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Informationen zum Autor Elaine Makas Howard has 25 years of experience in education. She has served numerous districts in Michigan in curriculum, career development and counseling processes as a regional director of Instructional Services. She is also a systems consultant with Curriculum Connections, a business she co-owns. Ms. Howard has a specialist degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on curriculum. She has a master’s degree from Central Michigan University in school guidance and a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in history. She is certified in central office and secondary administration, counseling, and 7-12 social studies secondary education. Ms. Howard’s work experience includes secondary teacher, community education director, and curriculum consultant. She lives in Cass City, Michigan with three of her four sons. Pamela J. Ill has been a devoted classroom teacher for over 25 years and is currently an instructional consultant at Curriculum Connections, a consultant business that she co-owns, and a classroom teacher with the Unionville-Sebewaing Public Schools in Sebewaing, Michigan. During her 25-year career, she has taught a variety of secondary subjects, including language arts, French, and psychology. Ms. Ill has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and psychology from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In addition, she received her Michigan elementary certification from Saginaw Valley State University. Ms. Ill currently team teaches Freshman Focus and designs Pathways curriculum. Her school became a board certified Pathways High School in 1998. She resides in Vassar, Michigan, with her husband, son, and daughter. Klappentext Help students be more focused and team-oriented and become the true drivers of their own learning by directing their learning and planning down one of several broad career avenues. Zusammenfassung Help students be more focused and team-oriented and become the true drivers of their own learning by directing their learning and planning down one of several broad career avenues. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Student Centered High Schools Acknowledgements About the Authors Dedication Chapter 1. The What and Why of Career Pathways The Beginning: A Student Scenario What is a Pathways High School? Why Pathways? Two Closing Scenarios In Review Chapter 2. The Collaborative Career Pathways Model Introduction: A Student Scenario Model Structure - The Three Pillars Implementing the Three Pillars Community Vertical Process Horizontally Integrating the Pillars Putting it all Together: The Complete Implementation Chart Students as the Center of Learning Pathways and Citizenship Pathway Myths Conclusion In Review Chapter 3. Steps to Implementing the Model Introduction: A Community Scenario Part I. Three Steps to Successful Change - A Process Model Part II. A Timeline for Implementation Part III. Funding Conclusion In Review Part I. Building a Foundation Chapter 4: District Vision and School Leadership: The Pathways Foundation Intro: An American Scenario Vision, Mission, Goals and Values Presenting a Solid Example A Common Experience A Common Process Vision Process Chart In Review Chapter 5. Comprehensive Guidance to Prepare and Assist Pathway Students Scenario The Importance of Comprehensive Guidance Career Pathways and Traditional High Schools Guidance Programs Pathways Comprehensive Guidance and National Counseling Standards Scheduling in a Career Pathways High School Educational Development Plans and Portfolios Student Testing and Data Collection Creating an Avenue for Pathways Changes and Flexibility Conclusion In Review Ch...
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Elaine Makas Howard has 25 years of experience in education. She has served numerous districts in Michigan in curriculum, career development and counseling processes as a regional director of Instructional Services. She is also a systems consultant with Curriculum Connections, a business she co-owns. Ms. Howard has a specialist degree from Saginaw Valley State University in Educational Leadership with an emphasis on curriculum. She has a master’s degree from Central Michigan University in school guidance and a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in history. She is certified in central office and secondary administration, counseling, and 7-12 social studies secondary education. Ms. Howard’s work experience includes secondary teacher, community education director, and curriculum consultant. She lives in Cass City, Michigan with three of her four sons.
Pamela J. Ill has been a devoted classroom teacher for over 25 years and is currently an instructional consultant at Curriculum Connections, a consultant business that she co-owns, and a classroom teacher with the Unionville-Sebewaing Public Schools in Sebewaing, Michigan. During her 25-year career, she has taught a variety of secondary subjects, including language arts, French, and psychology. Ms. Ill has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and psychology from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In addition, she received her Michigan elementary certification from Saginaw Valley State University. Ms. Ill currently team teaches Freshman Focus and designs Pathways curriculum. Her school became a board certified Pathways High School in 1998. She resides in Vassar, Michigan, with her husband, son, and daughter.
