The College and Career Competency Framework supports educators in systematically embedding intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies into course content to help students become career-equipped, life-long learners.
Educators have seen the following impacts from competency instruction:
Higher rates of school attendance
Active engagement in the classroom (i.e., paying attention, understanding and retaining subject matter, etc.)
Better grades and achievement scores
Fewer office referrals
Increased likelihood of pursuing postsecondary education
Increased likelihood of post-school success (i.e., promotions, raises, etc.)
Do your students have difficulty turning in homework, getting to school on time, focusing on academics during class, studying for tests, completing all aspects of projects, or managing their emotions? Self-Regulation instruction can help.
Do your students lack confidence in their abilities, think that they will always do as well or as poorly as they have done in the past, give up easily when they encounter obstacles, or simply feel that they cannot learn the course content or succeed in school, sports, or arts? Self-Efficacy instruction can help.
Do your students have difficulty expressing themselves or asking for help when they don't understand, sharing opinions during group work, or standing up to their peers? Or do they react aggressively in certain situations; responding in demanding or hostile ways instead of expressing their thoughts or needs respectfully? Assertiveness instruction can help.
ESS Data would like to inform you of important dates and reporting updates for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The FY25 Important Dates document is on the ESS Data Management web page. This email also outlines important changes for SPED data reporting for FY25, including new and upcoming changes within AzEDS and ESS applications overseen by ESS Data Management.
The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services, in collaboration with the University of Kansas Research Collaboration, is offering the following free course as part of the College and Career Competencies Project.