Exposing students to college and career readiness early on is crucial. Santa Paula Unified School District in California utilizes Defined Careers to connect classrooms to careers through deeper learning to empower students to make informed decisions, set meaningful goals, build the skills needed for future success, and more.

In this webinar, educators and leaders from Santa Paula Unified School District discuss:

• Why SPUSD implemented Defined Careers to support their college and career readiness initiatives
• How SPUSD incorporates Defined Careers into their middle school curriculum to set students up for future success
• Specific examples of career-connected learning in action in the middle school classroom
• How Defined Careers offers students expectations of the industries they're exploring, generates a global view, and engages students with hands-on experiences along the way

Featured Educators:

• Terria Duran, Secondary STEAM TOSA at Isbell Middle School, Santa Paula Unified School District, CA
• Alex Roth, Middle School CTE Elective Teacher at Isbell Middle School, Santa Paula Unified School District, CA