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Creating pathways for each student to thrive Heidi Larwick, Director 2016 - 2017

Follow our journey to prepare students for career and college by increasing capacity, addressing barriers, and aligning efforts. Our region boasts 62 CTE programs, 203 dual-credit classes, and 13 kindergarten readiness programs. Join us in our mission to launch a stronger school-to-work system, implement early indicator systems, promote STEM opportunities, and ensure kindergarten readiness. Explore ways to engage and support our initiatives by sitting on advisory boards, coaching students, connecting with schools, hosting classes, and partnering with us. Contact Heidi Larwick at hlarwick@lesd.k12.or.us or visit www.connectedlanecounty.org.

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Creating pathways for each student to thrive Heidi Larwick, Director 2016 - 2017

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  1. Creating pathways for each student to thrive Heidi Larwick, Director2016 - 2017

  2. Connected Lane County

  3. Our Goals To prepare students for career and college by: INCREASING CAPACITY ADDRESSING BARRIERS ALIGNING EFFORTS

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Our Pep Talk https://youtu.be/l-gQLqv9f4o

  9. Ways to Engage • Sit on an advisory board • Coach a student • Connect with a school • Host a class • Continue to ask questions and partner

  10. Thank you! Heidi Larwick, MA hlarwick@lesd.k12.or.us www.connectedlanecounty.org

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