Before we can hold students accountable for high quality work, we as teachers need to assess our own work, to ensure that we are designing high quality experiences and providing the support students will need to succeed. We offer a number of tools that will help teachers and counselors assess the quality of their own work and answer the following questions:

See "Project-Based Learning Template", Connected Learning Communities Toolkit, JFF on page 50.

See Designing Projects Forward and Backward to the Standards , compiled by Patricia Clark.

See Rubric for Assessing the “Six A’s” , prepared by Michelle Swanson and Swansong Productions.

See criteria for “Framing the Question” for a project, page 46, Connected Learning Communities Toolkit. A framing question grounds the research, provides an entry point for students and can bridge different disciplines.

See SCANS skills PDF .

See “School-to-Career SCANS Competencies and Foundations” by Joan Horikoshi, a checklist for teachers to assess which skills are necessary for students, the degree to which they promote the skills and whether they assess them in the classroom.

See "All Aspects of the Industry" list, Institute for Workforce Education.

See "Scaffolding Self-Assessment" from CLC Toolkit, page 47.

See National Standards for School Counseling Programs, "Career Development and Personal Development".

See Career Academy Self-Assessment Guide.

See "Career Pathway Rubric" , Preparation for College and Careers, Peralta Community College District.