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Importance of multiple pathways planning for students

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-program according to student strengths.
-gr. 10 essential students revisit possibility of completing Gr. 10 applied for expanded pathway possibilities
- start pathway planing in grade 9

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- Reinforce multiple options for students
- encouraging use of My Blue Print beyond course selections

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- Important to follow-up with IPP development.
-  promote post-secondary information sessions to all grades (not just for potential graduates)

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Have a plan and several back up plans.
Encourage planning well before grade 12 year.
Use MyBlueprint tool as a planner.
Encourage all students to attend fall fairs and open houses

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-Planning for post secondary starts in elementary
-Grade 10 is key year for planning - GLC great opportunity

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Grade 10 is a critical year to explore career pathways.

All staff is part of the team that assists students with their pathway plans - important that staff gives accurate information to students.

New ministry initiative - One-credit co-op - will give students more opportunities to explore their career paths

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- Grade 10 is a key time for level placement changes and IPP
Next steps - try to get teachers to assist students in completing IPP

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Journey to post secondary begins in elementary school. Some barriers being removed (OSAP reform)
Use IPP's with students regularly to  help tailor plan to fit the needs of student.

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* tailor to uniqueness of individual
* involve parents, others teachers, Loretto community in discussion such as guidance, Student Success, Special Education and other members of SBSLT team as necessary in the discussion
* make sure to use the Exit Plan every year to support students in their journey of discovery
* from Grade 8 open house, exchange of information days with our elementary schools, Gr. 9 to Grade 12 be sure to involve parents in post secondary discussions through information nights on different pathways etc.
*exciting to learn o f the different pathways students can take

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More parent education about pathways
Having former students come in to talk about their pathway journey and how they are many routes to a successful career.

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-To succeed TODAY…and OSSD is necessary but is not enough

-Post secondary counseling and “talks” have to start before Grd 12

-Grade 10 is a crucial year (Careers course and ENG level)

- My Blue print can be an excellent tool for students and parents to explore careers and pathways

- Not just for course selection

- Other schools have “nights” where they showcase and provide info on many different pathways-IPP’s are a must…My Blueprint allows them to make multiple plans….”just in case”

-Re-engagement Programs

- reaches out to student who have not been granted their OSSD because of 1 or 2 minor requirements (ex: 1 credit, Lit requirement, Community Service hours, etc)

-Barriers to Post Secondary can include: financial and non-financial

- OSAP regulations are changing to decrease barriers

-workplace and essential grade 10 ENG is a barrier…be creative. Consider summer remedial packages. Counseling…attempting ENG applied

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The comment about “self sabotage”.

HSW justification to start offering Co-op