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Renzulli Learning
Maryland Career Readiness Alignment
A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards
Renzulli Learning helps Maryland schools prepare students for the future of work by developing critical thinking, creativity, and executive function (planning, organization, working memory, self-regulation)—the durable, human skills that drive success in college, career, and life. Our personalized, project-based approach aligns with Maryland’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards, Career & Technical Education (CTE) framework, Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs, and Maryland Career Development Framework (MCDF) expectations, supporting Individual Academic and Career Plans (ACP/Student Plans) required for all students.
Maryland Frameworks We Support
College & Career Readiness (CCR) Standards — https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/ELA/MCCR.aspx
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs — https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/CTE/CTEprograms.aspx
CTE Programs of Study & Content Standards (Blue Book) — https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/CTE/standards.aspx
Work-Based Learning (WBL) — https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/CTE/Work-based_Learning.aspx
Maryland Career Development Framework (MCDF) (PDF) — https://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Documents/CTE/CDFrameworkAugustRevised2022.pdf
How Renzulli Learning Supports Maryland's Career Readiness Goals
Grade Band | Maryland Focus | Renzulli Learning Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| K–5 Career Awareness | Introduce career awareness and self-knowledge aligned to MCDF and CCR foundations. | Renzulli Profiler identifies student interests and strengths; early project-based learning (PBL) builds self-awareness and community understanding; plan–do–review routines develop Executive Function (planning, focus, self-regulation). |
| 6–8 Career Exploration | Explore occupations and pathways; begin/refine Student Plans per MCDF. | Personal Success Plan (PSP) for goals and reflection; Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning/working-memory needs; inquiry projects tied to Maryland career clusters; 21st-century skills activities (creativity, collaboration, communication). |
| 9–12 Career Planning & CTE | Participate in CTE and WBL; maintain Student Plan evidence; meet CCR benchmarks for graduation/postsecondary readiness. | Capstones and internships aligned to CTE pathways; EF reporting supports readiness habits; PSP artifacts align to Student Plan documentation; creativity assessed and developed (e.g., CTC-aligned tasks) to produce industry-relevant deliverables. |
| At-Risk / Transition | Strengthen employability, leadership, and workplace readiness consistent with WBL expectations. | Leadership & workplace modules; PSP check-ins for accountability; progress monitoring against employability skills; embedded EF routines reinforce persistence, organization, and on-time completion. |
Core Capabilities (K–12)
21st-Century & Durable Skills: Structured activities strengthen creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, adaptability, and professionalism—key outcomes of Maryland CTE/WBL.
Executive Function (EF): Built-in assessment with targeted growth routines across content areas; dashboards for instructional and counseling decisions.
Personal Success Plan (PSP): Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth—easily mapped to Student Plans artifacts.
Project-Based Enrichment: Student-driven investigations tied to Maryland career clusters and real workplace expectations; pairs naturally with CTE coursework and WBL placements.
Profiler-Powered Personalization: Interests, strengths, and learning styles guide differentiated enrichment and career exploration.
Research Evidence & Long-Term Outcomes
SEM foundation, career-relevant gains: Enrichment-oriented models like SEM are associated with improved academic performance, greater participation in rigorous coursework, and entry into higher-value postsecondary fields—key indicators of career readiness.
Creativity growth over time: Multi-year implementations using Renzulli Learning show measurable creativity gains through project-based learning and the Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC).
Executive Function as the engine: EF assessment and authentic project workflows build self-management, focus, and perseverance—skills central to Maryland’s CCR, MCDF, and WBL outcomes.
Why Maryland Districts Choose Renzulli Learning
Aligned & Documented
Direct support for CCR Standards, CTE programs, WBL, MCDF, and Student Plans documentation.
Measurable Skill Development
Actionable EF data; creativity assessment and growth; 21st-century skill rubrics.
Future-Ready & Human-Centered
Builds uniquely human strengths—creativity, critical thinking, leadership—that complement automation and AI.
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