CAM AT A GLANCE

Purpose of CAM

The purpose of CAM is to assure that each student:

· Prepares for successful transitions to post secondary schooling, employment, and adult responsibilities.

· Is actively engaged in his or her own educational planning and takes responsibility for his or her own learning.

· Applies high-level academic and career-related knowledge and skills in relevant and meaningful learning experiences.

· Is supported by the school and community to achieve success in learning and accomplishing his or her goals.

CAM Certification

What are the student requirements for CAM certification? A student must:

1. Develop an education plan and build an education profile.

Plan learning experiences that apply and extend knowledge and skills related to personal, academic, and career interests, and prepares for post-high school next steps. Monitor and communicate progress through an education profile.

2. Demonstrate extended application through a collection of evidence.

Apply and extend academic and career-related knowledge and skills in new and complex situations appropriate to the student’s personal, academic, and career interests and post-high school goals.

3. Demonstrate career-related knowledge and skills.

Demonstrate career-related learning standards in personal management, problem solving, communication, teamwork, organization and systems, employment foundations, and career development.

4. Participate in career-related learning experiences as outlined in his or her education plan.

Connect classroom learning with real life experiences in the workplace, community, or school.