 4 - DVD
Identify clues that lead to recognize other people’s feelings and
identify similarities and differences between how two people feel
Recognize, accept and respect differences
August
Pre/Post Assessment
Extracurricular
Other activities the
student might wish to note
(Personal/Social
Development)
Understanding Different Perspectives – Goal Setting Lesson
Walk Walk Walk (music video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 6 - DVD
Identify differing perspectives in given scenarios
September
Calming Down Anger – Self-Control Lesson Calm Down (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 12
DVD - Part: 1 & 2 (Additional/alternate videos-Unit 2, Lesson 10 Part 1, 2 & 3)
Identify anger provoking situations
Identify and demonstrate anger management techniques such as deep
breathing to help manage stress, conflict and life events
October
Avoid Jumping to Conclusions – Problem Solving Lesson Calm Down (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 14
DVD – Part: 1 & 2
Identify and demonstrate assertiveness skills
and positive self-talk statements to keep from jumping to conclusions
November
Handling Put-Downs– Conflict Resolution Lesson Calm Down (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 15
DVD – Part: 1, 2 & 3
Identify and demonstrate strategies for handling put-downs
Understand the concept of consequences for choices/behavior
December
Taking Responsibility Step Up (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 20
DVD - Part: 1 & 2
Identify and Practice Problem-Solving Steps to handle situations
where they wronged someone and demonstrate offering apologies
January
Rumors-The Student From Zombie Island
Define what is a rumor and learn/demonstrate ways to handle rumors
March
Anxiety-Coping Skills Lesson Calm Down (video)
- Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 13
DVD – Part: 1 & 2
Identify situations that cause anxiety
Learn/demonstrate how to manage
April
Career
Explore Career
Opportunities
Careers and Personalities
Match careers to personality types
Choose a career type that matches your personality type
May Pre/Post Assessment
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date
5th Academic/Career/Extracur
ricular
A Matter of Time - Goal Setting Lesson
A Matter of Time PowerPoint
Learn how to prioritize and set a schedule
August
Pre/Post Assessment
Extracurricular
Other activities the
student might wish to note
(Personal/Social
Development)
Accepting Differences – Diversity Lesson Walk Walk Walk (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 6
DVD-Part: 1 & 2
Define prejudice and identify similarities and differences between
two people
Recognize, accept and respect differences
September
Disagreeing Respectfully Walk Walk Walk (video)
–Conflict Resolution Skills Lesson
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 7
DVD-Part: 1 & 2
Distinguish between respectful/disrespectful ways to disagree
Identify and demonstrate skills for disagreeing respectfully
October
Calming Down – Coping Strategy Lesson Calm Down (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 10, Part 1 & 2
(Additional/alternate videos-Unit 2, Lesson 9, Part 1 & 2)
Learn and demonstrate techniques for managing stress and life events
November
Handling Put-Downs– Conflict Resolution Skills Lesson Calm Down (video)
-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 14
DVD-Part: 1, 2, & 3
Identify strategies for handling put-downs
Learn/demonstrate when and how to use assertive statements
December
Dealing With Gossip – Conflict Resolution Skills Lesson Step Up (video)
-Refer to warm-up on Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 20
DVD-Part: 1 & 2
Generate ideas for refusing or avoiding harmful gossip
Learn/demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills
January
Dealing With Peer Pressure Step Up (video)
-Refer to warm-up on Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 21
DVD-Part: 1, 2, & 3
Identify and demonstrate assertiveness skills to resist peer pressure
and manage stress and conflict
February
Academic
Review academic
progress to include
needed interventions
or advisements
Testing Anxiety
Choose strategies to use while taking tests.
Apply the study skills necessary to be successful
March
Pre/Post Evaluations
Career
Explore Career
Opportunities
Holland University
Choose one of the 6 career types based on your personality
Match personality to careers
April/May
Pre/Post Evaluations
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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date
6th
Academic/Career/Posts
econdary/
Extracurricular
The Crow and the Pitcher - Goal Setting Lesson
Create an academic goal and plan necessary steps to reach it
Identify alternative ways to reach goals
August
Pre/Post Evaluations
Extracurricular
Other activities the
student might wish to
note (Personal/Social
Development)
Cyberbullying Lesson
Cyberbullying PowerPoint
Learn about different types of cyberbullying
Identify strategies to address cyberbullying
September Pre/Post Evaluations
Career
Identifying career
plans, options
Explore career
opportunities, interests
or skills
Explore career
opportunities
What you learn is what you earn/Reality Check
(2 Lessons) -
Lesson 1 Lesson 1 PowerPoint
Lesson 2-Reality Check
So You Want to Be…-Handout
Identify personal preferences and interests influencing career
choices and success
Reality Check Game
October and
November
Pre Assessment
Process, perception and results
data
Lesson outcome/product
Mission Possible Booklet/Interest Inventory
(2 lessons) - Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Inventory Booklet
Mission Possible Interest Inventory
Consider personal interests and abilities and relate them to different
career choices
December and
January
Exploring a Career Interest
“Occupational Outlook” Handbooks
Analyze chosen careers
February
Academic
Plan coursework
Step Up/MyMPS – Transition prep./Education Plan (Course
registration)
Involving Elementary and Jr. High Counselor collaboration
February Lesson outcome/product
Career
Identify postsecondary
career plans, options,
interests or skills
Resume Foundation Lesson
Lesson(s)
Learn how to write a resume
March and
April
Lesson outcome/product
Results data
Academic
Review academic progress
to include needed
interventions or
advisements
A Closer Look at Junior High - Transition Lesson
On Our Way to Jr. High - Carson Transition Ppt. sample
Transitions – Consider expected changes in junior high school
April/May
Pre/Post Assessment