What if we reimagine how we prepare students for life after high school? What if we look holistically at our students’ interests, goals, and aspirations, and help them tailor and create the future they and their families imagine?
DESIGN
◾ Designed by educators, in collaboration with Michigan State University College of Education
◾ Project-based curriculum that puts students' perspectives and voices first
◾ Taught by school-based staff
◾ Various ways to integrate the course
◾ Prepares students for the college application and transition process
CONTENT
◾ Self-Identity and Vision
◾ Life and Career Exploration
◾ College Exploration and Support
◾ College Admissions Process
◾ Financing College
◾ Budgeting and Personal Finance
◾ Units material include: student-facing slide show presentation lessons, student handbook, additional resources
STUDENT DELIVERABLES
◾ Student talent portfolio aligned to the Michigan Career Development Model, centered around their Education Development Plan (EDP) goals
◾ Components to support college application, financing and transition process
INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
◾ Teacher and student materials
◾ Implementation support
◾ Professional learning community
◾ Exclusive grant opportunity
Together, we can open up the world of possibilities through exposure, holistic and authentic teaching, and community support. There’s no cost to implement this curriculum.
Your Future Matters: A College and Career Planning Course for Students
What if we reimagine how we prepare students for life after high school? What if we look holistically at our students’ interests, goals, and aspirations, and help them tailor and create the future they and their families imagine?
DESIGN
◾ Designed by educators, in collaboration with Michigan State University College of Education
◾ Project-based curriculum that puts students' perspectives and voices first
◾ Taught by school-based staff
◾ Various ways to integrate the course
◾ Prepares students for the college application and transition process
CONTENT
◾ Self-Identity and Vision
◾ Life and Career Exploration
◾ College Exploration and Support
◾ College Admissions Process
◾ Financing College
◾ Budgeting and Personal Finance
◾ Units material include: student-facing slide show presentation lessons, student handbook, additional resources
STUDENT DELIVERABLES
◾ Student talent portfolio aligned to the Michigan Career Development Model, centered around their Education Development Plan (EDP) goals
◾ Components to support college application, financing and transition process
INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
◾ Teacher and student materials
◾ Implementation support
◾ Professional learning community
◾ Exclusive grant opportunity
Together, we can open up the world of possibilities through exposure, holistic and authentic teaching, and community support. There’s no cost to implement this curriculum.