Redirection before Misdirection
Why do so many youth change majors in college, plan to go to college but never go, enter college but drop out, enroll in the military in their 20’s, or get stuck working a job they hate?
Why are post-secondary completion rates dropping?
How will graduation pathways help us?
What have I already done in school to help me prepare for what I should do after high school? Why am I going to college and struggling so badly?
(Level 1):
A.1 Identify occupational interests, aptitudes, and abilities.
A.2 Relate interests, aptitudes and abilities to appropriate occupations.
A.3 Identify desired lifestyle and relate to selected occupations.
A.4 Develop a career path for selected occupation.
B.8 Conduct a job search.
D.22 Comprehend written communications.
D.23 Communicate in writing.
F.33 Base decisions on values and goals.
G.38 Evaluate a career plan to determine appropriate postsecondary educational options.
G.40 Conduct a job analysis.
G.41 Apply critical thinking skills.
G.43 Demonstrate how to use group dynamics techniques.
G.48 Demonstrate openness to change.
G.54 Set and prioritize goals and establish a timeline for achieving them..
G.55 Apply the problem-solving process to complex problems.
(Level 2):
A.1 Identify occupational interests, aptitudes and abilities.
Project Overview
Program Model
11/12
Project Summary
This PBL is to be used EARLY in the program year. Students will work over the next three weeks learning how to direct or redirect before they misdirect, establishing which post high school path will lead them to a successful future. Students will work on learning grad pathways guide, assessing their career options based on values and goals, create a graduation plan for themselves using a solid format to help them establish this appropriate path, and prepare for a future post high school in one of the 3 E’s of JAG- Enrollment, Enlistment, or Employment.
Supporting Documents
Reflection Template
Discussion Questions From Break Away
Graduation Plan
Kick off to PBL- Lesson Plan for -Breaking Away
Pathways Prep Guide_
Career Exploration WKST
Intro to PBL- Lesson Plan for -Breaking Away
JAG Graduation Pathway Verification Doc
Learning Style Worksheet
Pathways Middle School Toolkit