Course Description

Amidst a growing number of academic standards and expectations is the concept of Career and College Readiness. But how are educators supposed to address career and college preparation for students outside of a specific course on the topic? In this course, you will learn about the foundation skills within career and college readiness, the topic’s link to equity and college access, and ways to incorporate families and communities in the conversations around future careers and college aspirations. Not only will you learn about examples of incorporating career and college readiness skills into the classroom curriculum, but you will also leave this course with two lesson plans tied to your specific subject area so you can get started meeting these standards and implementing this content into your curriculum right away.

Throughout the course, educators reflect on their teaching practices and develop a plan for building a student-centered classroom culture which promotes college and career readiness strategies. The goal of the course is to empower educators to become confident and competent teachers who can create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Essential Questions

• What are college and career readiness skills, and how can these be taught within the existing curriculum?
• How does preparing students for their future careers and possible college experience create a more equitable educational experience for all students, regardless of their background or ability?
• What role do families and communities have in developing students who are prepared for success in college and/or careers?

Danielson Teacher Framework Course Alignment