The College and Career Competency Framework supports educators in systematically embedding intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies into course content to help students become career-equipped, socially and emotionally engaged, lifelong 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.
College & Career Competencies Project Cohorts
2018–2020
2019–2021
2020–2022
Ajo Unified School District
ASU Preparatory Academy
Ajo Unified School District
Buckeye Union High School District
Baboquivari Unified School District
Arizona Autism Charter School
Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona
Catalina Foothills School District
AZ Department of Correction, Rehab, and Reentry
Higley Unified School District
Colorado River High School District
Basis Tucson North Charter School
McNary School
Cottonwood Oak Creek School
Blueprint Education
New School for the Arts & Academies
Phoenix Union High School District
Center for Academic Success Charter School
Tempe Union High School District
Somerton School District
Kingman Unified School District
Tuba City Unified School District
Yuma Union High School District
Phoenix Union High School District
Yuma Union High School District
Pima Accommodation District
These resources offer more information on College and Carrer Competencies Project:
The FY24 Statement of Assurances application is open for submission. All PEAs must submit the IDEA Statement of Assurances (SOA) through the ESS Portal of ADEConnect. This is required before any FY24 activities in the Exceptional Student Services portal are allowable. The portal will block any PEA that has not completed the SOA after the deadline.
The Exceptional Student Services Data Management team will host the next Special Education Data Updates live webinar on Wednesday, June 21,from 2pm – 3pm. This session will cover a variety of data topics that will include (subject to change):