Choices into action : guidance and career education program policy for Ontario elementary and secondary schools.

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-- Also available in French under the title: Des choix qui mènent à l’action û Politique régissant le programme d’orientation et de formation au cheminement de carrière dans les écoles élémentaires et secondaires de l’Ontario,

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Choices Into Action describes the purpose and importance of Ontario’s guidance and career education program, its content, and its unique approach to teaching and learning. It describes the approaches that principals and teachers are expected to take when teaching students how to develop their learning skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge and skills in the area of career planning. It also outlines program planning strategies, accountability measures, and the roles and responsibilities of all involved û principals, teachers, students, parents,1 and community partners. The policies outlined in this document complement related provincial policies outlined in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9û12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999 and in the elementary and secondary school curriculum policy documents. This document replaces sections 1.8 and 2.3 of Transition Years, Grades 7, 8, and 9: Policies and Program Requirements, 1992 and all sections of Guidance, Intermediate and Senior Divisions, 1984, except for references to credit course development and delivery.

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Choices Into Action describes the purpose and importance of Ontario’s guidance and career education program, its content, and its unique approach to teaching and learning. It describes the approaches that principals and teachers are expected to take when teaching students how to develop their learning skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge and skills in the area of career planning. It also outlines program planning strategies, accountability measures, and the roles and responsibilities of all involved û principals, teachers, students, parents,1 and community partners. The policies outlined in this document complement related provincial policies outlined in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9û12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999 and in the elementary and secondary school curriculum policy documents. This document replaces sections 1.8 and 2.3 of Transition Years, Grades 7, 8, and 9: Policies and Program Requirements, 1992 and all sections of Guidance, Intermediate and Senior Divisions, 1984, except for references to credit course development and delivery.

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Electronic reproduction.
Available online at: https://collections.ola.org/mon/13000/206413.pdf.
Issued also in French under title: Des choix qui mènent à l'action.
Superseded by: Creating Pathways to Success : an Education and Career/Life Planning Program for Ontario Schools.

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Preface -- Introduction -- Rationale -- Key Features of the Program -- Goals -- Program Considerations -- Program Planning -- Meeting the Needs of All Students -- Program Delivery Components -- The Ontario Curriculum û Elementary and Secondary -- Orientation and Exit Programs -- The Annual Education Plan -- Academic and Career Portfolios -- The Teacher-Adviser Program -- Career Exploration Activities -- Workshops, Seminars, and Small Groups -- Mentorship Programs -- Peer Assistance Programs -- Individual Assistance and Short-Term Counselling -- Program Advisory Teams -- Assessment and Evaluation -- Reporting to Parents -- Program-Effectiveness Surveys -- Roles and Responsibilities -- Principals -- Guidance Counsellors, Teacher-Advisers, and Other Teachers -- Students -- Parents -- Community Partners -- Implementation Schedule.