VIEW ToolkitsVirginia Career VIEW Fall 2011 Workshop

What is a toolkit?

VIEW toolkit (vyoo ˈtuːlˌkɪt)--n a collection of career exploration resources designed to be topic-specific, comprehensive, easily accessed, and easily used.

What makes up a toolkit?

•Guidance• What is the focus of the toolkit?• Tips for using the toolkit

•Presentation Template• Make custom presentations for different audiences

•Printable Resources of All Kinds!• Book lists: great for students, parents and educators• Activities for students: SOL & Counselor Standard supported• Tips for parents• Tips for educators• Planning tools for educators• Links to more information

Why are toolkits helpful?

Career Clusters!

STEM!?Counseling Standards and SOLs!

K-5 Educator

6-8 Educator

ACPs!

Career Pathways!

Teen Hormones!

TIME SAVER!

READY TO USE!

CUSTOMIZABLE!VERSATILE

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When can I use a toolkit?

•With• Parents• Educators• Students

•During• PTA meetings• Staff meetings• Planning

meetings• Class time

with students

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What toolkits are available?

•Exploring Career Clusters in Elementary School

•STEM Occupations

•If College Isn’t Your Thing

•Academic and Career Plan (ACP)

•Who Am I?

•Career Day

How can I use a toolkit?

ANY WAY YOU

CHOOSE!

STEM presentation to teachers?

Skills & Interests Activity for K-5?

ACP Presentation to parents at a PTA meeting?

College Alternatives Activity for 6-8?

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Let’s brainstorm. Let’s collaborate.

•Break into groups of 2-3 people.

•Use toolkit template to plan a lesson or activity.

• Will you use a VIEW toolkit? If so, HOW?

• Will you design your own toolkit using VIEW resources? If so, WHICH ONES?

•Use VIEW folder to store your resources.

• Located at the top of the VIEW homepage.

•Share your ideas with the larger group.

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