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Catch The New Rhythm of CTE
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If you have ever taken career
assessments in high school, chances
are likely that you may have formed a
not-too-complimentary opinion about
them. That is too bad, because when
they are selected, administered, and
interpreted properly, they can be a
valuable tool in career decision-
making.
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Google the term career
assessment, and you will discover
more than 1 million hits! No doubt
about it career tests are big
business with billions of dollars
being spent annually
http://www.job-hunt.org/career-assessments/effective-career-assessments.shtml
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For me, it began in the spring of 2007.

CTE Director, Chris King,
said your mission is to:


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Search the market for career assessments

Find the best one

Devise a plan for it to be administered
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I perused.

I used.

I asked.

I listened.

I decided.

I recommended.
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The Tennessee College
and Career Planning
System powered by
Kuder assesses students
interests, skills, and work
values. Sponsored by
Edsouth, every student in
Tennessee may use this
program
free of charge!
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Kuder
is not
just a test.
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So during the 2007-2008 school year,
the Kuder assessments were
administered to all eighth
graders as well as tenth,
eleventh and twelfth graders
through their English
classes.

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Since some school counselors had previous
training with the program, they were given the
option to:
How
I would administer the assessments
Id help them administer the assessments
administer the assessments themselves
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The 2007-2008 results:
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After the fall semester of 2007, I meet with Cumberland Countys:
Director of Schools
School Supervisors
Principals
Director of Special Education
I pitched the plan!
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I presented my rationale for:

getting school counselors help
using English classes and therefore English teachers
including computer lab personnel in the training

finally fixing technology related issues
who does what, when and where
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I think Kuder would be good for all 8th graders.
If we all use the program, it will not gather dust and
the kids will benefit greatly.
I do think all eighth graders and above should be
mandated to use the Kuder's Career Planning
System. It offers so much that can be added to and
used for life.
Wed like to continue with Kuder.
In my opinion, the Kuder is an advanced career
assessment. If used, it should be incorporated into a
required class so that students would have
instructional guidance in the use of the program.
I addressed the positive feedback from our
Middle School Counselors
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and even the negative feedback
We have the disadvantage of not having our own
computer lab anymore and the Kuder is too long to
complete in one day at CCHS. Also, the
vocabulary was not at the 8th grade level and
difficult for several students which makes the
results inaccurate. If Kuder could shorten a
version for Middle School students AND bring the
vocabulary level down to below their level for
better comprehension, then it would be great to
use instead of the Careerscope each year.
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We like the Kuder system. We like the
benefits students have in using their career
planning system as well as the other
resources Kuder offers. The biggest problem
we have run into in using any of these
systems is students utilizing them. We have
been talking to students about the benefits of
using the Kuder as well as the resources it
can offer them. We think the most important
thing is that it is consistent across the county.
We do like all that Kuder has to offer.
Feedback from the H.S. Counselors
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and more from H.S. Counselors
We found the Kuder material to be
very useful and we feel it would benefit
our county greatly to implement in the
8th grade. We also feel the students
would benefit from developing their six
year plans on line with the Kuder
resources provided. The training was
exceptional, thank you for sharing such
a wonderful resource!

