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freshman transition program planning tool

Introduction

Step 1

Proven

"[The] year 2000 results are spectacular.... Of the 25 students beginning and ending the program, 20 showed overall improvement in reading, math and language mechanics.... The utilization of the entire anthology of Career Choices by Academic Innovtions, from their career orientation to the reading manual and the integrated math program, facilitiates learning and increases the awareness of the relationship between academic achievement and work. Students continually comment that learning in this manner is fun."

"[Career Choices] did provide 90 hours of quality instruction for the youth, which produced significant improvement in academic Basic Skills as well as positive attitudinal changes towards learning. The vast majority of participants did connect academic learning to practical life skills and the majority of participants' self-concepts as learners did improve."

"After utilizing Career Choices as a counseling instrument and a career cluster selection, less than 5% of our students are changing programs. This evidence supports our belief that the program is a key to career decision-making."

"The success of the Career Choices program amazed even the teachers...In previous years our dropout rate averaged 40%; this year it was only 3%."

"Students are more focused, have a better understanding of why they are in school, and know courses needed to better prepare for career goals. Counselors find it easier to schedule students."

"Many students have told people this is the most worthwile class they have had...All freshmen will now have to take a class in which we use Career Choices."

"Our school counselors report that the students are much more prepared to formulate their high school plan of courses after taking the Career Choices class."