A NEW VISION:
The WI Comprehensive
School Counseling
and
Individual Learning Plans
Presented by Gary L. Spear ,
School Counseling Consultant, WI Department of Public Instruction , 2008
Power point was revised by Pamela Hilleshiem Setz, CESA 5, 2010
The New Model is aimed at
Reducing Student Failures!
► Highest
failure rates in K-12 education:
Grade 9
► Failure rates are highly correlated to
dropping out of high school
► Some factors:
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Failure
Failure
Failure
Failure
to
to
to
to
connect to goals after high school
enroll in exploratory or CTE courses
connect with an adult in school
transition to new environment
Redesign for Success
► Comprehensive
► Student
School Counseling Program
and Parent Educational/
Career Planning Conferences
► Individual
Learning Plans (ILP)
Comprehensive School Counseling
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A Comprehensive School Counseling program is driven by
student data; is based on standards in academic, career
and personal/social development; and promotes/enhances
the learning process for all students!
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The Comprehensive School Counseling program:
• ensures equity and access to a rigorous education
for all students
• identifies the knowledge and skills all students
will acquire
• is delivered to all students in a systematic fashion
• is based on data-driven decision making
• is provided by a state-credentialed school
counselor
Comprehensive School Counseling
► As
students understand themselves, explore
the world around them and establish goals
for their futures, they begin to see why an
education is important. They no longer
attend school simply to receive a diploma or
avoid truancy. Instead, students understand
the connection between success in school
today and success in their lives and careers
tomorrow.
Parent and Student
Educational/Career Conferences
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Conferencing is a process that involves activities
planned and directed by school counselors that
assists students in planning, monitoring, and
managing their own learning, as well as, their
personal and career development.
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Through these activities, students are encouraged and
given opportunities to set and evaluate their educational
and career goals and develop their Individual Learning Plan
that will help them achieve their educational, career and
life goals.
P/S Conference Benefits
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Students take responsibility for their future
Students and parents gain insight into student’s
growth and development
Parents feel more informed and involved
Students and parents are motivated to be involved
earlier in post-secondary planning
Student apprehension about school and future
goals is reduced
A connection is developed between school,
parents, and students to ensure academic success
Purpose of the
Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
► Provide
students with structured opportunities in
grades 8-12 to:
 Investigate the inter-relationship of their
educational achievements,
 Define their life goals,
 Engage in career planning, training and placement,
 Evaluate the present job market and analyze future
trends
 Propose career options based on their Individual
Learning Plan.
The Difference between a Learning
Record and Individual Learning Plan
► Learning
Record versus Learning Plan
 Traditional Four Year Plan
►A
format that serves as a learning record and looks
at the past . Asks “What classes have you taken?”
 Individual Learning Plan
►A
format that identifies what is to be achieved and
looks toward the future. Asks “What classes are
needed to make you successful in achieving your
future goals?”
Four Year Plan – A Record of Courses
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN
1.
2.
Use pencil. Write in the courses you plan to take throughout high school.
a. Consider your school’s sample four-year course plans for the career major(s) which interests you.
b. Consider the following: Graduation Requirements / Postsecondary Admissions Requirements / NCAA Eligibility Requirements / Scholarship Requirements
Review your 4-Year High School Course Plan each semester.
a.
Make revisions as needed.
c. Add your grades and credits for the previous semester.
9TH GRADE
1ST SEMSTER
Grade
10TH GRADE
2ND SEMESTER
Grade
1ST SEMESTER
Grade
2ND SEMESTER
TOTAL CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
11TH GRADE
1ST SEMSTER
Grade
Grade
12TH GRADE
2ND SEMESTER
Grade
1ST SEMESTER
Grade
2ND SEMESTER
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CUMULATIVE CREDITS
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
CLASS RANK
Grade
Individual Learning Plan
Program of Study: Name _____________________________Date _______________________________
Learner Signature ___________________________________
Advisor Signature _________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if required)__________________
This plan of study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as you continue your career path. Courses listed within this plan
are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. All plans should meet high school
graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
9th Grade
Technical College
 Child Care
For more information visit :
http://www.witechcolleges.com/
Work-based Learning Options
10th Grade
11th Grade
Two Year College
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Pre-Education
Family Services and Child Development
Secondary Education
Health, Physical Education & Recreation
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
History
For more information visit::
http://www.uwc.edu/
Short-Term Training Options
Job-Shadowing:
Internship/Mentorship:
On-The-Job Training:
12th Grade
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Teacher Aide
Child Care as a Profession
Physical and Intellectual Development
Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
Conversational Spanish
College/University
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Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics Education
Music/Vocal and Instrumental Ed
Science Education
Career & Technology Education
For more information visit::
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/index.asp
Individual Learning Plan
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ILP’s meet benchmarks within the Model
Academic Standards for school counseling
► ILP’s
take into account what happens to students
outside the walls of the school building
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ILP’s can provide a process and product for
students to use that opens them up to unique
educational and career opportunities
Sample ILP Benchmarks
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B.1 Apply the skills necessary to improve learning and
make successful academic transitions
 B.8.1.2 Apply critical thinking skills for making successful academic
transitions
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E.1 Apply self-knowledge in the decision-making or goalsetting process
 E.8.1.1 Develop an action plan to achieve short- and long-term
goals
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H.1 Attain educational achievement and performance levels
needed to reach personal and career goals
 H.8.1.5 Develop an individual learning plan to enhance educational
achievement and attain career goals
ILP Components
► Curricular
Domains
[required]
 Academic
 Career
 Personal/Social
► Program
of Study
[required]
► Portfolio
/ E-Portfolio
[highly suggested]
Curricular Domains
► Establish
learning and/or developmental goals in
the three domains including action plans and
review
 Academic
► Plan
of Study; achievement; attendance; etc.
