Academic & Career Planning

The mission and the vision of academic and career planning at the state level is to: “Empower ALL students to travel the road TO adulthood through education and training to careers!” by:

“Reimagining K-12 education to equip students

• with meaningful and supportive adult relationships
• and the ability to adapt to opportunities and challenges
• on their personalized journeys to successful lives”

This aligns with Stoughton Area School District’s mission in “Preparing students for the emerging world in which they will live.”

• ACP conferences in 8th and 11th grade with all students and parents/guardian
• Post-HS options night and financial aid night
• 6th and 9th grade orientation events
• Counselors are available to discuss academic and career planning throughout the year
• Kick-off to college apps
• Parent teacher conferences related to academic and career options throughout MS
• Goals for next year
  • Yearly updates about each grade in the newsletter
  • Seminars for career pathways

Click here to view our Graduation Requirements

To Be Determined

Click here to view our Advanced Placement offerings

• ACP conferencing for 100% of students in grades 6, 8, 11, and 12
• Career Information software tool: Career Cruising
• For students with a disability, special education case managers are invited to ACP conferences, and school counselors are invited to IEP meetings (Insert Link for Special Education)
  • A transition statement must be created by age 14
  • Inclusion of the Transition Job Developer at the IEP meetings at the high school level or as early as age 14 for career planning. hedy.burke@stoughton.k12.wi.us Transition Job Developer
  • https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/ DVR (Department of Vocational Rehabilitation) can be the connection between school services and long term services for people with disabilities. Eligibility for DVR is essential for eligibility for long-term supports.
  • https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/index.htm ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) upon eligibility is the access to long-term care services and mental health services past high school age.
  • https://www.witig.org/ WITIG Wisconsin Transition Innovation Grant provides access to events, success stories, and informational values regarding graduation and transition services.
  • http://www.witransition.com/ An easy to use tool that helps with planning for career, independent living, and post-secondary education.

Coming soon: Madison Region Economic Partnership (connect students to local employers for job shadow, interviews, etc.)