ACP Overview
ACP Overview
What is Academic and Career Planning (ACP)?
Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post-secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.
Why are we doing this?
PI 26.01 Applicability and purpose.
(1) Under s. 121.02 (1) (m), Stats., every school board shall provide access to an education for employment program approved by the state superintendent. Under s. 115.28 (59), Stats., the state superintendent shall ensure that every school board is providing academic and career planning services to pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12 in the school district, beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.
How was this plan developed?
A committee was formed from the school board, staff representatives from each department, an administration member, members of pupil services, and the director of pupil services. Surveys were sent out to parents, staff, and students on their ideas on necessary career and academic planning opportunities. The committee went over the survey data, reviewed three other school districts’ Academic and Career Plans, then created a detailed list of tasks that students will need to complete at each grade level. The plan was submitted to the Board for approval.
How will the plan adapt and change?
A committee will meet annually to review the Cadott Academic and Career Plan, analyze data, and make necessary revisions to ensure the plan effectively meets the needs of the students, parents, and employers in the community.
How will ACP be implemented?
Through a combination of classroom activities, career-based learning opportunities, work-based learning, and independent exploration, students will increase their self-awareness as well as develop an understanding of different career pathways and the knowledge/skills needed to succeed in each. All students in grades 6-12 will develop, and update, an individualized Academic and Career Plan so that, by the time they graduate, they have identified a career pathway, developed the necessary skills, and are prepared to take the next steps toward pursuing that path.
How will staff be trained to implement ACP?
Staff will be trained, during inservice and/or staff meetings, on the ACP process and their role in its implementation.
How will parents be involved in the Academic and Career Planning?
Parents will have several opportunities throughout the school year to be involved in various aspects of their child’s academic and career planning by participating in individual conferences, post-secondary planning events, collaborative four-year planning, and more. They will also have access to updates and information about ACP activities through social media posts, newsletter articles, and the school webpage.
What connections does the district have with postsecondary opportunities for students?
Students have postsecondary credit opportunities through transcripted credit agreements with Chippewa Valley Technical College, the Start College Now Program, the Early College Credit Program, CVTC High School Academies, and Advanced Placement Courses.
What supports are offered within the district for special populations?
Students receiving special education services participate in transition planning as a required component of their individualized education plan. ACP information will be shared with IEP team members for consideration when developing transition plans to support student postsecondary pursuits.
Labor Market Information
Local, regional, and state labor market information will be used to ensure that students are aware of, and prepared to meet, the needs of the current and projected job market. The district will collaborate with local business and industry, higher education, and community organizations to provide relevant ACP services and opportunities to help students explore, and gain experience in, their areas of interest.
For detailed information regarding the labor market in Cadott, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, and the United States, check out the following links:
Chippewa County Economic Profile
Chippewa Valley Labor Market Skills Gap
Workforce Profile-Chippewa County
Labor Market Information Guide
The Cadott Community School District ACP Plan includes aligned courses, experiences, and services developed and implemented using a collaborative process between the school district, families, and the local community, as well as partners in business/industry and higher education. The following plan, broken down by grade level, is in place for the 2025-2026 school year. However, the plan will remain flexible and may be modified due to changes in need, resources, or opportunities.
Grade 6
6th Grade Orientation Night for students and parents
Career Unit in Guidance Class: Introduction to Xello–Personalize Xello account and complete
lessons in School Subjects at Work, Interests, Decision-making, and Time Management.
21st Century Skills in Guidance Class: Complete SEL lessons on Working in Diverse Groups,
Communicating, Problem-solving, And Thinking Flexibly.
Grade 7
7th Grade Orientation Night for students and parents–Tuesday, August 27, 5:30-7:00 pm
Transition to 7th Grade conferences with school counselor
Career Tours at CVTC–TBD
Career Mini-Project
CTE Exploratory Classes
Forward Exam–March
Grade 8
CTE Exploratory Classes-includes career units in Exploring Business and FCE rotations
Introduction to High School and Course Request Assembly with School Counselors–January
High School Orientation Night for students and parents–February
Forward Exam–March
Career Venture–Eau Claire, May
Individual ACP Conference with School Counselor–May
Grade 9
ACP activities in homeroom related to grade-level events
CVTC High School Academies Information sent
Course Request Assembly with School Counselors–January
Field Trip to CVTC and UW-Eau Claire–TBD
Pre-ACT–March
Cadott Career Fair–Alternating years
Individual ACP Conference with School Counselor–April
Grade 10
ACP activities in homeroom and English class related to grade-level events
CVTC High School Academies with CVTC rep
Course Request Assembly with School Counselors–January
CVTC High School Academies Night for enrolled students and parents
Pre-ACT
Cadott Career Fair–Alternating years
Individual ACP Conference with School Counselor
Grade 11
Individual ACP Conference with school counselor and parent–October
Job shadows, Youth Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning
Wisconsin Educational Fair–Eau Claire
ASVAB–optional, November
College and military rep visits
ACP activities in homeroom information
Course Request Assembly with School Counselors–January
CVTC Career Tours–optional, February
CVTC High School Academies Night for enrolled students and parents–February
ACT with Writing
Cadott Career Fair–Alternating years
Grade 12
Individual ACP Conference with School Counselor–September
Job shadows, Youth Apprenticeship, Work-Based Learning
ACP activities in homeroom related to grade-level events
Financial Aid information
ASVAB–optional, November
College and military rep visits
CVTC Career Tours–optional, February
Business and Industry Tours–March
Cadott Career Fair–Alternating years
Graduation–May
Local business and industry partners can provide unique learning opportunities for Cadott students as they explore careers, build skills, and plan for their futures. We value business/industry contributions to the Cadott community and appreciate the support they offer our students throughout their ACP journeys. There are several ways to become involved as an employer:
Classroom presentations
Business Tours
Job Shadows
Mock Interviews
Cadott Career Fair
Youth Apprenticeship
Work Study
If interested in partnering with us, please contact our ACP Coordinator, Kaitlyn Eyerly-Normand at eyerlyk@cadott.k12.wi.us or our School-to-Work Coordinator, Keith Becker, at beckerk@cadott.k12.wi.us