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Renzulli Learning
Ohio Career Readiness Alignment
A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards
Renzulli Learning helps Ohio 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 directly with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) frameworks for Career Connections, Career-Technical Education (CTE), Graduation Readiness Competencies, and SuccessBound initiatives, while supporting Individual Student Success Plans.
Ohio Frameworks We Support
Career Connections (K–12) — Overview & educator tools for career awareness, exploration, and planning.
Career-Technical Education (CTE) — Programs, pathways, and credential guidance.
Graduation Requirements — Diploma Seals — Readiness demonstrations for careers/college/military.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) — State guidance for schools/educators and families.
Career Advising Policy — Requirements and implementation resources
SuccessBound — Education–industry partnership hub and toolkits
How Renzulli Learning Supports Ohio's Career Readiness Goals
Grade Band | Ohio Focus | Renzulli Learning Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| K–5 Career Awareness | Introduce career awareness, self-discovery, and work habits through Career Connections. | Renzulli Profiler identifies interests/strengths; early project-based learning explores community roles; plan–do–review routines build Executive Function (planning, focus, self-regulation). |
| 6–8 Career Exploration | Explore occupations, clusters, and pathways; begin reflective planning under the Career Advising Policy; connect with SuccessBound concepts. | Personal Success Plan (PSP) for goal-setting and reflection; Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning/working-memory needs; research & design challenges aligned to Career Connections strategies; 21st-century skills tasks (creativity, collaboration, communication). |
| 9–12 Career Planning & CTE | Build actionable postsecondary/workforce plans; engage in CTE and WBL; earn Graduation Seals to demonstrate readiness. | Capstones/internships aligned to CTE pathways; EF reporting supports readiness habits; PSP artifacts document growth for advising; creativity assessed and developed through authentic product creation. |
| At-Risk / Transition | Strengthen employability, leadership, and workplace readiness; document transition plans per state guidance. | Leadership modules; PSP check-ins for accountability; progress monitoring aligned to employability expectations; embedded EF routines reinforce persistence and organization. |
Core Capabilities (K–12)
21st-Century & Durable Skills: Structured activities strengthen creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and adaptability—key aims of Career Connections.
Executive Function (EF): Built-in assessment and growth routines across content areas; dashboards for instructional decisions.
Personal Success Plan (PSP): Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth—easily aligned with Career Advising Policy artifacts.
Project-Based Enrichment: Student-driven investigations connect academic learning with career clusters and real industries; naturally pairs 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 embedded project routines build self-management, focus, and goal-directed persistence—skills echoed in Ohio’s Career Connections competencies.
Why Ohio Districts Choose Renzulli Learning
Aligned & Documented
Direct support for Career Connections, CTE, Graduation Seals, WBL, Career Advising Policy, and SuccessBound 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 AI and automation.
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