K-12 Guidance and Counseling Curriculum - In Partnership with Career and Technical Education

Vision:

Upon graduation, all Mesa Public Schools (MPS) students will be ready to meet their college/career goals.

Mission: Through classroom lessons, small group activities, data analysis, and programs and interventions, our school counselors

ensure that ALL students have the academic, career, and personal/social skills they need to be successful.

Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP)

Board of Education approved Education and Career Action Plans for all Arizona students grades 9-12 (R7-2-302.05). “Effective for the graduation class of 2013, schools shall complete for every student in grades 9-12 an Arizona Education and Career Action Plan.”

Arizona Philosophy ~

We as educators believe that integrating an Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) process into all facets of the school experience enables students to be lifelong learners and problem-solvers, developing and applying 21st century skills to their life experiences, as students, as workers, as consumers, and as responsible citizens.

With the ability to identify skills and interests and to apply that knowledge to create their own ECAP, our students will have developed needed skills to advance in a more fluid, seamless transition, meeting 21st Century technologies and work place postsecondary requirements.

Arizona Department of Education (ADE) – 2008

College and Career Readiness Framework

2014-2015 - K – 6th grade portion

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date

K-6TH

Academic

-Review academic

progress to include

interventions or

advisements

Interventions, as needed

August – May

(ongoing)

Pre/Post Assessment, Program

Evaluations, Process and Perception

Data, Grades, Discipline and

Attendance Reports

Kindergarten

Academic/Extracurricular Listening and Focusing Attention The Learner Song

-Goal Setting Lesson

- Refer to warm up activity from Second Step Unit 1, Lesson 1

Learn skills for listening and paying attention

August

Extracurricular

-Other activities the

student might wish to

note (Personal/Social

Development)

Too Good For Violence- Lesson 1 (Modified)

–Communication Skills Lesson

“The Place Where Respect Begins” -Not linked

I am respectful -worksheet

Sample Peacemaker posters

Define Peacemaker/ Respect

Demonstrate the social skill of introducing oneself

September Pre/Post Assessment

A Bug and a Wish -Conflict Resolution Lesson Calm-Down Song

- Reference to warm up activity from Second Step, Unit 1, Lesson 5

Use words to solve problems with another person

October

When I Feel Angry-Self/Anger Management Lesson

-Refer to belly breathing activity from Second Step, Unit 3, Lesson 14

Identify positive strategies to calm anger

Identify and express feelings

November

Celebrating Our Special Selves-Diversity Lesson

-Refer to Too Good for Violence curriculum)

Discuss respect for differences and identify one’s own special

qualities

-“Me Puppet” worksheet

December

Accidents-Communications Skills Lesson

- Refer to warm up activity from Second Step, Unit 2, Lesson 10

Practice identifying accidents and correct responses for

when accidents occur

January

Playing-Friendship Skills Lesson Problem Solving (song)

- Refer to warm up activity from Second Step, Unit 4, Lesson 20

Practice inviting someone to play

Understand sharing, trading and turn taking as solutions

February

Handling Having Things Taken Away-Communication Lesson

- Refer to warm-up in Second Step, Unit 4, Lesson 23

Identify and generate solutions for a situation

where something is taken away

March

Career

-Explore Career

Opportunities.

Workers in our Community-Career Lesson

Identify a variety of careers in the community

April/May

Pre/Post Assessment

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date

1st Academic/Career/Extracur

ricular

Leo the Lighting Bug - Goal Setting Lesson

Identify 2 skills and a strategy to practice for the year

August Pre/Post Assessment

Extracurricular

-Other activities the

student might wish to note

(Personal/Social

Development)

Tattling or Reporting-Communications Skills Lesson

Identify tattling statements and when and how to effectively report

matters

September

The Way I Feel The Feelings Song

Identify different feelings, describe body language

Increase awareness and practice of speaking, listening and nonverbal

behavior as forms of communication

October

Managing Worry Calm-Down Song

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 3, Lesson 16

DVD - Part: 1 & 2

Learn skills to manage worry

Differentiate between peer and adult support

November

Self-Talk for Calming Down – Regina’s Big Mistake The Anger Song

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 3, Lesson 15

Learn coping skills for managing stress, conflict and life events

December

Personal Space Camp -

Personal Space Certificate

Demonstrate respect for personal space and boundaries of others

January

Piggy Monday

Identify ways to demonstrate good manners in school

February

Respecting Differences – Diversity Lesson

-Refer to Too Good for Violence: 1st Grade, Lesson 5

Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate differences for individuals

and groups (including culture/ethnicity)

March

Career

-Explore Career

Opportunities

Whose Tools are These? - Career Lesson

Identify 4 career types and define tools for different careers

April /May Pre/Post Assessment

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time

Frame

Data Element Completion Date

2nd Academic/Career/Extracur

ricular

Have You Filled Your Bucket Today? – Goal Setting Lesson

Students will use effective communication skills and understand

consequences of decisions and choices

August

Pre/post Assessment

Extracurricular

Other activities the

student might wish to note

(Personal/Social

Development)