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Interest Cluster Assessment Results -
countywide male only and countywide female only
Interest Cluster Assessment Results -
specifically for their school
Individual Results -
for a single clusters
Interest Cluster Assessment Results -
either for CCHS or SMHS and their assigned
elementary feeder schools
Administrative Login Procedures handout
Sixteen Clusters handout
My Powerpoint handout
Each administrator received:
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I received a
thumbs up
to proceed with the
county-wide
implementation plan
as presented to the
administrators!
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To: High School English Teachers
From: Josette Schlafer, CTE Lab Coordinator
Date: January 31, 2008
Re: Have you heard of Kuder and are you wondering...
why me?
Cumberland County students and educators will see the full implementation of the
Tennessee College and Career Planning System powered by Kuder during the 2008 -
2009 school year. In a collaborative effort with the Career and Technical Education,
Guidance, Special Education, English and Technology Departments, students and
educators will be empowered with the free college and career planning resources
offered in this on-line program.
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So, why English classes?
1. All students are enrolled in English classes.
2. Meets English Curriculum Standards:
1.04 Use a variety of strategies for personal and business applications such as
memos, resumes, letters, applications, proposals, and technical instructions.
Performance Indicator: The student is able to create documents appropriate for a work
environment (e.g., memos, resumes, letters, applications, proposals, technical
instructions).
2.06 Read independently for a variety of purposes.
Performance Indicators: The student is able to read independently to gather information
and to expand specific knowledge.
2.14 Read, respond to, and interpret print and nonprint text.
Performance Indicator: The student is able to interpret and analyze graphics and other
resource materials associated with text to clarify and enhance understanding.
3.08 Use graphics for the purpose of interpreting, clarifying and communicating
information.
Performance Indicator: The student is able to prepare and/or utilize graphics (e.g.,
tables, diagrams, charts, graphs, drawings, maps, and photographs) for the purpose of
interpreting, clarifying and communicating information.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Josette Schlafer,
CTE Lab Coordinator at schlaferj@k12tn.net.
Next step -
let teachers
know the
reasoning
behind the
decision that
was made!
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Suggested Implementation Plan for Cumberland County
Seventh grade
1. Letter to parents from Mrs. VanWinkle is sent home introducing "Kuder." The letter
must be signed and returned.
2. Seventh graders create a portfolio and take theKuder Career Search with Person
Matchin their schools c omputer lab.
3. Seventh graders meet in groups wi th their guidance counselors todiscuss
assessment results.
4. Guidance counselors are encouraged to use the Develop Your Future curriculum with
the students.
Eighth grade
(For 2008-09 only include -Eighth graders create a portfolio and take theKuder Career
Search with Person Matchin their schools c omputer lab.)
1. Eighth graders take theKuder Skills Assessmentin their schools computer lab.
2. Eighth graders meet individually wi th their guidance counselors to develop the
students six yearEducation Plan.
3. Guidance counselors are encouraged to continue using the Develop Your Future
curriculum with the students.
(For 2008-09 only include - Letter to parents is sent home introducing "Kuder." The
letter will also instruct parents on how to view their child's results on-line.)
4. Composite Report is sent home to parents along with a letter instructing parents and
students how to log on to Kuder.
Ninth grade
1. CTE Department administerstheSupers Work Values Inventoryto all ninth
graders during their English classes and instructs students in the use of the Education
Planner.
2. Also, during English classes, Guidance Counselors and English teachers facilitate
the use of Explore Careers, Resume Builder, Note Taker and Education Planner.
3. Guidance Counselors also meet individually with students to discussAssessment
Resultsand to reviewEducation Plan.
Tenth grade
(For 2008-09 only include - CTE Department administerstheKuder Career Search
with Person Matchtoall tenth graders during their English classes and instructs
students in the use of the Education Planner instead of #1)
1. English teachers administer theKuder Career Search with Person Matchtoall
tenth graders during their English classes.
2. Students should be adding work experiences, accomplishments and awards to their
portfolio.
3. Guidance Counselors meet individually and/or in groups wi th students to
discussAssessment Resultsand to reviewEducation Plan.
Eleventh grade
1. All eleventh graders use theResume Builderin Kuder during their English classes.
2. Students continue to add work experiences, accomplishments and awards to their
portfolio.
3. Guidance Counselors meet individually or in groups wi th students tout ilize Kuder
resources.
Twelfth grade
1. English teachers along with Guidance Counselors have the option of directing
students to use additional Kuder resources such as theJob Interview Pl anning
Tool,Exploring Careers,Choosing a Major,Selecting a College,Finding Financial Aid,
andGett ing a Job.
High School CareerManagement Classes
1. Career Management teachers are encouraged to specifically use the high school
Develop Your Future curriculum with their students.
Special Education
1. Special Education teachers are encouraged to use the Tennessee College and
Career Planning System powered by Kuder with their students.
Target groups trained to use Kuder during the 2007-2008 school year:
Guidance Counselors
Special Education Teachers
English Teachers 7th - 12th grade
Career Management Teachers
Elementary Computer Lab Personnel
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Josette Schlafer, Career and
Technical Education Developmental Lab Coordinator at schlaferj@k12tn.net.
After feedback from the first year, tweak the plan!
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2009-2010 Suggested Implementation Plan
Schools may make modifications to best meet their needs.
By the end of eighth grade
1. Letter to parents from Mrs. VanWinkle is sent home introducing "Kuder." You must
have this letter signed by a parent or guardian and returned before students UNDER
THE AGE OF 13 can use the program.
2. Students create a portfolio and take theKuder Career Search with Person
Matchand the Kuder Skills Assessmentin their schools computer lab.
3. Students meet in groups with their school counselors todiscuss assessment results.
4. Eighth graders meet individually wi th their school counselors to develop the students
six yearEducation Plan and Program of Study.
5. Composite Report is sent home to parents.
6. School counselors are encouraged to use the Develop Your Future curriculum.
Ninth grade
1. CTE Department administerstheSupers Work Values Inventoryto all ninth
graders during their English classes and instructs students in the use of the Education
Planner.
2. Also, during English classes, School Counselors and English teachers facilitate the
use of Explore Careers, Resume Builder, Note Taker and Education Planner.
3. School Counselors also meet individually wi th students to discussAssessment
Resultsand to reviewEducation Plan.
Tenth grade
1. English teachers may administer theKuder Career Search with Person Matchto
all tenth graders during their English classes.
2. Students should be adding work experiences, accomplishments and awards to their
portfolio.
3. School Counselors meet individually and/or in groups wi th students to
discussAssessment Resultsand to reviewEducation Plan.
Eleventh grade
1. All eleventh graders should use theResume Builderin Kuder during their English
classes.
2. Students continue to add work experiences, accomplishments and awards to their
portfolio.
3. School Counselors meet individually or in groups wi th students tout ilize Kuder
resources.
Twelfth grade
1. English teachers along with School Counselors have the option of directing students
to use additional Kuder resources such as theJob InterviewPlanning
Tool,Exploring Careers,Choosing a Major,Selecting a College,Fi nding Financial
Aid, andGetting a Job.
Career and Technical Education and Special Education
Career and Technical Education and Special Education teachers are encouraged to use
the Tennessee College and Career Planning System powered by Kuder with their
students.
Target groups that have been or should be trained to use Kuder:
School Counselors
Special Education Teachers
English Teachers 7th - 12th grade
Career and Techncial Education Teachers
Elementary Computer Lab Personnel
Administrators
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Josette Schlafer, Career and
Technical Education Developmental Lab Coordinator at schlaferj
After year two, tweak the plan again!
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http://www.planningyourdreams.org or http://tn.kuder.com
Register as a New User
Learn your user name and password
(Write it down in your handbook!)
Create To Do List
(Where: Take An Assessment...Exit & Finish Later)

