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Creating pathways for each student to thrive Heidi Larwick, Director 2016 - 2017. Connected Lane County. Our Goals. To prepare students for career and college by:. INCREASING CAPACITY. ADDRESSING BARRIERS. ALIGNING EFFORTS. Our Region’s Success. 62 CTE programs of study
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Creating pathways for each student to thrive Heidi Larwick, Director2016 - 2017
Our Goals To prepare students for career and college by: INCREASING CAPACITY ADDRESSING BARRIERS ALIGNING EFFORTS
Our Region’s Success 62 CTE programs of study 203 dual-credit classes 13 kindergarten readiness programs 6% increase in graduation in last 5 years Lane STEM
2016-2017 Priorities Launch a stronger, coordinated school to work system Implement early indicator systems Promote and expand STEM opportunities Launch a community supported reading initiative Ensure that all children are ready for kindergarten
Launch a stronger, coordinated school to work system • Review 8 models from across the state • Develop school to work system with all 16 school districts • Launch teacher internship program with all 16 school districts • Launch lane county career expo(s) • Survey current career curriculum & adopt a county-wide curriculum • Identify personnel and funding for long-term sustainability • Develop marketing campaign and materials • Develop/purchase robust relationship management system • Create access to career systems for all school districts • Develop a county-wide calendar of college and career events
Promote and expand STEM opportunities • Support under-resourced schools to purchase STEM equipment for the classroom • Elevate the visibility through an online resource directory and shared calendar • Increase educator capacity • Identify funding opportunities
Our Pep Talk https://youtu.be/l-gQLqv9f4o
Ways to Engage • Sit on an advisory board • Coach a student • Connect with a school • Host a class • Continue to ask questions and partner
Thank you! Heidi Larwick, MA hlarwick@lesd.k12.or.us www.connectedlanecounty.org