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 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 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Page 1 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1-888-901-5505 | support@myBlueprint.ca MYBLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 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 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Page 2 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1-888-901-5505 | support@myBlueprint.ca MYBLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 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.) 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 ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Page 3 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1-888-901-5505 | support@myBlueprint.ca MYBLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 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/ Page 4 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1-888-901-5505 | support@myBlueprint.ca MYBLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 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 Page 5 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1-888-901-5505 | support@myBlueprint.ca MYBLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ACTION PLAN TIMELINE ACCOUNTABILITY RESOURCES MEASURE SUCCESS Page 6 of 6 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1-888-901-5505 | support@myBlueprint.ca