Implementation Guide

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MYBLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
CREATING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
We recognize that creating a myBlueprint implementation plan for your school requires some thought, so we are here to help out with an easy
step-by-step guide. On the last page, you will find a worksheet that will help you organize and prepare your plan.
STEP 1: OBJECTIVES
It is important to think about what you want to accomplish and the results you would like to see for your school, your staff and your students.
To help you out, we’ve provided some examples of objectives. Feel free to add any of your own.
FOR STUDENTS…
FOR STAFF…
 Ensure students develop an electronic career portfolio
 Ensure students develop a graduation plan
 Ensure students research and choose high school courses relevant
to post-secondary options
 Ensure students set SMART goals and action plans
 Ensure students complete interest and/or learning style
assessments
 Ensure students are aware of post-secondary options and
requirements
 Ensure students set a financial plan/budget
 Ensure students are prepared to complete a job search
 Ensure students self-assess and reflect on their learning
 Ensure students explore and develop a potential career path
 Ensure at-risk students are engaged
 Ensure students are aware of the transferable skills needed to
succeed in today’s labour market
 Afford students the opportunity to share their career plans and
information with parents/guardians
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Implement a structured school-wide career planning program
Assist counsellors in providing career counselling for all students
Assist students in self-directed education and career planning
Provide a better understanding of student post-secondary plans,
interests and learning styles
Be better able to connect students with similar interests
Introduce career planning across the curriculum
Provide useful resources and materials to careers teachers
Implement a consistent curriculum in careers courses
Make the most of limited and structured career planning time
Introduce students to career planning early
Ensure students meet Ministry/District mandates
Ensure students complete a school exit survey
Involve and engage parents in career planning
Increase student engagement and success in school
Improve school retention and graduation rates
Support student reflection about their choices
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STEP 2: ACTION PLAN
Now that you’ve determined your objectives, let’s think about what needs to be done to ensure your objectives are met. We’ve provided a few
examples. Feel free to add your own.
FOR STUDENTS…
FOR STAFF…
 Have students develop and complete a career portfolio/grad plan
 Have students research and make informed decisions about their
high school courses
 Have students add goals and action plans
 Have students share their goals during parent/teacher
interactions
 Have students complete an interest and/or learning styles
assessment
 Have students explore and document post-secondary
opportunities of interest
 Have students explore and document occupations of interest
 Have students document hobbies, interests and skills
 Have students document volunteer and work experiences
 Have students create a resume and/or cover letter
 Have students research criteria for work experience placements
 Have students search for jobs related to occupations of interest
 Implement career planning tools consistently in career classes
 Invite members of the community to speak with students
 Offer school or grade-specific career planning assemblies and/or
workshops
 Introduce career planning tools to parents via various options
 Introduce career planning tools to school staff at a staff meeting
 Track completion of yearly education and career planning
expectations for students in each grade
 Run reports on student post-secondary plans, interests and
learning styles
 Open school computer lab(s) to allow for independent research
 Introduce career planning tools to District personnel to
encourage inter-school and inter-community sessions for postsecondary and career options
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STEP 3: THE DETAILS
You now know your objectives and action plan, so let’s get down to the details. You will want to consider timelines, personnel, types of resources
required and, finally, measures of success.
TIMELINES
ACCOUNTABILITY
REQUIRED RESOURCES
MEASURE SUCCESS
 One class per week for the
entire term
 Career week in [month]
 Every Monday for the entire
school year
 To be completed at home by
students
 Yearly expectations met by
[date]
 During after school clubs
 During open access to school
computer labs
 During work sessions, lunch
hour and study blocks
 During classroom subjects
(math, science, arts, etc.)
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See Step 4: Useful Resources
 Training for staff
 Computer lab
 Mobile lab
 Tablets
 Internet access
 Classroom activities and/or
lesson plans
 Teacher-created activities
 Support documents for staff
 Support materials for parents
 PowerPoint Presentations
 Tutorial Videos
 By completion of yearly
expectations
 By quality of student
reflections and work
submitted
 By quality of student
presentations
 By submission of student
course plans
 By meeting with students to
assess their readiness
 By school usage of career
planning resources
 By student feedback and exit
surveys
 By staff feedback
 By graduation/retention rates
School Counsellors
Vice Principal
Principal
District Staff
Subject Teachers
Parents
Student Leaders
Special Education Teachers
Students
Community
Career Teachers
Work Experience Teachers
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STEP 4: USEFUL RESOURCES
MYBLUEPRINT FEATURES
MATERIALS
SUPPORT OPTIONS
Students
 My Portfolio & Reflections
 High School Planner
 Post-Secondary Planner
 Occupation Planner
 Financial Planner
 Experiences (Resume and Cover Letter)
 Job Finder
 Career Spectrum Assessments
 Goal Setting
 Career IQ
myBlueprint Lessons/Activities
 Creating a Portfolio
 Transitioning to High School
 Financial Planner
 Goal Setting Activity
 Learning Styles Activity
 Occupation Hunt Activity
 Pathways to a Career Activity
 Resume Building
 Cover Letter Building
 Post-Secondary Research
 Culminating Activity
 Activity Worksheet
 45+ more (visit link below)
myBlueprint Training Webinars
 Basics 101 (45 min.)
 Teachers 201 (30 min.)
 Admin/Counsellors 202 (30 min.)
Admin/Counsellors/Teachers
 Student Manager & Expectations Tracker
 Communications/Bulletin Board
 My Classes
 Course Manager
 Exit Survey Setup
 Student View (Demo Student)
 Staff Manager - Counsellor Lead only
 Statistics & Reports
 School Progress
 Assessment Results
 Favourite Post-Secondary Programs
 Favourite Occupations
 Course Forecasting
 On Track to Graduate
Other Materials
 IPP/EPP Grade-Specific Expectations
 Getting Started Guide for Teachers
 Getting Started Guide for Counsellors
 Getting Started Guide for Students
 Getting Started Guide for Parents
 myBlueprint 1-Page Overview
 Parent Newsletter Insert
 Course Package
 PowerPoint Presentation
myBlueprint Tutorial Videos
 Teacher Account (2 min.)
 Counsellor Account (2 min.)
 myBlueprint Intro (3 min.)
 All Student Features (varies)
Dedicated Support
 Request a complimentary one-on-one
implementation plan consultation
 Book a teacher training session
 Share your feedback
 Ask questions
VISIT:
www.myBlueprint.ca/support
CONTACT:
Email help@myBlueprint.ca
Call 1-888-901-5505
DOWNLOAD:
www.myBlueprint.ca/resources/
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OBJECTIVES (TOP 8):
1. _______________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________
ACTION PLAN
TIMELINE
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESOURCES
MEASURE SUCCESS
 Have students create 2 postsecondary / career goals
 Planning 10 class
block 3
 Students
 Planning 10 Teachers
 myBlueprint Goal Setting
video and lesson plan
 Computer lab, internet
 Quality of student work
submitted
 Discussion with counsellor
on post-secondary goals,
research and options
 Ensure students set a financial
plan/create a post-secondary
budget
 Run reports on student postsecondary plans, interests and
learning styles
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ACTION PLAN
TIMELINE
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESOURCES
MEASURE SUCCESS
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