Create your Education Planner
(Whe re: Plan for the Fu tur e - Educat ion Pl ann e r - A dd n e w plan )
Complete the three assessments -
Career Search, Skills and Work Values
(Where: Home...To Do List)
Finished the assessment? In the top right hand corner, click on: Return to your
portfolio
Alway s, reme mb er to Log Out
BEFORE
you quit the browser!
CHECK LISTS
for students mean you
only have to give one
answer to students
who repeatedly ask,
Now what do I do?

Your reply,
Look at your
check list!
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http://www.planningyourdreams.org or http://tn.kuder.com
Learn your user name and password
(Write it down in your handbook!)
Update your Account Information
(Where: My Profile - Account Information)

Create your Education Planner
(Whe re: Plan for the Fu tur e - Educat ion Pl ann e r - A dd n e w plan )
Complete To Do Listif you have one
(Where: Home - above Recommended Links)
Check if you have three completed
assessments?
(Where: Assessment
Result s)
If no, do the ones you dont have!
If yes, retake one of them
(Where: Take an Assessment)
Finished the assessment? In the top right hand corner, click on: Return to your
portfolio
Alway s, reme mb er to Log Out
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are needed to see thi s pi cture.
http://www.planningyourdreams.org or
http://tn.kuder .com
Learn your user name and password

(Writ e it down in your handbook!)

