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

Connected Lane County History, Current workgroups

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 Heidi

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 Heidi

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 Heidi

https://youtu.be/l-gQLqv9f4o 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