Skill Development refers to the mastery of academic and technical content youth need in order to develop a range of non-academic, social and emotional, and employability skills. These skills are sometimes referred to as ‘soft skills’ and are seen as essential in order for youth to be successful in college, career, and beyond.
Resources
- November 1, 2017
ESSA’s Fifth Indicator: Is Chronic Absenteeism Enough?
Anu Anand posits whether chronic absenteeism alone fully captures the potential of the 5th indicator.
- October 24, 2017
Can Afterschool Play a Role in Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline?
Olivia Thomas postulates whether after school programs can help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
Key Teaching and Learning Shifts for Personalized Learning: Preparing for Success
This webinar focused on the key teaching and learning shifts that occur in successful personalized learning settings over time, including how these shifts can …
Employer-Driven Innovations in CTE: Promise, Practice, & Opportunities for Policy
This forum presented leading research on CTE and analysis of the evolving workforce needs which have influenced the development of innovative CTE strategies.