As part of the WCSCM, conferencing is a crucial element of the individual student planning component. In recent years, there has been heightened importance placed on the student and parent conference. The model acknowledges the significance of having parents become more involved in educational/career conferences, and how imperative it is for every student to have an education and career plan. At East High School, parents and students are invited to attend a 9th grade conference at the beginning of the school year. During the conference the counselor discusses graduation requirements, their 4 year academic plan, and career cruising. Career cruising is an interactive career resource intended for many ages, it’s up-to-date, detailed, and easy to use. To begin, there is a matchmaker interest survey, ability test, and a learning styles inventory. As the student becomes older, more information is requested concerning the type of major’s they may be interested in, colleges of interest, as well as, the student can work on an actual …show more content…
My experience was very limited, in addition to, my high school counselor didn’t do anything to prepare me for college, give me information about scholarships, financial aid, or assistance with filling out my application to college. I was so impressed when I went to the Green Bay Area Public School Districts meeting on course book scheduling. It was hard to believe how much the supplementary resources available to assist students who are credit deficient, online course offerings, youth apprenticeship programs, and an International Baccalaureate Diploma