Professional Learning
formerly MLPPDMS
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Program: RPDC - Heart of MO - Regional Professional Development Center
Location: Virtual (any place, MO)
Dates: 9/10/2024
Training will provide an overview of the Missouri Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) available as a part of Missouri Connections CIS360. This feature includes a series of activities consisting of assessments, modules and components assigned by grade level beginning in the 8th grade and culminating in the 12th grade. As students' complete ICAP activities in CIS360, these populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements.
Training will demonstrate from a student perspective:
• Access to Missouri Connections CIS360 system
• 8th - 12th grade level ICAP Components
• Junior and High School Career Plan Activities
• ICAP Print Report
Location: Virtual Training (-, -)
Course Planner is an integral part in the development of a student's Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). Course Planner allows students to choose a district-defined pathway, which populates recommended courses across grade/subject levels. Training will introduce the basic functions of Course Planner and how students select courses for grades 9 - 12 which populate into an ICAP Print Report compliant with SB 638 requirements.
• Course Planner Dashboard
• Course Planning by Grade and Subject
• District Defined Pathways
• Repeatable Courses
The Missouri Connections CIS360 Course Planner tool enables each school district to enter subjects, terms, courses, pathways, dual enrollment information and awarding bodies. This training will demonstrate how to set up the course planner at the district-level and activate site level components.
Training will demonstrate from the district/site administrator perspective:
• District Account Access
• District Level Course Planner Setup
• Subjects
• Terms>/br>
• Courses
• Pathways
• Awarding Bodies
• Dual Enrollment
• Site Level Activation
• Courses to Exclude
As a new feature, we will introduce the capability and process to upload student course selections from your current SIS to the Missouri Connections ICAP form.
Dates: 9/19/2024
Missouri Connections provides in-depth resources for educators and students, however learning and understanding how to drill down within the resources may be a feature many might not be familiar with. Participants will learn additional steps and strategies that will enhance their students use of Missouri Connections. Through a deeper dive into careers, participants will learn how to guide students towards learning more details about an occupation, education/training, job outlooks, necessary skills, salary, etc. about specific careers. In addition, this workshop will show how to locate post-high school training centers and college/universities that offer preparation for a chosen program of study. The information shared during this session is essential for students to make informed decisions about their future.
Dates: 10/1/2024
CareerTrek 3.0 is the exciting new update to Missouri Connections; Elementary Career Exploration Resource. Career Trek is a highly interactive platform with a visual format and audio/text instructions where students can connect careers with interests and skills and engage in brief career overviews.
Topics Covered:
• Portfolio-based access that allows students to save their information and transfer to Missouri Connections CIS 360
• Grade Level modules K-5
• The Career Creator tool that allows students to create and draw their own career after completing each activity/module
• CCI Quick Pic - an elementary version of the popular Career Cluster Inventory
• Site Administration accounts that allow educators to access student portfolios and run reports
• Curriculum/activities to assist educators in the implementation of the platform in the classroom
Dates: 10/7/2024
• Terms
Dates: 10/15/2024
Schools are considered the institution where young adults prepare themselves for their future. MSIP 6 contains several standards and indicators that relate to Career Planning and Development. During this training, we will review MSIP 6 as it relates to Career Development, asking participants to share their CSIP components related to Career Awareness and Planning. This training will ask you to consider; "Why Career Planning?" "How will my school define - Success Ready Student?" Where do we systemically support Career Development in our curriculum? Participants will be asked to reflect on current practices, weigh their progress, and establish action steps to reach the desired goals they have for their school community. We will discuss a progression sequence grades K-12 ; using worksheets, activities, and self-survey's within Missouri Connections and Career Trek.
This workshop is ideal for Administrators, Counselors, and Teacher Leaders, who can support the implementation of your career development system.
Dates: 10/17/2024
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