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
Study Tour, Oakland, CA: Innovative Schools and Policies that Prepare Students to be College and Career Ready
This study tour highlighted schools that are promoting deeper learning through personalized learning experiences that prepare students for college and career s…
Ohio Study Tour Resource Page
This study tour highlighted Ohio’s efforts to build comprehensive pathways to postsecondary success.
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.
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Exploring Innovative Schools and Policy Supports that Prepare College and Career Ready Students – San Francisco, CA
This study tour highlighted schools that incorporate rigorous academics, deeper learning experiences, higher order skills, and innovative and effective practic…