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Pathways to Success: Empowering Early Career Exploration through (free) online resources

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Colorado Convention Center, 405/6/7

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Presenters

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Dr. Deanna Goodrich
Manager, Statewide and Strategic Partner
Discovery Education
Dr. Deanna Goodrich is the Manager for Statewide and Strategic Partnerships in Denver, CO. She has worked in education for over 10 years in many roles, including a high school teacher, Dean of Culture, District Coordinator, and Middle School Assistant Principal.
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Sondra Osif
Program Manager Early Career Exploration
Denver Public Schools
Sondra Osif is a passionate program manager with a strong background in the education industry. Currently leading the Early Career Exploration team at Denver Public Schools, she designs and implements extensive career exploration programs for middle and elementary schools. Sondra fosters partnerships with local businesses & organizations to bring the world of work to the K-8 students at DPS. Previously, she spent eight years as the Program Director for Young AmeriTowne at Young Americans Center for Financial Education. There, she excelled in curriculum development, technology integration, and staff training. Sondra's career is marked by a steadfast commitment to empowering students through innovative educational initiatives.

Session description

We invite all students, no matter the grade level, to begin exploring skill development and career opportunities. Learn about Denver Public Schools’ early career exploration models for Elementary and Middle Schools, and the integration of Discovery Education for free resources.

Purpose & objective

Participants will be able to find and navigate free career and technical education digital content to share and use immediately in the classroom with students.

Participants will develop knowledge of digital content and resources to support all students in the classroom regarding career exploration.

Participants will be able to identify career and technical education strategies to use to in both elementary and secondary levels.

Participants will be able to share and integrate ideas and strategies from innovative practices that Denver Public Schools has implemented at both the elementary and secondary levels to support career and technical education exploration.

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Outline

Outline:
Welcome and Introduction (2 minutes)

Introduction to Spark Model (10 minutes)

Models Used in Elementary (10 minutes)
- Strategies and Implementation in Denver Public Schools (5 minutes)
-Think, Pair & Explore of Lesson/Activities (5 minutes) (device-based)

Models Used in Secondary (15 minutes)
-Strategies and Implementation in Denver Public Schools (5 minutes)
-Demonstration of Spark Course for Middle Schools (10 minutes)

Exploration of Content Alignment with DE (15 minutes)
-Demonstration of DPS resources (RIASEC career exploration + sub plans) (5 minutes)
-Demonstration of Free Site (STEM Career Coalition) (5 minutes)
- Hands-on Activities with Instructional Strategies (5 minutes)- (device-based)

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Supporting research

Learn about the RIASEC model being integrated in Denver Public Schools: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JT9lIg2HnLpT6viumVwTurjDzaZK29KKnYMsdTL58X0/edit

STEM Careers Coalition Press Release:
https://stemcareerscoalition.discoveryeducation.com/pages/6bf3adef-e579-4fa7-9a38-4de6f9543a20

STEM Career Coalition Excellence in Equity Award:
https://stemcareerscoalition.discoveryeducation.com/pages/1d206e58-4e2d-46ca-9e68-0c2741027b25

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Session specifications

Topic:
Online tools, apps & resources
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Mac, Chromebook, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
Participant accounts, software and other materials:
none
Subject area:
STEM/STEAM, Career and technical education
ISTE Standards:
For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate
  • Ensure all students have access to the technology and connectivity necessary to participate in authentic and engaging learning opportunities.
For Educators:
Collaborator
  • Use collaborative tools to expand students' authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.
Analyst
  • Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technology.
Disclosure:
The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

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