Career Readiness 101 – Identifying and Eliminating Barriers in Dual Credit

Wednesday May 12, 2021 |10:00-11:30am

Why dual credit? In today's world, two-thirds of all jobs require some post-high school training or education. Taking dual credit is connected to higher high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and degree completion. Which students are participating? Join us as we talk with practitioners in Yakima about how they’ve used an equity focus to expand access to dual credit options. You’ll get a chance to learn how they’re making this shift a sustainable part of their system and some strategies you might use in your own district.

Career Readiness 201 – Equitably Expanding Career and Technical Education 

Wednesday May 12, 2021 |3:00-4:30pm

Career and Technical Education gives students the opportunity to gain job and leadership skills while making progress towards their career goals. Are you are wondering how to equitable expand access to these types of courses for your students? Learn what Career and Technical Education is, why it’s so important for our students, and hear examples of how high school- college partnerships help expand access for these critical courses to all students.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

We want to support your full participation. To arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Kefi Andersen and Bonnie Zimmerman by email, kefi.andersen@k12.wa.us and bonnie.zimmerman@k12.wa.us within 3 business days of this event. Please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require OSPI to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. 

How To Collect Clock Hours

1. Register for morning sessions: GATE Equity Webinar 101 – you only have to do this once for each school year.
2. Register for afternoon sessions: GATE Equity Webinar 201 – you only have to do this once for each school year.
3. Register monthly for your 3 Free Clock Hours on pdEnroller. Check our website for the link.
4. Attend both sessions live.  Clock hours are based on actual attendance time.
5. Complete the PDEnroller Evaluation online. Clock hours will be awarded when we have verified your attendance, usually within a few days.

If you'd like to receive partial clock hours, this is also available. Questions about this process? Contact Ronnie Larson: ronnie.larson@k12.wa.us

Visit the GATE Equity Webinar page for more information. 

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