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| | La Puente Valley ROP Services
Fall 2009
The following services are offered through La Puente Valley ROP. If you have any questions on the services available, please contact La Puente Valley ROP at (626) 810-3300.
Employability Skills Training— Instructors are trained to teach students how to complete a job application, write a resume, complete a job interview, search for jobs, and evaluate career interests for future careers. ROP Staff are available to serve as guest speakers or site resource personnel in this area.
Career Interest and Aptitude Testing— LaPuente Valley ROP is not able to provide testing materials at this time; several free and worthwhile tests are available to students at no charge on-line.
Career Fairs and Events—La Puente Valley ROP provides activities to assist students in exploring careers and training options beyond high school. Career Fairs and various career and education events are held at a variety of school sites.
Guest Speakers—A variety of guest speakers on careers can be arranged through La Puente Valley ROP. Let us know what you need, and we will see if we can assist in providing you with a resource or contact in your interest area for your classroom or program.
Counselor Assistance— Educational Services department can provide support to guiding and counseling staff at each site by sharing information on ROP, assisting with registration of students, following up on student contacts, contacting students who are credit-deficient, and other ROP-related duties. It is La Puente Valley ROP's intention to serve students with information, resources and programs to ensure future success.
Classes at the Ed Center—Students who are in need of elective credits, or who may want to explore a future career interest are eligible to attend classes at our Ed Center campus. Please call the ROP office at (626) 810-3300.
Forensic Science Academy and Public Safety Service — For information on the Forensic Science Academy or Public Safety Academy, please contact Janis Cavanaugh at (626) 810-3300, extension 233. You can also click on http://www.janiscavanaugh.com/
Public Safety Services FAQ, click here
Job Postings—Job postings for student and adult employment are maintained at the Ed Center Career Center.
Rainbow Preschool—Rainbow Preschool, offered at Rowland High School, provides opportunities for parents to engage their pre-school age student in developmentally-appropriate activities. Information on Rainbow Preschool enrollment is available by calling (626) 965-3448, ext. 3287.
Student Ambassadors—ROP Student Ambassadors is a service-based activity for selected ROP students at each school site. Ambassadors learn important leadership and team-building skills by participating in activities to promote ROP on campus. Information on Student Ambassadors can be obtained by call (626) 810-3300.
ROP FAQs
How do you decide which courses to offer?
ROP courses are offered based on a number of factors, including:
Local labor market needs
Projected future labor market
Student interest
Availability of facilities and appropriately-credentialed instructors
School site needs
Evidence of a sequence or pathway for the course
Potential for industry certification or direct employment
Please review the information on “How an ROP Class is Born” in this resource guide for additional information.
Where do you get your instructors?
Many ROP instructors take the “traditional” education route and possess a degree and credential from a university program. Other ROP instructors obtain a designated-subject credential, which requires a series of education courses coupled with five years of industry-based experience in the credential area. All ROP instructors are provided support at the site level with an Instructional Supervisor assigned to each district. ROP provides additional training and support through in-service programs, conference attendance, observations and availability of resources to ensure instructor success. ROP Instructors are working with state-adopted course outlines and standards. Curriculum is reviewed annually by local business and industry personnel. Questions about instructor credentialing or instruction may be directed to the Instructional Supervisor assigned to the district, or to Maureen Sinclair, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.
How is ROP curriculum developed?
ROP Curriculum is developed through input from a variety of stakeholders, including instructors and business and industry input. In 2005, the State of California adopted the Career and Technical Education Standards, which are currently being infused into all existing curriculum. The standards were developed with extensive input and educational research. ROP Instructors are actively learning and using the new standards and accompanying state framework, which allows them to develop standards-based lesson plans and assessments. All of the course foundation standards were selected to support student achievement on the CAHSEE and other standardized tests.
Why should I send a student to take an ROP course?
There are many important reasons why all students should have information and access to ROP programs. ROP programs across California have shown evidence of increasing student achievement and success in the workplace in comparison with peer groups. Students who are not sure of their future career options can benefit by taking an ROP class as part of their career exploration. Students who may need to while attending college can benefit by developing job skills that will provide them a start in the direction of generating income while attending school. Students who are intent on a career with a related ROP program will definitely benefit by taking the first step on their career path while in high school. Students who need to take additional courses beyond the school day are also able to work toward achievement of additional elective credits (based on district requirements) through successful completion of an ROP course.
The bottom line is that EVERY student can benefit from learning skills related to being employed and keeping a job, including writing a resume, completing a job application, participating in a job interview, and learning how to research and gather information about education and career options beyond high school. ROP provides many important opportunities for learning that will assist students in being successful beyond high school in work and educational endeavors.
What about articulation agreements and industry certifications?
There are several courses that have articulation agreements with Mt. San Antonio Community College and/or RioHondoCommunity College.
Industry certifications include the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist. Information on industry-based certifications can be obtained by contacting the ROP Instructor or Maureen Sinclair, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (626) 810-3300. We continue to actively develop and implement ROP courses to provide students training leading to industry certification. | |
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