Renzulli Learning

the District of Columbia Career Readiness Alignment

A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards

Renzulli Learning helps District of Columbia schools prepare students for the future of work by developing critical thinking, creativity, and executive function (planning, organization, working memory, self-regulation)—the durable skills that drive success in college, career, and life.

Our personalized, project-based approach aligns with OSSE’s College and Career Readiness work (dual enrollment, AP/IB, early college access), District graduation requirements (including College Level or Career Preparatory [CLCP] coursework), the District of Columbia Career and Technical Education (DC CTE) system and its Programs of Study, and expanding work-based learning (WBL) opportunities such as Career Ready Internships and other pathway experiences.

The District of Columbia Frameworks We Support

College and Career Readiness – OSSE –
https://osse.dc.gov/service/college-and-career-readiness
Graduation Requirements – 24 Credits & CLCP Courses –
https://osse.dc.gov/service/graduation-requirements
Career and Technical Education (CTE) – OSSE –
https://osse.dc.gov/service/career-and-technical-education-cte
DC CTE Programs of Study – Career Pathways –
https://careertechdc.org/programs
Work-Based Learning & Career Ready Internships (WBL) –
https://careertechdc.org/wbl

How Renzulli Learning Supports The District of Columbia’s Career Readiness Goals

Grade Band	District of Columbia Focus	Renzulli Learning Alignment
K–5 Career Awareness & Readiness Habits	Build early career awareness and habits for college and career readiness, helping students connect their interests to school, community, and future work—laying the foundation for OSSE’s CCR work and later graduation planning.	The Renzulli Profiler surfaces each child’s interests, strengths, and learning preferences. Early project-based learning (PBL) around 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 support future CCR and pathway planning.
6–8 Career Exploration & Pathway Planning	Deepen career exploration and begin structured pathway planning so students understand DC CTE Programs of Study, high-wage/high-demand fields, and early college options, building toward individualized graduation plans and CLCP coursework in high school.	The Personal Success Plan (PSP) mirrors and enriches local planning tools with goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth. Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning and working-memory needs; structured research and design challenges focus on DC’s priority sectors; 21st-century skills activities (creativity, collaboration, communication) align with OSSE’s emphasis on college access and readiness metrics.
9–12 Career Planning, Graduation Requirements, CTE & WBL	Ensure students meet graduation requirements (24 credits including College Level or Career Preparatory [CLCP] courses) and gain exposure to multiple college and career pathways—including DC CTE Programs of Study, dual enrollment, and paid work-based learning like Career Ready Internships.	Capstones, internships, and Type III projects in Renzulli connect directly to CTE programs and WBL experiences. EF reporting supports on-time task completion and workplace readiness; PSP artifacts align with individualized graduation planning and CLCP course choices. Creativity (including CTC-aligned tasks) drives industry-relevant products, presentations, and digital portfolios that evidence readiness for college, career, credentials, or apprenticeships.
At-Risk / Transition	Support students in meeting graduation requirements and demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and dispositions OSSE is embedding in a reimagined set of competencies for life after graduation, including stronger postsecondary and labor-market outcomes.	Leadership and workplace modules build confidence, employability, and self-advocacy; regular PSP check-ins provide accountability; progress monitoring aligns to OSSE’s college and career readiness goals. Embedded Executive Function routines reinforce persistence, organization, and adaptability as students transition into college, training programs, 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 kinds of competencies emphasized in DC CTE, Programs of Study, and OSSE’s college and career readiness work, where rigorous academics are combined with real-world experiences and credentials.
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 credit-bearing courses, CLCP offerings, CTE pathways, dual enrollment, and work-based learning—all central to DC’s strategy for preparing students for postsecondary success.
Personal Success Plan (PSP)
Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth in PSP can be mapped to school-level planning tools and individual graduation plans, helping counselors and teachers document each student’s progress toward credit completion, CLCP participation, CTE/program of study engagement, and postsecondary goals.
Project-Based Enrichment
Student-driven investigations connect to the District’s priority sectors, local labor-market needs, and community issues, pairing naturally with CTE coursework, Career Ready Internships, and other WBL opportunities to generate artifacts that can be cited in graduation planning, CLCP decisions, and postsecondary advising.
Profiler-Powered Personalization
Interests, strengths, and learning styles drive differentiated enrichment and pathway planning so students choose Programs of Study, advanced coursework, work-based learning, and postsecondary options that genuinely reflect who they are—supporting DC’s vision that each student designs a meaningful pathway to a career of choice.

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 that complement DC’s emphasis on advanced coursework and dual enrollment.
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), supporting the District’s push for innovative, applied learning in CTE and work-based settings.
Executive Function as the engine
EF assessment plus project workflows build self-management, focus, and perseverance—skills central to success in credit accumulation, CLCP courses, CTE pathways, and paid internships, and to OSSE’s broader goal of preparing young people for life after graduation.

Why The District of Columbia Chooses Renzulli Learning

Aligned & Documented

Direct support for OSSE College and Career Readiness initiatives, graduation requirements (including CLCP), DC CTE and Programs of Study, and work-based learning pathways, all within a coherent, student-centered approach to postsecondary access and success.

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 OSSE and partners are elevating through revised graduation requirements and college- and career-readiness work.

Future-Ready & Human-Centered

Renzulli Learning builds uniquely human strengths—creativity, critical thinking, leadership, collaboration—that complement AI and automation, positioning DC students to thrive in a rapidly changing labor market while remaining grounded in local graduate profile and pathway initiatives.

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