Problem Solving – Part 1 – Coping Skills Lesson

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 17

DVD - Part: 1, 2, 3, & 4

Identify alternative solutions to a problem

Develop effective coping skills

Learn when, where and how to seek help

September

Problem Solving – Part 2 – Coping Skills Lesson Step Up (song)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 18

DVD - Part: 1-4, 5, 6, & 7

Identify alternative solutions to a problem

Develop effective coping skills

Learn when and how to seek help

October

Bad Case of the Tattle Tongue

-Communication Skills Lesson

Identify tattling vs. reporting

Choose a reporting strategy and

illustrate that strategy

November

Taking Responsibility Step Up (song)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 19

Learn/practice skills to take responsibility for their actions by admitting,

apologizing and making amends

December

The Dot – Motivation lesson

Identify attitudes and behavior that lead to successful learning

January

Responding to Playground Exclusion

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Unit 4, Lesson 20

Apply problem solving steps to playground problems

February

Academic/Extracurricular

(Personal/Social

Development)

Ellison the Elephant – Strengths Lesson

Audio

Identify personal strengths and understand that all people have

different strengths

March Pre/Post Assessment

Career

Explore career

opportunities

How to Get a Job By ME- The Boss

-Career Lesson (2 Lessons)

Identify 6 types of careers and examples of jobs

Select a career preference

April/May

Pre/Post Assessment

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time

Frame

Data Element Completion Date

3rd Academic/Career/Extracur

ricular

Planning to Learn – Goal Setting Lesson Be a Learner (song)

-Begin at the Brain Builder in Second Step: Unit 1, Lesson 4

Learn/apply time and task management skills

Develop action plan to set and achieve realistic goals and balance life

schedule

August

Pre/Post Assessment

Extracurricular

Other activities the

student might wish to

note (Personal/Social

Development)

Friendship – Enemy Pie – Friendship Skills Lesson

Identify traits of a good friend

Understand behaviors that hurt friendships or benefit friendship

September

Accepting Differences – Diversity Lesson Empathy Song

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 8

Identify similarities and differences between people

Understand how people feel when they are teased about being

different (through awareness of, and respect for individual, group,

cultural and ethnic differences)

October

Problem Solving – Pt. 1 – Conflict Resolution Lesson

- Refer to warm up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 17

DVD - Part: 1, 2, & 3

Identify problem-solving steps, identify problems, and identify

blaming language

November

Problem Solving – Pt. 2 – Conflict Resolution Lesson Step Up (song)

- Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 18

DVD - Part: 1-3, 4, 5, & 6

Identify problem-solving steps, identify problems, propose solutions

Determine if solutions are safe and respectful, and identify blaming

language

December

Peer Exclusion – Communication Skills Lesson Step Up (song)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 20

Learn/apply problem-solving skills for exclusion by peers

January

Peer Pressure – Communication Skills Lesson Step Up (song)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 3, Lesson 21

Learn/apply problem-solving skills for being negatively peer-pressure

February

Academic

Review academic

progress to include

needed interventions or

advisements

Types of Tests

Demonstrate knowledge of different tests and apply test-taking

strategies

March

Pre/Post Assessment

Career

Explore Career

Opportunities

Working

Analyze benefits, skills, and educational requirements for a career

interest

April/May

Pre/Post Assessment

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time

Frame

Data Element Completion Date

4th Academic/Career/Extracur

ricular Respecting Similarities and Differences Walk Walk Walk (music video)

-Diversity Lesson

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 4 - DVD

Identify clues that lead to recognize other people’s feelings and

identify similarities and differences between how two people feel

Recognize, accept and respect differences

August

Pre/Post Assessment

Extracurricular

Other activities the

student might wish to note

(Personal/Social

Development)

Understanding Different Perspectives – Goal Setting Lesson

Walk Walk Walk (music video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 6 - DVD

Identify differing perspectives in given scenarios

September

Calming Down Anger – Self-Control Lesson Calm Down (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 12

DVD - Part: 1 & 2 (Additional/alternate videos-Unit 2, Lesson 10 Part 1, 2 & 3)

Identify anger provoking situations

Identify and demonstrate anger management techniques such as deep

breathing to help manage stress, conflict and life events

October

Avoid Jumping to Conclusions – Problem Solving Lesson Calm Down (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 14

DVD – Part: 1 & 2

Identify and demonstrate assertiveness skills

and positive self-talk statements to keep from jumping to conclusions

November

Handling Put-Downs– Conflict Resolution Lesson Calm Down (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 15

