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Mississippi Career Readiness Alignment

A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards

Renzulli Learning helps Mississippi schools prepare students for life after graduation by developing critical thinking, creativity, and executive function (planning, organization, working memory, self-regulation)—the durable skills that drive success in college, career, and active citizenship.

Our personalized, project-based approach aligns with Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS), the required College- and Career-Readiness (CCR) high school course, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Individual Career and Academic Plans (iCAPs) that guide every student’s pathway, high school diploma and endorsement options, and Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities that earn credit for authentic work experience.

Mississippi Frameworks We Support

How Renzulli Learning Supports Mississippi’s Career Readiness Goals

Grade Band

Mississippi Focus

Renzulli Learning Alignment

K–5 Career Awareness & Readiness HabitsBuild early career awareness and foundational habits for college and career readiness, helping students see how interests connect to school, community, and future work—supporting the vision of the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards.The Renzulli Profiler surfaces each child’s interests, strengths, and learning preferences. Early project-based learning (PBL) on community helpers and real-world problems, plus daily plan–do–review routines, builds Executive Function (EF) (planning, focus, time management) and habits of self-direction, collaboration, and problem-solving that set the stage for later iCAP and CCR work.
6–8 Career Exploration & iCAP FoundationsEnsure each student develops and annually updates an Individual Career and Academic Plan (iCAP) beginning by the end of 8th grade, documenting academic and career goals and aligning middle-grade coursework with future pathways.The Personal Success Plan (PSP) in Renzulli mirrors and enriches the iCAP with goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth. Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning/working-memory needs; structured research and design challenges expose students to Mississippi’s career clusters and high-demand industries; 21st-century skills activities (creativity, collaboration, communication) align with MS CCRS emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving.
9–12 Career Planning, CCR Course, CTE & PathwaysHelp students meet state graduation requirements and earn diploma endorsements by completing required credits, the College- and Career-Readiness (CCR) course, and/or a sequence of CTE courses plus iCAP-aligned electives, including options for Career Pathway diplomas.Capstones, internships, and Type III projects in Renzulli connect directly to CTE programs, CCR course themes (portfolio, financial literacy, college applications, career preparation), and diploma endorsements. EF reporting supports on-time task completion and workplace behaviors; PSP/iCAP artifacts map cleanly to CCR course portfolios and graduation pathway documentation. Creativity (including CTC-aligned tasks) produces industry-relevant products, presentations, and digital portfolios that demonstrate readiness for college, training, or employment.
At-Risk / TransitionSupport students in meeting iCAP goals, CCR course expectations, and graduation/endorsement requirements, especially through personalized routes that combine CTE, embedded and stand-alone Work-Based Learning, and targeted academic support.Leadership and workplace modules build confidence, employability, and self-advocacy; regular PSP/iCAP check-ins provide accountability; progress monitoring aligns to Mississippi’s college- and career-readiness vision. Embedded Executive Function routines reinforce persistence, organization, and adaptability as students transition into college, community college/technical programs, apprenticeships, the military, or employment.

 

Core Capabilities (K–12)

  • 21st-Century & Durable Skills
    Structured activities strengthen creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, adaptability, and professionalism—the same broad competencies emphasized in MS CCRS and CTE for success in college, careers, and a global economy.

  • Executive Function (EF)
    Built-in assessment and growth routines for planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation help educators scaffold the habits students need to succeed in rigorous MS CCRS-aligned courses, the CCR course, CTE pathways, dual/early college, and Work-Based Learning experiences that earn Carnegie credit.

  • Personal Success Plan (PSP) / iCAP Alignment
    Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth in PSP align naturally with iCAP requirements, helping counselors and teachers document progress across academic, personal/social, and career domains and maintain a coherent, multi-year plan for every student.

  • Project-Based Enrichment
    Student-driven investigations connect to Mississippi’s priority sectors, local labor-market needs, and community issues, pairing naturally with CTE coursework, embedded WBL, and stand-alone Work-Based Learning courses to generate artifacts that can be cited in CCR portfolios, iCAPs, and graduation pathway reviews.

  • Profiler-Powered Personalization
    Interests, strengths, and learning styles drive differentiated enrichment and pathway planning so students choose CTE programs, CCR and elective courses, WBL experiences, and postsecondary options that genuinely reflect who they are—supporting more intentional use of career pathway options and diploma endorsements.

Research Evidence & Long-Term Outcomes

  • SEM foundation, career-relevant gains
    Enrichment-oriented models like the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM)—the foundation of Renzulli Learning—are associated with improved academic performance, more students choosing rigorous coursework (including STEM), and greater entry into high-value postsecondary fields, all strong indicators of college and career readiness.

  • Creativity growth over time
    Multi-year implementations using Renzulli Learning report measurable increases in creativity through authentic projects and the Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC), complementing Mississippi’s emphasis on critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving in its College- and Career-Readiness Standards.

  • Executive Function as the engine
    EF assessment plus project workflows build self-management, focus, and perseverance—skills central to success in MS CCRS rigor, CCR course expectations, iCAP-aligned programs of study, CTE, and work-based learning, and critical to Mississippi’s goal that all students graduate prepared for college, career, and active citizenship.

Why Mississippi Districts Choose Renzulli Learning

Aligned & Documented

Direct support for Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards, the CCR high school course, diploma and endorsement options, iCAP and graduation pathways, and CTE/WBL programs, all within MDE’s broader push to ensure that every graduate is ready for college, career, and active citizenship.

Measurable Skill Development

Actionable Executive Function data, creativity assessment and growth, and 21st-century skill rubrics help schools show impact on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions Mississippi highlights in its MS CCRS, CCR course standards, and CTE/WBL guidance.

Future-Ready & Human-Centered

Renzulli Learning builds uniquely human strengths—creativity, critical thinking, leadership, collaboration—that complement AI and automation, positioning Mississippi students to thrive in a rapidly changing labor market while remaining grounded in local priorities for high-wage, high-demand, high-skill careers.

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