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?