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COLLEGE, CAREER
AND MILITARY
READINESS TOOLKIT
PART I
TRACY L. REINEN | COUNSELING CONSULTANT | ESC - 20

OBJECTIVES
FOR TODAY
Examine the
graduation
requirements
for high school based
on House Bill 5.
Develop a profile
of a College, Career
and Military Ready
Graduate
Develop an action
plan for a campus
leadership team to plan
for enriched course
pathways that prepare
students for college
and career.

WHAT IS THE
PURPOSE OF HB5
To give students a more relevant chance to
enter college, acknowledge career goals
before graduation, and make informed
course selections with their family,
in partnership with the school, to better
prepare for a successful career.

PORTRAIT OF
A CCMR GRADUATE

DESIGN YOUR PORTRAIT
OF A CCMR GRADUATE

GRADUATION
OVERVIEW
▪ 22-credit Foundation Program:
17 specified credits + 5 electives
▪ 26-credit Endorsements:
19 specified credits + 7 electives
▪ 26-credit Distinguished Level
of Achievement:
19 specified credits,
including Algebra II + 7 electives
▪ Performance Acknowledgments:
For ANY student

FOUNDATION
REQUIREMENTS
English
Language Arts
FOUR CREDITS
Mathematics
THREE CREDITS
Science
THREE CREDITS
Social Studies
THREE CREDITS
▪ English I
▪ English II
▪ English III
▪ Advanced English
Course
▪ Algebra I
▪ Geometry
▪ Advanced
Mathematics
Course
▪ Biology
▪ IPC or advanced
science course
▪ Advanced
science course
▪ U.S. History
▪ U.S. Government
(one half credit)
▪ Economics (one
half credit)
▪ World Geography
or World History

ENDORSEMENTS
26 CREDITS
A student may earn
an endorsement by
successfully completing the
curriculum requirements for
the endorsement:
▪ 4 credits in mathematics
▪ 4 credits in science
▪ 4 credits in ELA3
▪ 3 credits in Social Studies
▪ 2 additional elective credits
26 CREDITS TOTAL

CCMR
ACTION PLAN
DISTRICT/CAMPUS COLLEGE READINESS PLANNING TOOL
Action Plan for (district/campus):
School Year:
Today’s Date:
Ideal Planning Team: District/Campus Administration, CTE Director, Counseling Director, Curriculum
Director
Driving Questions
District/Campus
Answers Driving
Questions
Person (s)
Responsible for Answers
at District and Campus
SMART Goal:
timeline for completion
Quantitative and
Qualitative Measures
to Evaluate Impact
How do students
choose an
endorsement?
How do students
choose a program of
study?
How do students choose an endorsement?

GRADUATION
OVERVIEW
▪ 4 credits in mathematics which include Algebra II
▪ 4 credits in science
▪ Complete the Foundation Plan
▪ Complete curriculum requirements for at least
one endorsement
▪ A student in the top 10% of his/her class
must have earned the Distinguished Level
of Achievement to be eligible for
automatic
admission to a Texas public college or
university. (UT is top 6%)
▪ Not required - student choice

PERFORMANCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A student may earn
a performance
acknowledgement for
outstanding performance
▪ In a dual credit course
▪ In bilingualism & biliteracy
▪ On an AP test or IB exam
▪ On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT
▪ For earning a nationally or
internationally recognized business
or industry certification or license by
high achievement on an
examination

FOUNDATION
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Performance
Acknowledgement(s)
Endorsements
Distinguished Level
of Achievement
Foundation Plan
22 Credits

HOUSE BILL 5 REQUIREMENT
ENDORSEMENTS
“A school district shall ensure that each
student, on entering ninth grade, indicates in
writing an endorsement that the student intends
to earn. A district shall permit a student to
choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement
other than the endorsement the student
previously indicated.”

GRADUATING WITHOUT
AN ENDORSEMENT
As student can graduate
under the Foundation Program
without an endorsement if,
after his/her sophomore year:
▪ The student and the parent are advised
by the counselor of the specific benefits
of graduating from high school with one
or more endorsements; and
▪ The student’s parent files with the
school counselor written permission
allowing the student to graduate under
the Foundation High School Program
without an endorsement.