Update your Account Information
(Where: My Profile - Account Inf ormati on)

Take the assessments that you need.
{Your teacher will t ell you which ones and will make a to do list
so you can finish on your own if needed.}
(Where: Take an Assessment and Home)
Look at your completed assessments
.
{watch
videos!}
(Where: Assessment
Results)
Select at least 3 favorites - GOLDSTARS
(Career Cluster, Occupation (job) and/or College, and Work
Values)
Create an Education Planner & look at Templates
(Where: Plan f or the Future - Educat ion Planner - Add new plan)
Ot her t ools t o us e own your own:
I created different checklists for different purposes
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This handout
has received
the best
reviews from
teachers &
counselors!

It keeps some
students from
answering the
questions in
reverse!
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BUT, teachers and counselors feel more comfortable contacting a
friendly local person for advice with their problems and questions.

That local person needs to be someone who can keep smiling and
stay focused on teaching others to fish and not giving them a fish!
Kuder provides GREAT
Customer Support by
Telephone: 877.999.6227 or
E-mail: support@kuder.com
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CareerScope 9.0
with audio.
It measures both
interest and
aptitude.
http://www.vri.org/
In Cumberland County,
we also use
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I also recommend using
http://tcids.tbr.edu/
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Let the community
know what youre
doing!

Use your local
newspaper, radio
stations, PTSA,
AND you can send
emails to students
& parents through
the Kuder program!
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Applaud students who use the program!
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OK, I admit it! It's time to confess. I've been talking about some of you and this is what I said

In the past three years, over 3,000 of our Cumberland County students have created an on-line portfolio
using the Tennessee College and Career Planning System powered by Kuder. Under the guidance of our
CTE Computer Lab Coordinator, Josette Schlafer, this year alone over 700 students have created and placed
their educational plan in their on-line portfolio. Teachers are also discovering the value of this resource.
Career Management Success teacher, Judy York and Special Education teacher, Tracy Sinclair have used
the career assessments in the Kuder program to address their students career interests, skills and work
values. Class discussion focused on choosing a career for post-high school life. Other teachers, including
Tony Shultz, Ned Serleth and Andrea Simmons, use the program for class projects. In Coach Shultzs
Career Management Success class, students build resumes using the program as well as explore colleges
and scholarship opportunities.In Mr. Serleths English class, students are to investigate a number of topics
about a career of interest to them and then post a research paper in their Kuder portfolio. Mr. Serleth then
has the ability to access the research paper in the students on-line portfolio. In our ever-increasing need to
reduce supply costs as well as help the environment, Mr. Serleth is doing both while meeting curriculum
objectives. School counselor, Andrea Simmons, met in small groups with her seniors and had them post their
resumes in their on-line Kuder portfolio. That resume as well as a myriad of other resources in this lifelong
program will be available for students to use free of charge whenever they need them. you!

So, that's the truth! I said it! I think you teachers deserve recognition for using the Kuder program with your
students. Put this in your "way to go" file! Thanks for using another tool to lead and guide our students.
Let EVERYONE know when someone is doing something right!

The results: this year Im hearingwell, if Ned can do it, I guess
I can too! Positive competition is a wonderful thing!
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Josette Langer Schlafer
Cumberland County,
Tennessee
Schlaferj@k12tn.net
www.MrsSchlafer.info
If I can be of assistance to you as you implement the
Kuder College and Career
Planning System
feel free to contact me!
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Guidance and Career Development
Roundtable Session:
Education and Career Planning:
The Right Tools for Success!
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Gaylord Opryland, Governors C

Presenter:
Josette Schlafer,
Cumberland County High School &
Stone Memorial High School,
Crossville, TN
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