ACT WorkKeys
We are looking at simulated test scores using the new Thrive SPS guide. It is vital that all students who have not scored at least a 20 on the ACT are given the opportunity to test for ACT WorkKeys multiple times with instruction support between testing dates.
Suggestion: As students pass ACT WorkKeys earning a Silver or higher, have this data inputted into JCampus so that your Thrive data reports are reflective of where you are currently progressing.
Saturday IBC Classes:
Current Class: ALL PASSED AS OF NOVEMBER! Senior Phlebotomy running October-November 2025 (15 students enrolled in medical classes were selected. Students earn $500 for attending all classes and passing the industry based credential.
Upcoming Classes: We will add a spring Phlebotomy session. We will also work with schools to offer Saturday classes based on current senior data and what they would need to add to earn an Advanced or Basic Bundle. More information coming soon!
Industry Based Credential Updates:
Business of Retail + Customer Service is now considered a Basic Bundle. We are working to ensure our business teachers are either offering all 3 CIW to get CIW Web Foundations (Advanced) or both Business of Retail & Customer Service (Basic Bundle). This will meet the Acceleration component of Thrive for your SPS.
Recruitment and Promotion:
Current 9th-10th* Graders: School Pathways, CTEC, Fast Forward Summer
Current 11th* Graders: School Pathways, CTEC, Fast Forward Summer or Internship
*Current 10th and 11th grader will have an opportunity to apply to ABC Pelican (Welding, Millwright, Pipe Fitting, & Electrical) through the CTEC application portal.
High School Pathway Progressions:
Make sure you are updating your course progression document to align with College and Career Pathways, creating your course request forms and reach out for support at needed from Mara Girona-Dodd (mgirona@ebrschools.org). She is working on scheduling time with each of our high school principals to review and look over data to determine how we can support your progress forward.
High School
HS Opportunities Presentation, Video of Presentation , Student Handouts, Louisiana Workforce Commission Activity
As always, we are here to support!
ARB
As we continue to work on provided SUPPORT to our schools to ensure that every students leave WORKFORCE READY, please let use know if additional resources are needed.
October 2025
Please see the computer science updates that will need to be in place for the next school year. This information will be shared with school leaders.
Computer Science Classes--Starting 26-27, All Middle and High School Campuses will be required to have a computer science offering in their master schedule. Specific course codes that will meet this requirement have not been finalized, but we want principals to know that something must be in place and plan accordingly
Energize—the free state-sponsored praxis prep course through Southeastern has two additional cohorts for the Spring and Summer.
Computer Science Pilots and Curriculum--training will be essential in ensuring our teachers are prepared for these courses. We are applying to participate in a curriculum pilot with teacher support for high school, and are in the early planning phases to provide training to our middle schools for the new course.
Contact: cburas@ebrschools.org
Counselor Presentation (Jan. 2025)
Career Diploma Pathways Jump Start Presentation
Support mgirona@ebrschools.org or msealy@ebrschools.org
College and Career Opportunities in the East Baton Rouge School System
Key Steps & Resources
We are entering the initial phase outlining your College and Career Pathway progressions.
Remember, these progressions are for TOPS U and Career Diploma students to ensure they are ready for the world of work.
The question is when does this work begin. Does it begin directly after high school, after vocational training, community college, or university? We are dedicated to providing services to ensure they are all WORKFORCE READY!
Task: Course Progressions
Support mgirona@ebrschools.org
Beginning 25-26, students applying to CTEC must have written permission from administrator or school counselor to take classes that are offered at their home school in one of the home school’s Supported Career Focus Pathways. We want to complement and support our school CTE programs and not compete.
Example: ProStart at home school site, you must get approval to attend CTEC’s ProStart program.
25-26 Field Trip Calendar | Field Trip Procedures
Support mhilton1@ebrschools.org
CTEC Application, Scheduling, & Program Progressions
Support mgirona@ebrschools.org
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) FYI
Career Pathway and Military Career Alignment
Support fjohnson7@ebrschools.org
JROTC Support fjohnson7@ebrschools.org
Internship Support cburas@ebrschools.org or nstovall@ebrschools.org
Teacher Support badams2@ebrschools.org or mdunn2@ebrschools.org or caucoin@ebrschools.org
Summer Programs Support cburas@ebrschools.org or msealy@ebrschools.org
TOPS U & TOPS Tech Support mgirona@ebrschools.org