ENDORSEMENTS
STEM
A student may earn a STEM endorsement
by completing foundation and general endorsement
requirements including Algebra II, chemistry,
and physics and:
A) A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE
that consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including
at least one advanced CTE course which includes any course that
is the third or higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected
from courses in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved
by the commissioner of education. The final course in the sequence
must be selected from the STEM career cluster.

ENDORSEMENTS
STEM
B) A coherent sequence of four credits in computer science selected
from the following:
▪ Fundamentals of
Computer Science
▪ Discrete Mathematics
for Computer Science
▪ Computer Science I
▪ Digital Forensics of
Technology
▪ Computer Science II
▪ Game Programming
and Design
▪ Computer Science I|I
▪ Mobile Application
Development
▪ AP Computer Science
▪ Robotics
Programming and
Design
▪ IB Computer Science,
Standard Level
▪ IB Computer Science,
Higher
▪ Independent Studies

ENDORSEMENTS
STEM
C) A total of five credits in mathematics by successfully completing
Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and two additional mathematics
courses for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
D) A total of five credits in science by successfully completing
biology, chemistry, physics, and two additional science
courses
E) In addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a coherent
sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the
areas listed in (A), (B), (C), and (D)

ENDORSEMENTS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
A student may earn a business and industry endorsement by
completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
A) A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that
consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least
one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or
higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses
in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the
commissioner of education.

ENDORSEMENTS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
A) The final course in the sequence must be selected from one
of the following CTE career clusters:
▪ Agriculture, Food,
& Natural Resources
▪ Architecture
& Construction
▪ Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, &
Communications
▪ Marketing
▪ Business
Management &
Administration
▪ Transportation,
Distribution, &
Logistics
▪ Marketing
▪ Information
Technology
▪ Manufacturing
▪ Hospitality &Tourism
▪ Finance

ENDORSEMENTS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
B) four English elective credits by selecting three levels in one
of the following areas:
▪ Advanced Broadcast
Journalism
▪ Advanced Journalism:
Newspaper
▪ Advanced Journalism:
Yearbook
▪ Public Speaking
▪ Debate
▪ Digital Design and
Media Production
▪ Digital Art
and Animation
▪ 3-D Modeling
and
Animation
▪ Digital
Communications
in the 21st Century
Design
▪ Independent Study
in Evolving/Emerging
Technologies
▪ Web Communications
▪ Web Design
▪ Web Game
Development
▪ Digital Video
and Audio Design

ENDORSEMENTS
PUBLIC SERVICE
A student may earn a public services endorsement by completing
foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
A) A coherent sequence of courses for four or more credits in CTE that
consists of at least two courses in the same career cluster including at least
one advanced CTE course which includes any course that is the third or
higher course in a sequence. The courses may be selected from courses
in all CTE career clusters or CTE innovative courses approved by the
commissioner of education.

ENDORSEMENTS
PUBLIC SERVICE
A) The final course in the sequence must be selected from one
of the following CTE career clusters:
▪ Education & Training
▪ Government & Public
Administration
▪ Health Science
▪ Human Services
▪ Law, Public Safety,
Corrections, &
Security
B) Four courses in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

ENDORSEMENTS
ARTS & HUMANITIES
A student may earn an arts and humanities endorsement by
completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
A) A total of five social studies credits
B) Four levels of the same language in a language other than English
C) Two levels of the same language in a language other than English
and two levels of a different language in a language other than English
D) Four levels of American sign language

ENDORSEMENTS
ARTS & HUMANITIES
E) A coherent sequence of four credits by selecting courses from one or
two categories or disciplines in fine arts or innovative courses approved
by the commissioner
F) Four English elective credits by selecting from the following:
▪ English IV
▪ Independent Study
in English
▪ Literary Genres
▪ Creative Writing
▪ Research and
Technical Writing
▪ Humanities
▪ Advanced Placement
English Literature and
Composition; or
▪ International
Baccalaureate
Language Studies
A1 Higher Level; or
▪ Communication
Applications

