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Renzulli Learning
North Carolina Career Readiness Alignment
A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards
Renzulli Learning helps North Carolina 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 North Carolina’s Portrait of a Graduate, Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways, Career Development & Work-Based Learning (WBL), and the CTE & Career Pathways course of study, and connects naturally to Career & College Promise (CCP) dual-enrollment opportunities.
North Carolina Frameworks We Support
Portrait of a Graduate — https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/operation-polaris/portrait-graduate
Career & Technical Education (CTE) — https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/career-and-technical-education
Career Development & Work-Based Learning (WBL) — https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/career-and-technical-education/career-development-and-work-based-learning
CTE & Career Pathways (Standard Course of Study) — https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/academic-standards/standard-course-study/cte-and-career-pathways
Career & College Promise — CTE Pathway — https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/advanced-learning-and-gifted-education/career-and-college-promise/career-and-technical-education-pathway
How Renzulli Learning Supports North Carolina's Career Readiness Goals
Grade Band | North Carolina Focus | Renzulli Learning Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| K–5 Career Awareness | Build identity and strengths; introduce Portrait of a Graduate competencies and early workplace behaviors. | Renzulli Profiler surfaces interests/strengths; early project-based learning (PBL) on community roles; daily plan–do–review routines to practice Executive Function (planning, focus, self-regulation). |
| 6–8 Career Exploration | Explore occupations and clusters; begin reflective planning under Career Development & WBL guidance; preview CTE/Pathways. | Personal Success Plan (PSP) for goals and reflection; Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning/working-memory needs; research & design challenges aligned to NC career areas; 21st-century skills activities (creativity, collaboration, communication). |
| 9–12 Career Planning & CTE | Enter CTE programs; document WBL experiences; leverage CCP (CTE Pathway); keep evidence aligned to graduation/career goals. | Capstones/internships aligned to CTE pathways; EF reporting supports readiness habits; PSP artifacts document growth for advising; creativity assessed and developed (e.g., CTC-aligned tasks) to produce industry-relevant deliverables. |
| At-Risk / Transition | Strengthen leadership, employability, and workplace readiness consistent with WBL expectations. | Leadership & workplace modules; PSP check-ins for accountability; progress monitoring against employability expectations; 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—mirroring NC’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
Executive Function (EF): Built-in assessment with targeted growth routines across content areas; dashboards for instructional decisions.
Personal Success Plan (PSP): Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth—easily aligned with counseling artifacts and local planning workflows.
Project-Based Enrichment: Student-driven investigations tied to NC career areas 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 report measurable increases in creativity 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 employability and success within North Carolina’s CTE/WBL environment.
Why North Carolina Districts Choose Renzulli Learning
Aligned & Documented
Direct support for Portrait of a Graduate, CTE, WBL, CTE & Career Pathways, and CCP (CTE Pathway) evidence.
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 AI and automation.
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