K–12

Students:❖❖❖❖❖❖Discover strengths, refine and pursue their interests and aspirations.Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between what they are learning, whythey are learning it and how it connects to their lives.Are able to set goals and select appropriate activities, courses, programs and pathwaysthat reflect their interests, skills and aspirations.Indicator 5.3 Students, parents, families, and educators understand the fullrange of pathways, programs, options and supports that areavailable.At the school:❖❖❖❖❖❖Information and opportunities for dialogue about all options, programs, pathways anddestinations is accessible through a variety of means to students, parents, familiesand staff.Students, parents, families and staff have access to necessary information to makeinformed decisions at key transitional stages (e.g., home to school, division to division,elementary to secondary, secondary to post-secondary/work).Educators demonstrate respect and support for all pathways and destinations.In the classroom:❖❖❖❖Connections are made between the Ontario curriculum and the full range of educationand career/life options.Transition plans are implemented using available supports and resources.Students:❖❖❖❖Demonstrate a growing awareness of themselves and the full range of opportunitiesavailable to them based on their skills, interests and aspirations.Utilize appropriate resources to make informed decisions and set goals related toeducation and career/life planning.The School Effectiveness Framework K–12Indicator 5.4 Students build on in-school and out-of-school experiences tofurther explore and reflect upon their interests, strengths, skillsand education and career/life aspirations.At the school:❖❖❖❖Various activities and events within the school, district or community (e.g., sports teams,extra-curricular activities, leadership opportunities, Skills Canada, arts camp, science fairs)provide opportunities for students to learn more about their interests, strengths andaspirations and contributions to a civil society.Students experience a variety of career/life opportunities (e.g., guest speakers, field trips,career fairs, job shadowing, cooperative education, community involvement).36