p-20 summit college and career readiness defined (postsecondary readiness) jeff goldhorn, ph.d
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P-20 SummitCollege and Career Readiness Defined
(Postsecondary Readiness)
Jeff Goldhorn, Ph.D.
Definition
“Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness includes the knowledge and skills that high school graduates need in order to do credit bearing coursework at a [two-or four-year] college or university and/or to embark successfully on a career-track employment position (that pays a living
wage, provides benefits, and offers clear pathways for advancement through further education and training).”
- Minnesota P-20 Partnership
What is CCR? – A national perspective
Dr. David Conley
How does Texas measure “Postsecondary Readiness?”
• State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) -Level II and III
• High School Graduation Rates• Diplomas (RHSP/DAP)• Career and Technical Education
• Readiness Standards • College and Career Readiness Standards
State Accountability (Index 4)
How does San Antonio measure CCR?
College Degree
Attainment
College Completion
College Access/Enrollment
College Readiness
SA2020 College Goals
Need to Accelerate Impact to Achieve National Goals
• 50% of adults in San Antonio will have a 2-year or 4-year degree.• 80% of high school graduates enroll in 2-year, 4-year or technical colleges
• 85% of students will demonstrate college readiness in one of three ways
SA2020: San Antonio has orchestrated one of the greatest turnarounds in education in the United States.
So our charge is…
• Leverage the collective impact • Synergize on behalf of all students in Bexar
County
