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Summarizing and Interpreting Assessment Data:
Type of
Summary & Interpretation of Assessment Data
Assessment
Self-Determination ARC Self Determination Scale:
Strengths – Making personal choices, Self-Regulation: Problem Solving
Needs - To develop independence in the community, To become selfdetermined
https://www.imdetermined.org/educators/
Values
My Plan Values Assessment:
Most valued – Relationships, Support
Least valued – Recognition
https://www.whatsnext.com/life-values-self-assessment-test/
Interests
PA Career Zone:
Artistic, Enterprising, Conventional
Recommended Career matches - Music Composer and Arranger,
Film and Video Editor, Reporter/Correspondent
Personal preference of becoming a film maker
https://www.123test.com/career-test/
Temperament/Perso 16 Personalities:
nality/ Worker Style INFP-T – Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, Prospecting, Turbulent
Preferences
Strengths – Looks for ways to make things better
Needs – To feel understood, lacks confidence in decision making
Career Recommendations – Massage Therapy, Physical Rehabilitation,
Social Work, Counseling, Psychology (Human Services)
Will not thrive in a high stress, team-heavy, busy environment
Seeks value and harmony
Can be impractical (can neglect day to day maintenance in lieu of a
personal interest)
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
Multiple
Intelligences &
Learning Styles
Edutopia: Multiple Intelligences Self-Assessment
Strongest area: Linguistic, Visual-Spatial
Least strong area: Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical
Skills SelfAssessment
http://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/the-vark-questionnaire-foryounger-people/
Learning Strengths Assessment:
Strengths – Visual/Spatial, Intrapersonal
Wal Mart employment – follows directions, does well with structure and
routines, learns best by being shown what to do
Any additional
Variety of work experiences in high school; School Evaluation - IQ 71,
Factors?
Autism diagnosis, receives social skills instruction, receives replacement
classes for all core subjects; Strong family support; strong desire to please
others in the moment but not motivated by external rewards; Satisfactory
work evaluations – has demonstrated steady improvement over time;
Experience with video camera operations; participates in camera crew to
record various school functions
Synthesizing Assessment Data:
Areas of Strengths
Problem solving, family relationships, artistic, completes projects (ie.
Stories and drawings), visual-spatial aspect was a commonality across
assessments; does well with routines and modeling of expectations
Areas of Need
To increase independence in the community
To improve self-determination skills
Improve confidence in decision making
Present and analyze The Linguistic strength as deemed by the Multiple Intelligences
any discrepancies in Assessment does not appear to align with Robert’s overall characteristics.
the assessment data He does not like to read. He does like to write stories however only about
(lack of
things in which he has an interest – not as a general rule. Robert receives
congruence)
social skills instruction in school and struggles with the rules of
communication socially. In addition, the Learning Strengths Assessment
indicates the Verbal/Linguistic Learning Style is low for Robert.
Recommend any
further career
awareness,
exploration, or
preparation
activities (to
possibly address
discrepancies)
Synthesize the data,
to paint the picture
of an ideal career
An additional discrepancy appears to exist in the PA Career Zone career
match of music composer and arranger. The Edutopia Multiple
Intelligences Self- Assessment results indicate Musical as Robert’s lowest
area in terms of strength. Additionally, Robert shared in the personal
interview that he played the saxophone at one time and participated in a
band and did not enjoy it.
In order to address the discrepancy in the results related to the linguistic
component, it may be beneficial to administer an additional assessment
such as the Learning Style Survey - University of Oregon for the Oregon
Career Information.
Since Robert reports no interest in the area of music, no further
exploration of this discrepancy is recommended.
The Career Cluster that appears to be the greatest match for Robert is
Human Services. Pathways in this cluster that should be considered are
(identify 3 potential
career clusters or
occupational goals,
coupled with a
description of an
ideal setting (e.g.
ecological factors)).
Utilize the career
pathways and
awareness tools.
Consumer Services, Family and Community Services and Personal Care
Services.
Robert has a specific interest in film making and has participated in
filming school events with the school video crew. Results of the PA
Career Zone assessment also indicates Film and Video Editor as a match
for Robert.
Based upon assessments results, Robert has a desire to please others,
values relationships and support, learns best by watching the modeling of
tasks to be performed and does well with routines.
Career Pathways
Rationale (based upon synthesis of assessment data)
Consumer Services These three career pathways are associated with the INFP personality
type. Problem solving is an area of strength which can be utilized in any
Family and
of these career paths. Although Robert is introverted, the feeling aspect of
Community
his INFP personality type is high (73% match) making these Human
Services
Service careers a match. Robert values relationships and prefers work
Personal Care
settings in low stress, calm environments.
DIRECTIONS: Based upon your synthesis and the recommended career pathways: (1)
write actionable steps or recommendations, along with the rationale (based upon synthesis
of assessment data). Think about the 6 categories. After you write these
recommendations, place into categories: (2) Recommended Career Awareness Activities, (3)
Recommended Career Exploration Activities, (4) Recommended Self-Determination Activities,
focused on Career Accommodations and Supports, (5) Recommended Exploratory Activities, as
appropriate, for Assistive Technology, and (6) Recommended Activities to Build Human and
Social Capital to Support Employment Goals.
Recommendations/ Rationale (based
Category(ies)
Actionable Steps
upon synthesis of
assessment data)
Robert should
Due to Robert’s
Career Awareness Activities
explore
instructional levels,
Youthood.org
this site would be
one that is user
friendly for him. He
can choose from a
variety of activities
which may satisfy
his Enterprising
nature.
Robert should
Since he is so
Career Exploration Activities
explore O*Net
focused on film
online
making, Robert
should do a more in
depth study of it,
including job
availability in our
geographical area as
well as educational
requirements, to
allow him to
investigate whether
or not this is a
realistic option for
him. He should also
explore the Human
Service Career
Pathways listed
above so that he has
a comparison. Use
of a graphic
organizer with
guided questions can
address his visualspatial learning style
as well as need for
structure.
Robert should
The ARC SelfSelf-Determination Activities focused on Career
participate in 411
Determination Scale Accommodations and Supports
on Disability
indicates that Robert
Disclosure lessons
needs to increase his
independence within
the community.
Understanding and
advocating for his
needs is a vital
element in
increasing his
independence.
Robert should be
Due to his
Exploratory Activities for Assistive Technology
made aware of
instructional reading
various text to
level, Robert
speech options
requires printed
information to be
read aloud
Robert should
Robert currently
receive support with relies on his mother
gradual fading of
to obtain and
that support in
provide his work
accessing and
schedule.
saving his online
Independence within
work schedule
the community is a
need area for him.
Robert should
continue to
participate in the
video crew at his
high school even
after he graduates
This will provide a
way for Robert to
address his strong
desire to be a film
maker, continue to
develop his
videography skills
and continue to be a
part of his
community by
donating his time
and participating in
high school events;
the high school
being a focal point
of the community.
Activities to Build Human and Social Capital
1
Positive Personal Profile – Final Project Rubric
Possible: 50 points
Assessment Results Listed for each
Assessment Type
Synthesis of Assessment Data (Strengths,
Needs, Discrepancies and explanation,
Recommendations, Career Clusters)
Career Pathway Identified
Next Steps or Activities listed for each of five
categories:
Career Awareness
Career Exploration
Self Determination
Assistive Technology (or additional activity to
explore
Human/Social Capital (Community
Involvement)
Spelling, Mechanics and Grammar
5
20
5
15
5