P3: F1: Real World Learning
Priority 3: Focus 1: - Real World Learning
Priority 3: Success Ready Students (SS)
Focus 1: Real World Learning (1.SS)
Goal 1: All students will develop future-ready plans
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2213, 2214, 1300s |
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Implement ICAPs for grades 8–12 with clear checkpoints each year, supported by counselor/advisor training. |
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Increase opportunities for students to earn Market Value Assets (MVAs), including dual credit, industry-recognized credentials, CTE programs, and entrepreneurial experiences. |
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Expand real-world learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom by integrating project-based and career-connected learning into coursework, while also increasing access to internships, industry tours, service learning, and community-based projects. |
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Build and maintain a districtwide partnership database; engage business and community partners through an advisory committee and annual career events. |
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Integrate employability skills and career exploration into curriculum and advisory, and provide staff professional learning to connect classroom instruction to career readiness. |
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Embed the Portrait of a Cardinal traits into curriculum and instruction, support teachers with resources and professional learning, communicate traits to families through monthly newsletters, and monitor alignment through audits and student demonstrations. |
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Supporting Data:
- Portrait of a Cardinal Newsletter for teachers
- Portrait of a Cardinal Parent Newsletter
- Website of Portrait of a Cardinal Information
- Sample ICAP
- Current MVA list
- WC Cares Meeting agenda and notes
Performance Measures:
- % of students completing annual ICAP requirements.
- % of graduates earning at least one market-value asset (MVA).
- % of secondary students completing at least one real-world learning experience.
- Annual increase in active business/community partnerships.
- Student surveys, portfolios, and reflections demonstrate career awareness and skill growth.
- Student work and reflections demonstrate growth in Portrait of a Cardinal traits.
Fidelity Measures:
- ICAP activities consistently embedded in advisory or counseling schedules.
- Documentation verifies student participation in MVAs and real-world learning opportunities.
- Walkthroughs and curriculum audits confirm integration of employability skills.
- Student and partner feedback confirms experiences are high quality and aligned with goals.
- Monthly newsletters and curriculum audits confirm consistent integration of traits into instruction.
Reflections:
BOY: Our district is an active member of the Success-Ready Student Network (SDZ Cohort 2). Over the past several years, we have engaged in professional learning focused on Real World Learning and its positive impact on student success beyond high school. As a result, we spent two years collaboratively developing our Portrait of a Cardinal, outlining the competencies and dispositions we expect all Webb City students to demonstrate. We have begun tracking Market Value Assets (MVAs), increasing opportunities for students to explore a variety of career pathways, and expanding partnerships with local businesses to support authentic learning experiences. Webb City Cares continues to play a key role in strengthening communication and collaboration with our business and community partners.