The section within the Strengthened Career Planning Resource should be used regularly ‘My across your child’s journey at school to allow them to set targets for things they want to achieve. It will help you and your child to record and review goals and can also be used as an important tool to monitor progress and refine their learning goals each time the Student Support Group meet across the year. In the senior secondary years, the Goals’ section can assist in preparing for workplace learning ‘My opportunities and identifying meaningful post school pathways. The new Strengthened Career Planning Resource for students with disability incorporates the principles of quality career education into a reflective online resource that guides students through the process of self-awareness, career exploration and career management. Students will transition through each stage based on their personal development and community context. The resource constantly evolves as the student progresses through structured career education interventions. The Strengthened Career Planning resource has been designed to help empower students to lead the planning process and set their own directions for their individual learning and additional support needs with the support of their parents and carers, teachers and careers practitioners. The different sections will help prompt ongoing conversations between students, parents, carers, teachers and career practitioners about their post-school interests and explore meaningful options. Completing the Skills activity in the Experience and Interests’ section can highlight the ‘My range of skills students have and open up discussions about their options after they finish school, including career options. Completing the Goals’ section can assist the Student Support Group to identify which ‘My specific supports may be required to facilitate your child’s aspirations and best prepare them for exploring options transitioning from school, including career pathways. The information from the Profile’ and Experience and Interests’ sections also ‘My ‘My provide helpful information for potential employers and external agencies offering workplace learning opportunities to students with disability. 5 When students leave school, it is important to maintain social contact with peers, and undertake fulfilling activities that promote lifelong learning and development. Some students with disability aspire to pursue employment and financial independence. Other students pursue further education or training which can provide social connections with peers, and opportunities for future
The ‘My section within the Strengthened Career Planning Resource should be used regularly across your child’s journey at school to allow them to set targets for things they want to achieve. It will help you and your child to record and review goals and can also be used as an important tool to monitor progress and refine their learning goals each time the Student Support Group meet across the year. In the senior secondary years, the ‘My Goals’ section can assist in preparing for workplace learning opportunities and identifying meaningful post school pathways. The new Strengthened Career Planning Resource for students with disability incorporates the principles of quality career education into a reflective online resource that guides students through the process of self-awareness, career exploration and career management. Students will transition through each stage based on their personal development and community context. The resource constantly evolves as the student progresses through structured career education interventions. The Strengthened Career Planning resource has been designed to help empower students to lead the planning process and set their own directions for their individual learning and additional support needs with the support of their parents and carers, teachers and careers practitioners. The different sections will help prompt ongoing conversations between students, parents, carers, teachers and career practitioners about their post-school interests and explore meaningful options. Completing the Skills activity in the ‘My Experience and Interests’ section can highlight the range of skills students have and open up discussions about their options after they finish school, including career options. Completing the ‘My Goals’ section can assist the Student Support Group to identify which specific supports may be required to facilitate your child’s aspirations and best prepare them for exploring options transitioning from school, including career pathways. The information from the ‘My Profile’ and ‘My Experience and Interests’ sections also provide helpful information for potential employers and external agencies offering workplace learning opportunities to students with disability. 5 When students leave school, it is important to maintain social contact with peers, and undertake fulfilling activities that promote lifelong learning and development. Some students with disability aspire to pursue employment and financial independence. Other students pursue further education or training which can provide social connections with peers, and opportunities for future
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