It is important for youth to develop, master and be exposed and/or equipped with skills that employers find valuable when entering the workforce. This includes cognitive skills, such as academic proficiencies and non-cognitive skills, such as cultural awareness.
Resources
Social, Emotional and Physical Well-Being for Youth in Transition from the Foster Care System
This webinar highlighted program and policy supports that reinforce the social-emotional health of youth in the foster care system as they transition into coll…
Exploring Maine’s Proficiency-Based Education System
This study tour highlighted the role of school, district, and state in moving an education system towards proficiency-based learning.
- October 7, 2013
Understanding Accelerated Learning Across Secondary and Postsecondary Education
SYNOPSISThis brief catalogs accelerated learning options that are currently being implemented and highlights efforts made both within and across secondary and …
The Role of Expanded Learning Opportunities in Competency-Based Education Systems
This convening provided an opportunity to hear from leaders who are currently incorporating expanded learning opportunities into competency-based systems as we…