Career Development

Career Development services directed at providing all students with career awareness, self-development and career decision-making must be an integral part of a student's educational experience. It is this kind of experience that will help the students to learn, think, consider and make realistic decisions about their opportunities.

Academic and CTE Scholarship Information

• Application and FAQs
• CTE Coordinated Plans of Study
• Scholarship Updates (SB2289) - Presentation by Jim Upgren, August 10, 2021, CTE Professional Development Conference

Career Development Program Resources

• Calendar of Events & Deadlines
• Program Approval Policy
   
• Program of Work Online Fillable Form (Due September 30)
  • Part 1 - Online Form
    • Review and complete parts 2 & 3 (below) before completing the online form.
  • Part 2 - Required Attachment: Timeline/Activities/Assessments 
    • Download and complete prior to completing the online form.  You will need to upload this file.
  • Part 3 - Required Attachment: Licensed Personnel Record/MIS03 Example
    • You will need to upload this when completing the online form.
  • Questions - contact leglasser@nd.gov for assistance.
     
• Year-End Narrative (Due May 31) 
  •  Year-End Narrative Online Form

    • You will need the following documentation to complete this form:

      • Highlights from your Career Development program's activities this year.
      • Recommendations from your program's advisory committee and how they will be incorporated into your Program of Work.
    • Documentation to submit into BRP (at the school level)
      • Completed Program Advisory Committee Form - SFN 15256
      • Fall Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
      • Spring Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
      • Travel Expense Report
      • Contract (for the just-ending school year)

Licensure

• Teacher Licensing
  • Application For Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification (SFN 5415)
  • Renewal Application For Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification (SFN 51688)

Professional Groups and Links

• ACTE

  • National

  • NDACTE

  • ACTE Guidance & Career Development Division's Position Paper on the Future of Guidance, 2012

• American Counseling Association - ACA

• American School Counselor Association - ASCA

• National Career Development Association - NCDA

• North Dakota Career Development Association - NDCDA

  • NDCDA Constitution and Bylaws

• North Dakota Counseling Association - NDCA

• North Dakota School Counselor Association - NDSCA

American Counseling Association

• Message from ACA: "We understand this global pandemic means significant changes to how you are fulfilling your professional responsibilities.
• During times like this, counselors play a crucial role in sharing accurate public information, and in helping clients maintain perspective while providing methods of coping and continuing their wellness strategies.”
• www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/trauma-disaster/mental-health-professional-counseling-and-emergency-preparedness

National Career Development Association

• NCDA’s COVID-19 Career and Mental Health Resources: There are countless resources, lists, webinars and tools being circulated to support helping professionals during this global pandemic. NCDA will update this page continuously.
• https://associationdatabase.com/aws/NCDA/pt/show_detail/289284?layout_name=layout_details&model_name=news_article