EdS Sunny Pointe Elementary Blue Springs MO ttoddbssdnet wwwkcschoolcounselorchicblogspotcom To Careers Week and BEYOND Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program Content Standards and GLEs addressed and taught ID: 538070
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Tosha Todd School Counselor, LPC, Ed.S.Sunny Pointe ElementaryBlue Springs, MOttodd@bssd.netwww.kcschoolcounselorchic.blogspot.com
To Careers Week and BEYOND!Slide2
Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program Content Standards and GLE’s addressed and taughtStrand CD – Career Development; Big Ideas 7, 8, and 9Get’s kids EXCITED about their futures!Concepts:Integration of Self-knowledge into Life and Career Plans
Adaptations to world of work changesRespect for all workCareer decision makingEducation and career requirementsPersonal Skills for Job SuccessJob Seeking Skills
In my building…fulfills a CSIP goal for career education and growth plan goal
Why Have an Elementary Careers Week?Slide3
When is the best time of year to have Careers Week?Look at building scheduleDetermine a “less busy” time of yearI schedule mine in December – do careers lesson in November
When?Slide4
Who participates in Careers Week?At SPE, everyone! Kindergarten – 5th gradeApproximately 580 students participateWho?Slide5
How is Careers Week Organized?
Form a team! You can’t do it alone!Ask for a volunteer from each grade level so they have input.Slide6
Pick a ThemeWhy? It helps FOCUS the events for the weekIdeas!To Careers Week and BeyondSTEMYou can be ANYTHINGCollege and Career ReadyOh the Places You’ll Go
Next Step…Slide7
Last year at SPE – we did a careers dress up day for the kids and teachersCollege t-shirt dayThis year we will continue with those two days but we are theming it to follow our kids through their school careers so Monday – SPE day (wear spirit wear)Tuesday – PKMS day (wear purple and white)Wednesday – BSHS day (wear purple and gold)
Thursday – College day – wear your future college clothingFriday – Career Day – dress like your future careerTHEME DAYS!Slide8
College Spirit Day!Slide9
You can do ALL school participation or only certain grade levelsEverything on one day or throughout the weekLean on your team to help you make these decisions
START SMALL!!!! How much time do you want to commit to Career Day? (2 hours, 3 hours, etc.) It may look different for each grade level.Do you need to reschedule lunch shifts, recess, special classes?If you are going to do an extended time frame, schedule in restroom breaks for students and guest speakers
Organization and SchedulingSlide10
This can look however you want – At SPE this is what we doEach grade level has the expectation of doing a minimum of 2 careers focused activities during the week**Each grade level has the expectation of having a minimum of 3 guest speakers visit them to share about their careerA grade level representative will send email report to me outlining ALL activities and speakers a week before so we (office staff, administrators, etc.) know what activities will be going on
Expectations for Careers WeekSlide11
Send potential guest speakers the first informational letter after you have made an initial contact with them through phone or e-mail.When you have received confirmation, send follow up questionnaire to get more information about them. Also provide them with possible questions, etc. (see attached information)Make sure you have any necessarily technology available to the guest speaker
Guest SpeakersSlide12
Things to Consider:Guests should be able to speak to children at their levelGuests should be able to stay on topicGuests should be able to commit to taking the time off to participateTry to get guest speakers from all six career pathsGet speakers from a variety of post-secondary options
Guest SpeakersSlide13
Name TagsClass meeting with students regarding behavior expectations on career day, being good listeners, asking “smart” questions, etc.Having chairs and desks moved and classroom arranged and ready for guest speakerHave activities for the week ready
Teacher PreparationSlide14
At SPE I…Teach my careers lessons in November to support what teachers will do during Careers week in DecemberProvide resources to teachersHELP wherever I need to!Do several bulletin boardsCoordinate events throughout building
What Does the Counselor Do?Slide15
Mystery TeacherInteractive Bulletin BoardsCareer Fair – like science fair – have students or classrooms create a science fair type project on a specific careerDoor decorating contest - local university themed or themed differentlyVideosPhoto booth
Fun Activities!Slide16
If you have the space – do a career fair in the gym or cafeteriaHave each teacher in a grade level secure a speaker and rotate classes for several hoursMake sure you have a variety of careersIdeas!!!!Slide17
Where to find GREAT Ideas!PinterestYouTubeTeachers Pay TeachersCounselor BlogsA Good Ole Google SearchThe Amazing Resource Guide I have for you!!
Resources!Slide18
Now for the FUN STUFF!Slide19Slide20Slide21Slide22
Have students and teachers fill out evaluation formsSend a formal thank you letter from the school to all guest speakersHave students write thank you notes to the guest speakers as wellAfter the Dust SettlesSlide23Slide24Slide25Slide26Slide27
RESOURCES A list of elementary careers resources is included in your packetSlide28
Questions???