Profile Planning Guide
Curriculum Council
October 2012
What is the
Profile Planning Guide?
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The Profile Planning Guide is NOT
“just another thing”
The Profile Planning Guide IS
a lens to focus
current efforts
The Profile Planning Guide is
• A process described in a series of steps
• A tool to guide decision making
• A mechanism for capturing and analyzing
data
The Profile Planning Guide is also
• Designed to coordinate locally-driven
priorities
• Designed to empower campuses and
districts
• Available for download*
• Grounded in research
* Download available through an access code provided by Texas College and
Career Readiness Support Center www.txccrsc.org
What Does the Profile Planning
Guide Do?
• Creates the Campus Improvement Plan
• Prepares teacher and students for STAAR
and EOC
• Builds upon your current CCR efforts
• Engages all staff for all students
• Provides tools and resources to develop
a CCR culture
Research and Development
• Based on the Texas College and Career
Readiness Standards
• Based on the research of the Educational
Policy Improvement Center.
• Developed by vertical teams
• Funded by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board
How is the Guide Structured?
• The Profile Planning Guide outlines
six steps:
Building a College and Career
Readiness Foundation
Step 1
Building a College and Career
Ready Culture
• Establishes a conceptual framework
• Establishes a shared understanding
College and Career Readiness
Career
Readiness
College &
Career
Readiness
College
Readiness
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A Comprehensive Approach
• College and career readiness is more than
a cut score
• Behaviors, contextual awareness, and
thinking skills are all part of college and
career readiness
• A comprehensive approach can shape
school practices and student behaviors
Conley, D. (2010). College and Career Ready. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
How do you
THINK
What do you
KNOW
Key Cognitive Strategies
Problem formulation, research,
interpretation, communication, precision
and accuracy
Key Content Knowledge
Key terms & terminology, factual
information, linking ideas, organizing
concepts, academic and technical skills
Key Learning Skills & Techniques
How do you
ACT
Time management, study skills, goal
setting, self-awareness, persistence,
collaborative learning, student
ownership of learning, technological
proficiency, retention of factual
information
Key Transition Knowledge & Skills
How do you
GO
Postsecondary program selection,
admissions requirements, financial
aid,
career pathways, postsecondary culture,
role & identity issues, agency
Gather Data
Step 2
Traditional Data
• SAT/ACT Data
• Percentage of Students Taking Advanced
Courses
• Graduation Plans
• Completion Rates
• State Assessments
Higher Education
• Percentage of last year’s seniors enrolled
in a postsecondary school
• Percentage of students placed in
Developmental Education Classes
• Percentage of this year’s seniors that have
completed an ApplyTexas application
Career
• CTE course taking patterns
• Labor market data
• Percentage of students engaged in
programs of study
• Student career interest inventory
Example
ALL DATA
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
STEM
Marketing, Sales & Service
Manufacturing
Law, Public Safety & Corrections
Information Technology
Human Services
Resources In-District
Hospitality & Tourism
Student Interest
Health Science
Labor Market
Government & Public Administration
Finance
Education and Training
Business, Management, Administration
Arts, AV Technology & Communication
Architecture & Construction
Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources
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5
10
15
20
25
Review Campus Data
Gathering Prompts
Step 3
Campus Data Gathering Prompts
Engage in Leadership
Discussion
Step 4
Discuss Key Content Knowledge Data:
Example Results
38%
07%
55%
05%
01%
94%
Prioritize Goals
Step 5
Engage in Comprehensive
Action Planning
Step 6
AlignedResources
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Hyperlinks
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Center
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Website
Texas College and Career Readiness
Support Center
http://www.txccrsc.org