What is an ECAP?

An ECAP (Education & Career Action Plan) reflects a student’s current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student’s individual academic and career goals.

High School
​graduation
is the
LAUNCH PAD,

NOT THE
FINISH LINE

EDUCATION & CAREER ACTION PLANS
TRACK STUDENT PROGRESS
IN THE FOLLOWING ​4 AREAS:

ACADEMIC

  •  Plan coursework to explore interests and develop skills
  • Meet all high school graduation requirements
  • Review progress at least once a grading period
  • Track needed interventions, advisements and supports
  • Record academic achievements or awards
  • Document postsecondary education goals
  • Participate in fine arts programs, dual credit courses, honors
  • placements 

4 Year high school PlanS

Sample Grad Plan

sample
community college  
​or
university bound plan

Sample Competitive College
​or University Plan

POSTSECONDARY

  • Explore admissions requirements for technical schools,
  • community colleges, universities, including any college
  • readiness tests such as ACT, SAT 
  • Compare postsecondary institution offerings
  • Complete and submit necessary applications
  • Create a financial assistance plan
  • Complete a personal résumé for college & employment

EXTRACURRICULAR

  •  Clubs, organizations or CTSO
  • Athletics / Recreational activities
  • Fine arts opportunities
  • Civic and community service or volunteer activities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Other activities the student might wish to note

CAREERS

  • Identify career options based on interests, values, and skills
  • Explore career opportunities through research and out of
  • school opportunities
  • Document a career goal and needed educational requirements
  • Participate in career and technical education courses
  • Understand the Arizona Workforce projections
  • Participate in work experiences, internships, job shadowing