Arizona Education & Career Action Plans

On February 25, 2008 the Arizona State Board of Education approved Education and Career Action Plans for all Arizona students grades 9-12 (R7-2-302.05).

Philosophy:

We as educators believe that integrating an Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) process into all facets of the school experience enables students to be lifelong learners and problem-solvers, developing and applying 21st century skills to their life experiences, as students, as workers, as consumers, and as responsible citizens. With the ability to identify skills and interests and to apply that knowledge to create their own ECAP, our students will have developed needed skills to advance in a more fluid, seamless transition, meeting 21st Century technologies and work place postsecondary requirements.

Definition

An ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) reflects a student’s current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student’s individual academic and career goals.

Resources

ECAP Process 

ECAP Design Committee Information 

Arizona Department of Education 

National High School Center

Guidance Lessons 

Lesson Planning Templates

Contact Information

Kay Schreiber
State School Counselors Supervisor

Arizona Department of Education
1535 W Jefferson, Bin 42, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Location:  2005 N Central Ave, 5th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel:  (602) 542-5353
Email:  Kay.Schreiber@azed.gov
Maxine Daly
Deputy Associate Superintendent

Arizona Department of Education
1535 W Jefferson, Bin 32, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Location:  2005 N Central Ave, 6th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel:  (602) 542-5510
Email:  Maxine.Daly@azed.gov