In some ways, that question is like asking how we know a health curriculum produces healthier students. However, it is clear that in this era of accountability, career development initiatives need to be measurable. This fourth and final article on Ohio's Career Development Program will explain some of the accountability measures our program uses.
Students have the opportunity to review and revise their ICPs at least annually in high school.
To measure the success of this initiative, we designed a core standard and performance measure that has been in place since 1994. For responses to be acceptable, two criteria must be met. First, the career goal has to be legal and income producing. Second, the responses to the last two questions must be appropriate for the student's career goal. The career coordinator for each program is responsible for the interview process in that program's school districts.