ENDORSEMENTS
MULTIDISCIPLINAR
Y
A student may earn a multidisciplinary studies endorsement by
completing foundation and general endorsement requirements and:
A) Four advanced courses that prepare a student to enter the workforce
successfully or postsecondary education without remediation from
within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are
not in a coherent sequence or;
B) Four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas
to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics or;
C) Four credits in advanced placement, International Baccalaureate,
or dual credit selected from English, mathematics, science, social studies,
economics, languages other than English, or fine arts

HOUSE BILL 18
SEC 28.016
Instruction in High School, College, and Career Preparation
A) Each school district shall provide
instruction to students in grade
seven or eight in preparing
for high school, college, and career.
B) The instruction must include
information regarding:
1) the creation of a high school personal
graduation plan
2) the distinguished level of achievement
3) each endorsement
4) college readiness standards
5) potential career choices and the education
needed to enter those careers
C) A school district may:
1) provide the instruction as part of an existing
course in the required curriculum
2) provide the instruction as part of an existing
career and technology course
3) establish a new elective course through which
to provide the instruction
D) Each school district shall ensure that
at least once in grade seven or eight
each student receives this instruction

CCMR
ACTION PLAN
DISTRICT/CAMPUS COLLEGE READINESS PLANNING TOOL
Action Plan for (district/campus):
School Year:
Today’s Date:
Ideal Planning Team: District/Campus Administration, CTE Director, Counseling Director, Curriculum
Director
Driving Questions
District/Campus
Answers Driving
Questions
Person (s)
Responsible for Answers
at District and Campus
SMART Goal:
timeline for completion
Quantitative and
Qualitative Measures
to Evaluate Impact
How do students
choose an
endorsement?
How do students
choose a program of
study?
How do students choose a program of study?

SUCCESS IN THE
NEW ECONOMY
Success in the New Economy - FutureBuilt
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2
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Things I Learned
Things I Found Interesting
Way I can use this on my Campus

TOP INDUSTRY OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR REGION, LONG AGO: 1990
Mining, Oil and Gas
Manufacturing
Transportation and Warehousing
Public Administration
Health Care & Social Assistance
Education Services
Retail Trade

TOP INDUSTRY OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR REGION, 2015
Mining, Oil and Gas
Manufacturing
Transportation and Warehousing
Public Administration
Health Care & Social Assistance
Education Services
Retail Trade

TEA STRATEGIC
PRIORITIES
Every child, prepared for success in college, a career or the military
Strategic
Priorities
Recruit,
support, and
retain teachers
and principals
Build a foundation of
reading and math
Connect high school to
career and college
Improve
low-performing
schools
Enablers
Increase transparency, fairness and rigor in district and campus academic
and financial performance.
Ensure compliance, effectively implement legislation and inform policymakers.
Strengthen organization foundations (resource efficiency, culture, capabilities, partnerships)

CCMR
College Ready Military Ready Career Ready
▪
Meet criteria f 3 on AP or
4 on IB examinations
▪
Enlist in the United States Armed
Forces
▪
Earn an industry-based
certification
▪
▪
▪
▪
Meet TSI criteria (SAT/ACT/
TSIA/College Prep Course) in
reading and mathematics
Complete a course for dual
credit (9 hours or more in any
subject or 3 hours or more in
ELAR/mathematics)
Earn on associate’s degree
Complete an OnRamps course
in any subject and earn college
credit*
▪
▪
CTe coherent sequence
coursework completion and
credit aligned with approved
industry-based certifications
(one-half point credit)
Graduate with completed
IEp and workforce readiness
(graduation type codes 04, 05,
54 or 55)

PORTRAIT OF
A CCMR GRADUATE

CCMR
ACTION PLAN
DISTRICT/CAMPUS COLLEGE READINESS PLANNING TOOL
Action Plan for (district/campus):
School
Year:
Today’s Date:
Ideal Planning Team: District/Campus Administration, CTE Director, Counseling Director, Curriculum Director
Driving Questions
District/Campus
Answers Driving
Questions
Person (s)
Responsible for Answers
at District and Campus
SMART Goal:
timeline for completion
Quantitative and
Qualitative Measures
to Evaluate Impact
How do students
choose an
endorsement?
How do students
choose a program of
study?

OBJECTIVES
FOR TODAY
Examine the
graduation
requirements
for high school based
on House Bill 5.
Develop a profile
of a College, Career
and Military Ready
Graduate
Develop an action
plan for a campus
leadership team to plan
for enriched course
pathways that prepare
students for college
and career.

