Title: (Optional) Develop an individual plan of study for a Family and Consumer Sciences-related career.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Managing Career, Community, and Family Connections

Development should include planning for secondary and postsecondary education, consulting school counselors and examining print and online materials, including high school and college course catalogs and websites.

Teacher Resource:

Academic and Career Plans, VDOE

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the value of a high school diploma?
- How important is education beyond high school?
- Which postsecondary institutions offer Family and Consumer Sciences programs in Virginia?

Communication

- How do you decide which credential or certification to obtain?
- Where would you look to identify in-demand and/or high-wage careers?

Leadership

- How can you improve your performance as a student?
- Would you be satisfied with a job that did not require a high school diploma? Why or why not?

Management

- What information do you need to make decisions about course selection in high school? In college?
- How do you organize a portfolio?
- What steps are involved in completing a college application?