Academic, Career, and Personal Development

Reviewing transcripts from student’s past schools
Planning out which classes students will take in order to finish credit/graduation requirements
Planning how concurrent enrollment classes can benefit students: count towards high school graduation requirements, prepare students for careers after graduation, and increase post secondary options
Preparing students for higher education testing: ACT, Accuplacer
Working with students through academic challenges or conflicts within the classrooms
Make schedule changes that

Work on ICAPs: Individual Career and Education Plans (see ICAP tab)
Exploring career pathways, college options, and other post secondary options of interest
Individualized future goal planning to help students feel more prepared for their future
Resume preparation
Exploring post secondary financial planning options through FAFSA completion, scholarship searches, College First (Ascent) opportunities, WIA (see paying for college tab)
Enrolling students in Concurrent Enrollment opportunities through local colleges (see Concurrent Enrollment tab)
Offer internships in professional settings throughout various DPS departments (See Internship tab)

Working with students around personal barriers that have prohibited them from being successful in previous schools
Providing support through academic, personal and daily life stressors
Providing referrals for ongoing support or resources in the community
Creating awareness around budgeting
Advocate for students through personal conflict and academic challenges with teachers and other professionals
Help students work on personal accountability, self advocacy, setting boundaries, and communication that translates into all areas of life
Offer internships that help student gain life experience and interpersonal/social skills

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