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Preface
Choices Into Action describes the purpose and importance of Ontario’s guid- ance and career education program, its content, and its unique approach to teaching and learning. It describes the approaches that principals and teach- ers are expected to take when teaching students how to develop their learn- ing skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge and skills in the area of career planning. It also outlines program planning strategies, accountability meas- ures, and the roles and responsibilities of all involved – principals, teachers, students, parents,1 and community partners.
The policies outlined in this document complement related provincial poli- cies outlined in Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9–12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999 and in the elementary and secondary school curriculum policy documents.
This document replaces sections 1.8 and 2.3 of Transition Years, Grades 7, 8, and 9: Policies and Program Requirements, 1992 and all sections of Guidance, Intermediate and Senior Divisions, 1984, except for references to credit course development and delivery.
1. Throughout this document, parents is used to refer to both parent(s) and guardian(s).
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