Over the last year we have delved deeper into subjects relating to college and career readiness, particularly focusing on the High School and Beyond Plan. Throughout the year, our sessions have covered various topics such as financial aid, career pathways, and connecting students to pathways, aligned with Washington STEM’s Career Pathway Ready System framework. The platform has been selected -- come and learn more!  You won't want to miss this event.

Scheduled speakers: 
 
Dr. Jill Diehl, High School & Beyond Plan Program Supervisor, OSPI
Kim Reykdal, Director, Graduation and Pathway Preparation, OSPI
Washington state Rep. Alex Ramel, Rep. Alisha Rule, Rep. Dave Paul, Rep. Joe Timmons
Lynne Varner, Washington STEM CEO 
 
Keynote from Stand for Children  
Kia Franklin, Executive Director
Liz Trautman, Government Affairs Director 

Agenda:
 
OSPI Update: High School & Beyond Universal Platform (it has been selected!)

Dr. Jill Diehl, High School & Beyond Plan Program Supervisor, OSPI
Kim Reykdal, Director, Graduation and Pathway Preparation, OSPI
 
Keynote: Increasing Access to Advanced Course Work: Learnings and recommendations

Stand for Children: Kia Franklin, Executive Director
Liz Trautman, Government Affairs Director 

CTE Dual Credit Proviso: Work to Date and Plan Moving Forward

Updates from the Proviso NW Regional Team: Instructional Deans from Everett Community College, Skagit Valley College, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College & State Board for Community & Technical Colleges.

NW Education Legislative Roundtable, Facilitated by Lynne Varner, Washington STEM CEO 

Speakers: Rep. Dave Paul, Rep. Joe Timmons, Rep. Alisha Rule, Rep. Alex Ramel

Updates relevant to K-12/Post-Secondary Education

Looking Ahead: planning for next legislative session 

Lunch will be provided.