 Career
► Cluster;
pathway; plan of study; experiential; education; etc.
 Personal/Social
► Peer;
family & friends; organizations; community; etc.
Domain Goals
Individual Learning Plan
2008-2009
Academic
Career
Student _____________________
Goals
Personal/Social
Grade ______________
Action Plan
Review
Academic
Education
Plan of Study[college]
Career
Experiential
Plan of Study[career]
Personal/Social
Family & friends
Civic/community
Student signature _______________________________
Date ____________
Parent signature
_______________________________
Date ____________
Counselor/advisor _______________________________
Date ____________
PROGRAM of STUDY
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Learner Name ______________________________________
Learner Signature ___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (if required)__________________
Date _____________________________________
Advisor Signature _________________________
This plan of study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as you continue your career path. Courses listed within this plan
are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. All plans should meet high school
graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 9
Algebra I or Geometry
Physical Science
Geography/State History
English 10
Geometry or Algebra II
Biology I
World History
English 11
Algebra II, Trigonometry or Statistics
Chemistry
American History
English 12
Trigonometry or Statistics or Calculus
Physics or Environmental Science
Economics/Government
Required Courses/Electives
Required Courses/Electives
PE, Health, Art, Foreign
Language, or Computer
Technology
PE, Health, Art, Foreign
Language, or Computer
Technology
Career Electives
Career Electives
Healthy Life Choices
Career Orientation
Technical College
 Child Care
For more information visit :
http://www.witechcolleges.com/
Work-based Learning Options
Additional High School Electives
On-The-Job Training:
Child Care
Two Year College
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Pre-Education
Family Services and Child Development
Secondary Education
Health, Physical Education & Recreation
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
History
For more information visit::
http://www.uwc.edu/
Short-Term Training Options
Job-Shadowing:
Internship/Mentorship:
Technical College Electives
Parenting & Child Development
Marriage & Family Life
Psychology
Sociology
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Teacher Aide
Child Care as a Profession
Physical and Intellectual Development
Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
Conversational Spanish
College/University
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Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics Education
Music/Vocal and Instrumental Ed
Science Education
Career & Technology Education
For more information visit::
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/index.asp
Suggested Portfolio Components
► Statement
of Purpose / Career Goal
► Transcript
► Assessment
and Inventory data
► Cover Letters / Letters of Recommendation
► Strengths and Skills
► Leadership Activities
► Plan for Achieving a Career Goal
Portfolio Components
► Work
Experience
► Supervised Work-based Learning
► Service Learning/Community-Volunteer
Service
► Extra/Co-Curricular Activities
► Awards and Honors
► Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
► 21st Century Skills
Ways to Evaluation and
Determine Impact of the ILP
► Participation
data in conferences and ILP
related activities
► Student feedback on ILP related activities
► Parent/guardian feedback
► School improvement data goals that relate
to the ILP
► Standards and benchmarks accomplished
► Postsecondary data in acceptation,
attendance and completion.
Summary
► The
Individualized Learning Plan should
begin by 8th grade and continue being
developed in a systematic fashion through
12th grade.
► Students will become more successful in
following their hopes
and dreams when
they have a well
thought out plan
to follow!
For More Information
► Please
contact your school counselor:
► Name:
► Phone
► Please
/ E-mail:
contact your local School to Work
Coordinator:
► Name:
► Phone/E-mail: