Academic and Career Planning And PI-26
Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult and community supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post-secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the PI26 legislation requires public school districts to provide academic and career planning services to students in grades 6 through 12.
The ACP is a 4 part process of KNOW, EXPLORE, PLAN, AND GO which students developed throughout Middle School and High School. At Weston School District, we are proud that we have implemented career planning with students and will continue to do so.
PI-26 is the legislation that requires Academic and Career Planning to take place in all public school in the State of Wisconsin. Each school district must provide evidence of their implementation of PI-26.
In order to be college & career ready, students in grades 6-12 will be creating an Academic & Career Plan. Students will have the opportunities to take coursework and gain experiences that align with their post-secondary plans. These experiences will build credentials that have value for college admissions and future employment.
Weston School District Mission Statement: To enable all students to reach their full potential through a safe, responsible, and respectful learning community.
The School Board of the Weston School District shall provide access to an education for employment program approved by the state superintendent. The purpose of the education for employment program is to prepare elementary and secondary pupils for employment, to promote cooperation between business and industry and public schools, and to establish a role for public schools in the economic development of Wisconsin.
The School District of Weston provides students with the opportunity to participate in Youth Apprenticeships, School to Work, and Job Shadowing programs. Weston utilizes career awareness in all classes including Technical Education, Agriculture, and Business Education Program. Every other year Weston holds a Career Fair with collaboration of the local business community, Sophomore students are required to enroll in a Career’s course and design a career portfolio. Through the utilization of Career Cruising, career exploration events, self assessment and career conferencing with guidance, Weston prepares students for life beyond high school in a variety of ways.
School District of Weston staff, parents, community members, business and educational partners all play a part in ensuring our students are college and career ready.
Communication with parents regarding Academic and Career Planning
The School District of Weston Counseling staff meets with students and their parents. The Weston School district communicates with parents via the District Newsletter, District web-site, via parent teacher conferences, Financial Aid Night, Title One Community Nights and parent email.
Engaging community stakeholders in Academic and Career Planning
The School District of Weston partners with several area businesses. These partnerships are developed in part through our School to Work Program, Career Fair, ACP Advisory Committee and associations with alumni.
The School of Weston also partners with local Technical Colleges and Universities. Southwest Technical College, CESA 3 and the University of Wisconsin-Richland Center and University of Wisconsin-Baraboo are strong partners as well as the local Armed Forces.
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