7th Annual CAP Conferences Thursday and Friday March 18-19, 2010 |
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Parents be sure to confirm your CAP appointment |
What is Career Action Planning?
The administration, faculty and staff of the Marion Schools face the challenge of responding to the needs of a diverse student population. In order to respond to the career advisement needs of this large number of students, Career Action Planning (CAP), a teacher/advisor system, has been developed. The aim of the CAP is to assist students and their parents in exploring educational and occupational possibilities and making appropriate career decisions based on a solid base of information. Extensive training and locally designed career curriculum materials are provided to the teacher/advisor annually as part of the school's in-service program.
Marion students will begin to receive intensive career guidance and counseling beginning in grade eight. In Career Orientation classes, students begin to build their career portfolio which includes scores on standardized tests, learning styles, and career interests, as well as a record of the student's previous grades. At this point, students get a better grasp of what they want to be by understanding and analyzing their individual strengths and weaknesses.
The annual CAP conference in grades 8-11 gives students and parents the opportunity to sit down with a trained teacher/advisor and review the career portfolio, select courses and set career goals. Special “Senior Seminars” put the high school seniors in touch with local employers and postsecondary opportunities.
“Career advisor periods” are built around curriculum units on video and computer which give career information in an organized and sequential manner. Students keep accompanying worksheets in their portfolios for future reference as they continue the career development process.
The commitment to career development for all students is shown through the district's support of the CAP program, parent support and the many opportunities provided for students by the faculties and administration of Marion Schools .
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