QUESTIONS
What was new learning for you?
What will you take back and use immediately?
What else?

THANK
YOU!
TRACY L. REINEN | COUNSELING CONSULTANT
ESC - 20 210-370-5730
TRACY.REINEN@ESC20.NET

COLLEGE, CAREER
AND MILITARY
READINESS TOOLKIT
PART II
TRACY L. REINEN | COUNSELING CONSULTANT | ESC - 20

OBJECTIVES
FOR TODAY
To examine
implications of
higher education and
industry recognition of
graduates.
To review the team
action plan and
develop a College,
Career and Military
Readiness Year At A
Glance (CCMR YAG)
Monthly Plan.
To examine
CCMR tools to
support successful
implementation of the
CCMR YAG.

PERFORMANCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A student may earn a
performance acknowledgement
for outstanding performance
▪ In a dual credit course
▪ In bilingualism & biliteracy
▪ On an AP test or IB exam
▪ On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT
▪ For earning a nationally or
internationally recognized business
or industry certification or license by
high achievement on an examination

DUAL CREDIT
A student may earn a
performance acknowledgment
on the student’s diploma
and transcript for outstanding
performance in a dual credit
course by successfully
completing
1. At least 12 hours of college academic
courses, including those taken for
dual credit as part of the Texas core
curriculum, and advanced technical
credit courses, including locally
articulated courses, with a grade
of the equivalent of 3.0 or higher on
a scale of 4.0; or
2. An associate degree while in high
school.

BILINGUALISM/BILITERACY
1. A student may earn a performance
acknowledgment by demonstrating proficiency
in accordance with local school district grading
policy in two or more languages by:
a. Completing all English language arts
requirements and maintaining a minimum grade
point average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a
scale of 100; and

BILINGUALISM/BILITERACY
b. Satisfying one of the following:
i. Completion of a minimum of three credits in the same
language in a language other than English with a
minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100
ii. Demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher in a language
other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent
of 80 on a scale of 100
iii.Completion of at least three credits in foundation subject
area courses in a language other than English with a
minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100

BILINGUALISM/BILITERACY
iv.Demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other
than English through one of the following methods:
▪ A score of 3 or higher on a College Board advanced
placement examination for a language other than
English
▪ A score of 4 or higher on an International
Baccalaureate examination for a higher-level
languages other than English course
▪ Performance on a national assessment of language
proficiency in a language other than English of at
least Intermediate High or its equivalent

BILINGUALISM/BILITERACY
2. In addition to meeting the requirements of
paragraph (1) of this subsection, to earn a
performance acknowledgment in bilingualism
and biliteracy, an English language learner
must also have
a. participated in and met the exit criteria for a bilingual
or English as a second language (ESL) program; and
b. scored at the Advanced High level on the Texas
English Language Proficiency Assessment System
(TELPAS).

AP, IB,
SAT, ACT
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the
student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance
on a College Board advanced placement test or International
Baccalaureate examination by earning
1) a score of 3 or above on a College Board advanced placement examination, or
2) a score of 4 or above on an International Baccalaureate examination.

AP, IB,
SAT, ACT
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment on the
student’s diploma and transcript for outstanding performance
on the PSAT ® , the ACT-PLAN ® , the SAT ® , or the ACT ® by
1) earning a score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
(PSAT/NMSQT ® ) that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar
or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, as
part of the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) of the College Board,
or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship Program of the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation;

AP, IB,
SAT, ACT
2) achieving the college readiness benchmark score on at least two
of the four subject tests on the ACT-PLAN ® examination;
3) earning scores of at least 410 on the evidence-based reading section
and 520 on the mathematics section of the SAT; or
4) earning a composite score on the ACT ® examination of 28
(excluding the writing sub score).