DVD – Part: 1, 2 & 3

Identify and demonstrate strategies for handling put-downs

Understand the concept of consequences for choices/behavior

December

Taking Responsibility Step Up (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 20

DVD - Part: 1 & 2

Identify and Practice Problem-Solving Steps to handle situations

where they wronged someone and demonstrate offering apologies

January

Rumors-The Student From Zombie Island

Define what is a rumor and learn/demonstrate ways to handle rumors

March

Anxiety-Coping Skills Lesson Calm Down (video)

- Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 4, Lesson 13

DVD – Part: 1 & 2

Identify situations that cause anxiety

Learn/demonstrate how to manage

April

Career

Explore Career

Opportunities

Careers and Personalities

Match careers to personality types

Choose a career type that matches your personality type

May Pre/Post Assessment

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date

5th Academic/Career/Extracur

ricular

A Matter of Time - Goal Setting Lesson

A Matter of Time PowerPoint

Learn how to prioritize and set a schedule

August

Pre/Post Assessment

Extracurricular

Other activities the

student might wish to note

(Personal/Social

Development)

Accepting Differences – Diversity Lesson Walk Walk Walk (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 6

DVD-Part: 1 & 2

Define prejudice and identify similarities and differences between

two people

Recognize, accept and respect differences

September

Disagreeing Respectfully Walk Walk Walk (video)

–Conflict Resolution Skills Lesson

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 7

DVD-Part: 1 & 2

Distinguish between respectful/disrespectful ways to disagree

Identify and demonstrate skills for disagreeing respectfully

October

Calming Down – Coping Strategy Lesson Calm Down (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 10, Part 1 & 2

(Additional/alternate videos-Unit 2, Lesson 9, Part 1 & 2)

Learn and demonstrate techniques for managing stress and life events

November

Handling Put-Downs– Conflict Resolution Skills Lesson Calm Down (video)

-Refer to warm-up in Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 14

DVD-Part: 1, 2, & 3

Identify strategies for handling put-downs

Learn/demonstrate when and how to use assertive statements

December

Dealing With Gossip – Conflict Resolution Skills Lesson Step Up (video)

-Refer to warm-up on Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 20

DVD-Part: 1 & 2

Generate ideas for refusing or avoiding harmful gossip

Learn/demonstrate how to apply conflict resolution skills

January

Dealing With Peer Pressure Step Up (video)

-Refer to warm-up on Second Step: Grade 5, Lesson 21

DVD-Part: 1, 2, & 3

Identify and demonstrate assertiveness skills to resist peer pressure

and manage stress and conflict

February

Academic

Review academic

progress to include

needed interventions

or advisements

Testing Anxiety

Choose strategies to use while taking tests.

Apply the study skills necessary to be successful

March

Pre/Post Evaluations

Career

Explore Career

Opportunities

Holland University

Choose one of the 6 career types based on your personality

Match personality to careers

April/May

Pre/Post Evaluations

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Grade ECAP Attribute Lesson/Program Time Frame Data Element Completion Date

6th

Academic/Career/Posts

econdary/

Extracurricular

The Crow and the Pitcher - Goal Setting Lesson

Create an academic goal and plan necessary steps to reach it

Identify alternative ways to reach goals

August

Pre/Post Evaluations

Extracurricular

Other activities the

student might wish to

note (Personal/Social

Development)

Cyberbullying Lesson

Cyberbullying PowerPoint

Learn about different types of cyberbullying

Identify strategies to address cyberbullying

September Pre/Post Evaluations

Career

Identifying career

plans, options

Explore career

opportunities, interests

or skills

Explore career

opportunities

What you learn is what you earn/Reality Check

(2 Lessons) -

Lesson 1 Lesson 1 PowerPoint

Lesson 2-Reality Check

So You Want to Be…-Handout

Identify personal preferences and interests influencing career

choices and success

Reality Check Game

October and

November

Pre Assessment

Process, perception and results

data

Lesson outcome/product

Mission Possible Booklet/Interest Inventory

(2 lessons) - Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Inventory Booklet

Mission Possible Interest Inventory

Consider personal interests and abilities and relate them to different

career choices

December and

January

Exploring a Career Interest

“Occupational Outlook” Handbooks

Analyze chosen careers

February

Academic

Plan coursework

Step Up/MyMPS – Transition prep./Education Plan (Course

registration)

Involving Elementary and Jr. High Counselor collaboration

February Lesson outcome/product

Career

Identify postsecondary

career plans, options,

interests or skills

Resume Foundation Lesson

Lesson(s)

Learn how to write a resume

March and

April

Lesson outcome/product

Results data

Academic

Review academic progress

to include needed

interventions or

advisements

A Closer Look at Junior High - Transition Lesson

On Our Way to Jr. High - Carson Transition Ppt. sample

Transitions – Consider expected changes in junior high school

April/May

Pre/Post Assessment