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Most experts agree that parents are the most
important influence on a child’s choice of career
The most valuable things parents can do to help a child with career planning are:
Listen - Be open to their ideas - Help your child find information - Don't judge
Here are some resources that can help you guide your children, whether they are preschoolers, teenagers or young adults. Some of the resources below will direct you to websites containing additional information.
" It's Up to You"
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Parent Involvement Toolkit
3 PowerPoint presentations
Career development professionals can use these presentations when they hold meetings or conferences for parents. They are provided in English and Spanish.
‚ Help Your Child Identify Interests, Explore Careers and Develop Plans for the Future
English PowerPoint Spanish PowerPoint
‚ Help Your Child Prepare for Post-High School Education
English PowerPoint Spanish PowerPoint
‚ Help Your Child Succeed in School
English PowerPoint Spanish PowerPoint
16 Downloadable Brochures
We have identified four key topic areas for parent involvement and have developed three informational brochures under each topic. You can read the brochures online or download and print them for your convenience.
You can plant the seeds of future success even when your child is very young. Helping your child learn, develop skills and see the connections between school and adult life will give him or her a solid foundation from which to grow.* Career Awareness in Elementary School: Help Your Child Discover the World of Work
Your child can start to see the connections between school and work even when he or she is very young.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish Version]
* Helping Your Child Succeed in School: A Parent's Guide to Elementary School Success
There are many things parents can do to help their young children do well in elementary school.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Is Your Child Ready for Elementary School?
Is Your Child Ready for Elementary School? Help your young child explore learning and develop skills that will help him or her at school. [PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
There is a lot that parents can do to help their children succeed in school. From making sure you know your child's teachers to creating a good home study environment, your involvement is key to your child's success.
* Discovering Your Child's Preferred Learning Style
You can help your child learn by working with his or her preferred learning style.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Parent Involvement = Student Success
Research shows that students get better grades, behave better and have a better chance of graduating from high school when their parents are involved in their schooling.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Homework Tips and Study Skills
Homework helps your child focus on classroom learning and develop lifelong study and concentration skills.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Is Your Child Ready For Middle School?
Help your child rise to the challenges and opportunities of middle school.
[PDF: English] /[PDF: Spanish]
* Is Your Child Ready for High School?
With some advance planning, you can make sure your child is fully prepared for high school.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* What Classes Should My Child Take in Middle and High School?
Your child's class schedule in middle and high school can greatly influence his or her success in college and the workplace. [PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
Career exploration can be a fun, systematic approach to finding out what your child likes to do and how those interests might translate into future jobs. -
* Help Your Child Identify Interests
Parents can help their children identify and pursue interests as the first step in career exploration.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Help Your Child Make Career Decisions
Parents can help their children make sound career decisions based on solid information about what it takes to pursue a particular career path. [PDF: English] [PDF: Spanish]
* Why Should My Child Explore Careers?
Parents can help their children gain the advantages of advance planning through career exploration activities.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Work Experience Options for High School Students
Find out how students can explore work and careers through hands-on work experiences while still in high school. [PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
High school graduation is not an end, but rather a transition. That means both parents and students need to be prepared for what comes next. Whether your child chooses work or more schooling, he or she should begin to prepare for life beyond high school long before graduation day.* What Should my Child Do After High School
Your child has a better chance of succeeding in education or training after high school if she or he has a plan.
[PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Financial Aid Resources for Post-High School Education
Financial Aid Resources for Post-High School Education Create a sound plan for financing education after high school with scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. [PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
* Finding the Right College
Help your child identify needs, obtain information, explore options and ask plenty of questions before choosing a college. [PDF: English] / [PDF: Spanish]
Your child with special needs may be eligible for special services. You can help him or her obtain those services, receive the best education possible, and make a smooth transition from high school to college or a rewarding career.Explore the topics below to see what educational and career opportunities and services may be available to your child.
* Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Academic Success
Federal law guarantees your special needs child an Individual Education Plan to help him or her achieve in school.
* Communicating with Your Child's School and IEP Team
Communication is key to ensuring that your child gets the most from his or her IEP.
* Transition Services: Moving from High School to Further Education and Work
You and your child can plan for the transition to adult life with the help of your child's IEP team.
* Financial Aid for Post High School Options
Financial aid and other services are available to help your special needs child attend college and do well once there.
Helping Your Child Choose a Career by ACT, Inc
A Parent's Guide to School Involvement
Getting Involved in Your Child's Education
Parent Guide to Careers: (PDF)
Minnesota Careers Parent Guide - great information
Elementary Age
Career Development Grades K-6: A Parent’s Guide
Crayola. com Lots of things parents can do with kids
Middle School Age
Career Development for Grades 7-9 A Guide for parents
High School and College Age
Parents: College Search, SAT Prep, Financing Your Child's College Education
"A Parents' Guide to Career Development" By Thomas J. Denham
"A Career Planning Course for Parents" of college students. By Sally Kearsley
Parents' Guide to Transition: What Happens After High School?
