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| Center for Educational Development (CED)/Career Guidance Project. A K-12 infusion model designed to develop knowledge and skills in self-awareness and career exploration. Approved by JDRP for students of all abilities grades 4-12, teachers, administrators, counselors, and community members. This program is also available for and has been used in grades K-3. |
Description The Center for Educational Development (CED)/Career Guidance Project is an interdistrict organization that coordinates and delivers a variety of career education services to all county schools. CED has several major components; direct services to students; services to school staffs who need help in planning or implementing career education activities; selection and maintenance of up-to-date career education media and materials for use by all county school staffs; coordination of community resources, such as volunteer aides, speakers, and work experience/exposure sites; conduct parent discussion groups; and a variety of other services, such as career education implementation unit development and services to special education teachers. The approach to career education in Pima County is often referred to as "infusion," that is, the continued demonstration of the relationships between academic subjects and particular occupation or the world of work as a whole. Infusion redirects the focus and intent of school subjects without changing subject content. For example, addition may be taught by totaling prices on restaurant checks in a simulated coffee shop instead of by adding numbers on blank paper. Elementary level activities focus on self-awareness and an introduction to career areas. Activities in grades 7-9 focus on a wider study of careers and use of decision-making skills. Activities at the high school level are aimed at giving students career exploration and uses of academic skills in various careers.
Developmental Funding: USOE Educational Professions Development Act.
JDRP No. 78-177 (8/10/78)
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