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K–12 Standards

Grades PreK-2

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Self-Awareness – Students shall acquire and apply self-knowledge in order to develop personal, learning and career goals.1

  • A

    Acquire and apply self-knowledge to understand one’s abilities, strengths, interests, skills, and talents as seen by self and others.1.A

    1. 1

      Identify interests, likes and dislikes and how they impact one’s self concept.1.A.1

    2. 2

      1.A.2

    3. 3

      Recognize that situations, attitudes, and the behavior of others affect self-concept and that of others.1.A.3

  • B

    Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and respect for diversity to facilitate one’s career development.1.B

    1. 1

      Identify positive social skills and manners including demonstrating gratitude when interacting with others in a way that is honest, fair, helpful and respectful. 1.B.1

    2. 2

      Identify the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors in specific school and social situations.1.B.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate use of rules and procedures to work cooperatively with others in a variety of group situations, including the impact on learning and academic achievement.1.B.3

    4. 4

      Identify conflicts and explain the importance of resolving group conflict cooperatively and peacefully.1.B.4

  • C

    Recognize that growth and change are integral parts of the career development process.1.C

    1. 1

      Describe how one has grown and changed.1.C.1

    2. 2

      Identify situations in which one might need assistance from people or other resources (e.g. school problems).1.C.2

    3. 3

      N/A1.C.3

    4. 4

      N/A1.C.4

  • D

    Apply self-knowledge to decision-making and goal-setting.1.D

    1. 1

      Recognize that everyone is a decision-maker.1.D.1

Career Awareness – Students shall use the Maryland Career Clusters and career pathways including Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs of study in order to understand their relationship to educational achievement and life-long learning.2

  • A

    Analyze/compare the industries represented in Maryland’s 10 Career Clusters and how they relate to the needs and functions of the economy and society.2.A

    1. 1

      Identify the industries where family members work.2.A.1

    2. 2

      N/A2.A.2

  • B

    Understand the connections among educational achievement, lifelong learning and the career options across career pathways.2.B

    1. 1

      Explain how one is a learner and identify attitudes and behaviors that impact on educational achievement.2.B.1

    2. 2

      Identify academic strengths.2.B.2

  • C

    Understand how accurate, current and unbiased career information is necessary for successful career planning and management using career clusters.2.C

    1. 1

      N/A2.C.1

    2. 2

      N/A2.C.2

    3. 3

      N/A2.C.3

  • D

    Recognize that decision-making is an important part of an individual’s career development.2.D

    1. 1

      N/A2.D.1

    2. 2

      N/A2.D.2

    3. 3

      Recognize that there are alternatives to consider when making a decision and that each has outcomes.2.D.3

    4. 4

      N/A2.D.4

  • E

    Understand that balancing personal, leisure, community, learner and work roles is an important part of one’s career development.2.E

    1. 1

      N/A2.E.1

    2. 2

      N/A2.E.2

Career Exploration – Students shall assess career cluster choices and related career pathways including Career Technology Education (CTE) programs of study in order to develop an academic and career plan.3

  • A

    Prepare an academic and career plan based on high school graduation requirements, a sequence of Career Technology Education (CTE) program of study courses, related academics and postsecondary options.3.A

    1. 1

      N/A3.A.1

    2. 2

      N/A3.A.2

    3. 3

      N/A3.A.3

    4. 4

      Explore specific learning experiences that are school-based and related to Maryland’s career clusters.3.A.4

    5. 5

      N/A3.A.5

  • B

    Use a process/model for knowing and thinking about how one makes decisions.3.B

    1. 1

      N/A3.B.1

    2. 2

      N/A3.B.2

Career Preparation: Students shall prepare for postsecondary and career success through a sequenced academic and technical program of study and related workplace experiences.4

  • A

    Acquire cluster and academic content knowledge and skills to succeed in high school and beyond.4.A

    1. 1

      Apply academic content standards of the Maryland State Curriculum.4.A.1

    2. 2

      N/A4.A.2

    3. 3

      N/A4.A.3

    4. 4

      N/A4.A.4

  • B

    Use the selected decision-making process/model to update and modify the six-year academic and career plan.4.B

    1. 1

      N/A4.B.1

    2. 2

      N/A4.B.2

Job-Seeking and Advancement – Students shall demonstrate skills to secure, maintain and advance in employment.5

  • A

    Understand how academic, technical, cross cluster and employability skills are needed to obtain or create, maintain, and advance in one’s career.5.A

    1. 1

      N/A5.A.1

    2. 2

      N/A5.A.2

    3. 3

      N/A5.A.3

    4. 4

      N/A5.A.4

    5. 5

      N/A5.A.5

    6. 6

      N/A5.A.6

    7. 7

      N/A5.A.7

Career Satisfaction and Transition – Individuals shall demonstrate how the ongoing attainment of knowledge and skills enhances one’s ability to function and transition effectively in a diverse and changing economy.6

  • A

    Apply career management and decision-making skills to update ones’ career plan as needed.6.A

    1. 1

      N/A6.A.1

    2. 2

      N/A6.A.2

    3. 3

      N/A6.A.3

    4. 4

      N/A6.A.4

    5. 5

      N/A6.A.5

    6. 6

      N/A6.A.6

  • B

    Evaluate the impact of lifelong learning on one’s ability to function effectively in a diverse and changing economy.6.B

    1. 1

      N/A6.B.1

    2. 2

      N/A6.B.2

    3. 3

      N/A6.B.3

    4. 4

      N/A6.B.4

    5. 5

      N/A6.B.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2

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