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Renzulli Learning
Washington Career Readiness Alignment
A Comprehensive Guide to Integrating Renzulli Learning with State Standards
Renzulli Learning helps Washington 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 Washington’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) system, Work-Based Learning (WBL), the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) graduation requirement, statewide Graduation Pathway Options, and overall graduation requirements managed by OSPI and the State Board of Education.
Washington Frameworks We Support
Career & Technical Education (CTE) — https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/career-technical-education-cte
High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) — https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/graduation/high-school-and-beyond-plan
Work-Based Learning (WBL) — https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/career-technical-education-cte/cte-resources-essentials/work-based-learning
Graduation Pathway Options — https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/graduation/graduation-pathways
Graduation Requirements (overview) — https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/graduation
How Renzulli Learning Supports Washington's Career Readiness Goals
Grade Ban | Washington Focus | Renzulli Learning Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| K–5 Career Awareness | Build early awareness of careers and community roles; introduce habits that support future CTE/WBL participation and HSBP planning. | Renzulli Profiler surfaces interests and strengths; early project-based learning (PBL) on community helpers and real-world problems; daily plan–do–review routines to practice Executive Function (planning, focus, self-regulation). |
| 6–8 Career Exploration | Begin and update the High School and Beyond Plan (a state graduation requirement starting in grade 7); explore CTE career clusters and course options that inform graduation pathway choices. | Personal Success Plan (PSP) mirrors and enriches HSBP by supporting goal-setting, reflection, and portfolio artifacts; Executive Function assessment pinpoints planning/working-memory needs; research and design challenges tied to Washington CTE clusters; 21st-century skills activities (creativity, collaboration, communication) aligned to HSBP’s “who am I / what can I become / how do I get there” questions. |
| 9–12 Career Planning & CTE | Complete CTE courses and sequences; participate in WBL; maintain the HSBP; meet at least one Graduation Pathway Option (e.g., CTE sequence, state assessments, dual credit) to earn a diploma. | Capstones and internships aligned to CTE programs; EF reporting supports readiness habits and on-time completion; PSP artifacts align with HSBP elements and evidence for pathway options (e.g., CTE sequence, performance-based projects); creativity assessed and developed (e.g., CTC-aligned tasks) to produce industry-relevant deliverables. |
| At-Risk / Transition | Support students in meeting graduation requirements and pathway options; strengthen employability skills and readiness for postsecondary education, training, or work. | Leadership & workplace modules; PSP check-ins for accountability; progress monitoring against employability and WBL expectations; embedded EF routines reinforce persistence, organization, and adaptability for postsecondary transition and local performance-based pathway implementations. |
Core Capabilities (K–12)
21st-Century & Durable Skills
Structured activities strengthen creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and adaptability—skills emphasized across Washington’s CTE program standards, WBL guidance, and graduation pathway expectations.Executive Function (EF)
Built-in assessment and growth routines for planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation; dashboards help educators scaffold the habits students need to succeed in rigorous CTE courses, WBL placements, and performance-based pathway options.Personal Success Plan (PSP)
Goal-setting, reflection, and evidence of growth—easily mapped to High School and Beyond Plan requirements, including career interest inventories, four-year course plans, and postsecondary goals.Project-Based Enrichment
Student-driven investigations tied to Washington CTE career clusters and local industry needs; pairs naturally with CTE coursework, WBL experiences, and performance-based graduation pathways to create artifacts that showcase mastery.Profiler-Powered Personalization
Interests, strengths, and learning styles guide differentiated enrichment and career exploration, helping students choose graduation pathway options, CTE programs, and WBL opportunities that align with their HSBP and long-term goals.
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, and greater entry into high-value postsecondary fields, all strong indicators of 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), supporting Washington’s emphasis on real-world, performance-based learning (including the new performance-based graduation pathway created under HB 1308).Executive Function as the engine
EF assessment plus project workflows build self-management, focus, and perseverance—skills central to success in Washington’s CTE/WBL continuum and in meeting Graduation Pathway and HSBP expectations.
Why Washington Districts Choose Renzulli Learning
Aligned & Documented
Direct support for CTE programs, Work-Based Learning, High School and Beyond Plan, Graduation Pathway Options, and overall graduation requirements evidence.
Measurable Skill Development
Actionable EF data, creativity assessment and growth, and 21st-century skill rubrics help districts show impact on the competencies Washington has identified as critical for postsecondary success.
Future-Ready & Human-Centered
Builds uniquely human strengths—creativity, critical thinking, leadership, collaboration—that complement AI and automation, positioning Washington students to thrive in a rapidly changing labor market.
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