PEP Guidelines

 

Here is a comprehensive checklist for the West Virginia Personal Education Plan (PEP), based on the provided text. This checklist covers the developmental timeline, graduation requirements (specifically for the 2024-2025 cohort and beyond), and necessary administrative steps.

Phase 1: Foundation and Initial Planning (Grades 6–8)

• Develop Career Awareness: Ensure the student participates in career exploration activities and self-discovery inventories to investigate the 16 Career Clusters.
• Establish Advisory Connection: Confirm the student connects with a school advisor or counselor to discuss interests and academic strengths.
• Draft the Initial PEP (8th Grade):
  • [ ] Identify a broad Career Cluster of interest.
  • [ ] Select a specific Program of Study within that cluster.
  • [ ] Declare Post-Secondary Intentions (e.g., four-year university, technical college, workforce, or military).
  • [ ] Map out course selections for 9th and 10th grades.
  • [ ] For Special Education: Ensure transition planning is included in the IEP starting at age 14,.

Phase 2: High School Execution (Grades 9–12)

• 9th & 10th Grade (Prescribed Phase):
  • [ ] Focus on "Prescribed Credits" (core academic classes required for all students).
  • [ ] Review and update the PEP annually with a counselor or advisor based on academic performance and changing interests.
• 11th & 12th Grade (Personalized Phase):
  • [ ] Shift focus to "Personalized Credits" tailored to the student’s career pathway,.
  • [ ] Pursue specialized options such as apprenticeships, dual-credit college courses, or CTE credentials.
  • [ ] Senior Year: Complete FAFSA, build a resume, and update the Summary of Performance (if applicable).

Phase 3: Graduation Requirements Checklist (23 Credits Total)

Applicable to the Freshman Cohort of 2024-2025 and beyond.

Core Academics:

• [ ] English Language Arts (4 Credits):
  • [ ] English 9
  • [ ] English 10
  • [ ] English 11
  • [ ] English 12 (or approved personalized option like Technical ELA or Creative Writing),.
• [ ] Mathematics (4 Credits):
  • [ ] Math I / Algebra I
  • [ ] Math II / Geometry
  • [ ] Personalized Math Credit 1 (e.g., Math III)
  • [ ] Personalized Math Credit 2 (e.g., Math IV, Applied Statistics),.
  • Note: Support labs do not count toward these 4 credits.
• [ ] Science (3 Credits):
  • [ ] Earth & Space Science
  • [ ] Biology
  • [ ] Personalized Science Credit (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, or approved CTE course like Human Body Systems),.
• [ ] Social Studies (4 Credits):
  • [ ] World Studies
  • [ ] US Studies
  • [ ] Civics
  • [ ] Personalized Social Studies Credit (e.g., Contemporary Studies or Geography),.

Essential Skills & Electives:

• [ ] Physical Education (1 Credit): PE 9-12 or JROTC.
• [ ] Health Education (1 Credit): Health 9-12.
• [ ] The Arts (1 Credit): Visual art, music, or an approved CTE substitute (e.g., Welding, Floriculture, Digital Imaging),.
• [ ] Personal Finance (1 Credit): New Requirement. Must be a stand-alone course taken in grades 8–12,.

Career Pathway:

• [ ] Career/Post-Secondary Pathway (4 Credits): Four credits in a CTE Program of Study or a career-aligned sequence.

Phase 4: Administrative & Stakeholder Actions

• Consultation & Signatures:
  • [ ] Conduct meetings with the student, parent/guardian, and counselor/advisor to discuss the plan.
  • [ ] Secure parent/guardian signatures to document involvement and understanding of course choices.
• Digital Tools:
  • [ ] Use CFWV.com for career inventories and financial aid planning.
  • [ ] Monitor progress and grades via the WVEIS Parent Portal.
• Special Education Integration (If Applicable):
  • [ ] Align PEP goals with the IEP.
  • [ ] At Age 17: Receive "Notice of Transfer of Rights".
  • [ ] Upon Exit: Complete Summary of Performance (SOP).