De Soto Area Schools Academic and Career Planning / Education for Employment Plan
This document outlines the Academic and Career Planning (ACP) / Education for Employment (E4E) plan for De Soto Area Schools. Its core mission is to connect academic learning with career development, providing students with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and guidance needed to make informed decisions about their postsecondary pathways, with a vision of producing career- and life-ready graduates. Key priorities include annual plan optimization, staff empowerment through targeted professional development, developing a 'Portrait of a Graduate,' and formalizing a high school ACP Capstone project. The plan encompasses providing comprehensive ACP curriculum and support, offering diverse postsecondary education and workforce exploration opportunities, delivering individualized support appropriate to each pupil's needs, engaging families, and fostering strong community partnerships.