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Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
Introducing the New ICAP Model
Supporting Every Student's Postsecondary Future
Colorado’s updated ICAP Model strengthens how schools support students in planning for life after graduation.
The model organizes ICAP into a tiered system of supports and emphasizes meaningful planning and postsecondary readiness.
Every student. Every year. A meaningful plan.
The K-12 ICAP Model
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The Colorado ICAP Model shows how tiered supports and the Postsecondary Preparedness Portfolio work together to support student readiness.
Download the ICAP Model ICAP FAQ (new)
The ICAP Model provides:
- Universal supports for all students
- Targeted supports when needed
- Intensive supports when necessary
- A Postsecondary Preparedness Portfolio
This structure helps ensure every student develops a meaningful postsecondary plan.
Explore the ICAP Model
How the Model Works
Postsecondary Portfolio
Evidence of Readiness
The Postsecondary Preparedness Portfolio represents the “P” in ICAP and reflects student readiness.
Portfolio artifacts may include:
- Career exploration
- College credits
- Work-based learning
- Industry-recognized credentials
- Postsecondary plans
Outcome: Students graduate with evidence of readines
ICAP as a System
Using ICAP to Support Students
The k-12 ICAP model positions ICAP as a system of supports rather than a singular activity.
Schools and districts use ICAP to:
- Monitor student progress
- Identify student needs
- Improve programming
- Align supports
- Ensure access for everyone
Outcome: ICAP support continuous improvement
ICAP Voices
What ICAP Means Across Colorado
ICAP is shaped by educators, counselors, administrators, and partners across the state.
Featured Voice:
Coming Soon!
Share Your Voice
We want to hear from you. Tell us:
- How you use ICAP and the new ICAP Model
- What ICAP means in your community
- What is working well
- What you are learning
The PWR of ICAP
ICAP is a multi-year process that intentionally guides students and families in the exploration of career, academic and postsecondary opportunities. With the support of adults, students develop the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills to create their own meaningful and powerful pathways to Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR).
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PWR Playbook and PWR Practices
Meaningful Career Conversations
Contact:
Arlisha Lawson-Watford, Ph.D.
ICAP and Graduation Guidelines Specialist
720-326-3916