Multiple Pathways: Preparing All Students for College and Careers

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Programs that link a college-prep curriculum with student interests and career preparation can lead to higher graduation rates and increased post-high school success. Done right, “multiple pathways” can prepare young people for both college and a career by connecting strong academics with real-world experience in a wide range of fields, such as engineering, arts, and media, and biomedical and health sciences. This session provides an overview of the California Multiple Pathways Initiative and offers participants practical tools for planning and implementing pathways—district-level planning guides, integrated curricula, and pathway assessment rubrics.

Gary Hoachlander, president, ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career, Berkeley, Calif.