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE
CONTINUED
Performance Acknowledgements –SBOE Rule
Nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification shall
be defined as an industry validated
credential that complies with knowledge
and skills standards promulgated by a
nationally or internationally recognized
business, industry, professional, or
government entity representing a
particular profession or occupation that
is issued by or endorsed by
▪ a national or international business,
industry, or professional organization;
▪ a state agency or other government
entity; or
▪ a state-based industry association.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE
CONTINUED
Performance Acknowledgements –SBOE Rule
Certifications or licensures
for performance
acknowledgements shall
▪ be age appropriate for high school students;
▪ represent a student’s substantial course
of study and/or end-of-program knowledge
and skills;
▪ include an industry recognized examination
or series of examinations, an industry
validated skill test, or demonstrated
proficiency through documented,
supervised field experience; and
▪ represent substantial knowledge and multiple
skills needed for successful entry into
a high-skill occupation.

POSTSECONDARY
READINESS CONVERSATIONS
Tools to support your conversation:

POSTSECONDARY
READINESS CONVERSATIONS

POSTSECONDARY
READINESS CONVERSATIONS

THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION
STRATEGIC PLAN
∎ 60x30TX – founded ∎ 60x30TX has four ∎ Success rests heavily
on the critical need student-centered on collaboration
for an educated goals, with the and creativity among
Texas workforce overarching goal higher education,
that is able to adapt that 60% of 25-34 K-12 education,
to change and year olds will have and the workforce
successfully compete
in the global economy
a postsecondary
credential or degree
by 2030

HB 18, UT AUSTIN’S
CHARGETXONCOURSE
▪ Develop online
training for counselors
and advisors in public
secondary schools
to support advising
for educational
pathways and career
opportunities available
to students
▪ Develop and online
instructional program
for middle school
students about
preparing for high
school, college,
and possible careers.
▪ Develop technological
advising tools using
the P-20/Workforce
Data Repository

YEAR AT A
GLANCE PLANNER
Elementary Junior High 6/7 Junior High 8th High Scool 9th High Scool 10th High Scool 11th High Scool 12th
August
September
October

SUPPORT
TOOLS- COUNSELING
Eight Components
of College and Career
Readiness Counseling
Elementary School
Counselor’s Guide
(NOSCA)
Middle School
Counselor’s Guide
(NOSCA)
High School
Counselor’s Guide
(NOSCA)

TRANSFORMATIVE DELIVERY
OF THE EIGHT COMPONENTS OF COLLEGE
AND CAREER READINESS COUNSELING
Eight Components
of College and Career
Readiness Counseling
1. College Aspirations
2. Academic Planning for
College and Career Readiness
3. Enrichment and Extracurricular
Engagement
4. College and Career
Exploration and Selection
Processes
5. College and Career
Assessments
6. College Affordability Planning
7. College and CareerAdmission
Processes
8. Transition from High School
to College Enrollment
Required Elements
for EACH Component
Context
Cultural Competence
Multilevel Interventions
Data
Equitable Outcomes
COLLEGE
AND CAREER
READINESS
FOR ALL
STUDENTS

PLANNING HOW TO:
CCMR YEAR AT A GLANCE
1. Identify CCMR activities in the YAG that your currently do.
▪ Add any additional activities that your district/campus does
▪ How does your current system for CCMR contribute to supporting
the development of your “Portrait of a Graduate”?
2. Review data that assists you with building a strong YAG.
(Review sample YAG for data considerations.)
▪ Some examples include:
» Regional target demand or
workforce needs
» Legislation: HB 5, HB 18
» Industry Based Certifications (IBC)
»ACT/SAT/TSI/ASVAB
» FAFSA & Apply TX

PLANNING HOW TO:
CCMR YEAR AT A GLANCE
3. Identify areas of need?
▪ Add changes or activities to support areas of need?
4. Person/Persons responsible?
5. Area to Focus for upcoming school year

ACCESS YOUR TOOLS
FOR PLANNING
DC Flip Chart
TEA List
of Industry
Based Credentials
TEA Programs
of Study
CTE Crosswalk
ASVAB
Texas Workforce
Commission
TxOnCourse
YAG blank
template and
sample template

DEBRIEF:
CCMR YEAR AT A GLANCE
Share Out -
progress on
YAG
How are you
incorporating
other schools
in your cluster
(elementary,
middle school
and high
school)?
What
are your
overarching
goals?

QUESTIONS
What was new learning for you?
What will you take back and use immediately?
What else?

THANK
YOU!
TRACY L. REINEN | COUNSELING CONSULTANT | ESC - 20
210-370-5730
TRACY.REINEN@ESC20.NET