July 2017, updated May 2021 and March 2026

Academic and Career Planning, or ACP, is a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post-secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills.  The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (http://dpi.wi.gov/acp) in the PI26 legislation requires public school districts to provide academic and career planning services to students in grades 6 through 12 beginning in the 2017-18 school year.  These academic and career planning requirements connect school districts’ education for employment plans and programs to the new academic and career planning requirements.

WI Legislature PI26 and E4E: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/pi/26

ACP is intended to equip students and their families with the tools necessary to make more informed choices about postsecondary education and training as it leads to careers. 

It is part of DPI's overall vision for every student to graduate high school college and career ready.  That means students must be competent academically, socially, and emotionally.  We want our students to be strong critical thinkers, collaborate and solve real-world problems, and persevere when things aren’t quite going their way.  When put together, it’s about helping students become productive adults with satisfying careers.

If you have specific questions about the Durand-Arkansaw Academic and Career Plan and activities please contact Isabelle Parnell, School Counselor, at iparnell@durand.k12.wi.us or 715-672-8917. Please click here to view the plan.