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
Re-Engaging Dropouts: Local Innovations & New Opportunities for Federal Policy
This forum examined the connection between state and federal policies that support systematic efforts to re-engage dropouts in education.
Using Student Surveys: Implications for Leadership and School Improvement Initiatives
This webinar focused on how student surveys are implemented and how the data from student surveys can be utilized to improve professional development.
Using Student Surveys: Implications for State and District Policy
This forum focused on the use of student surveys at the district and state levels to inform continuous improvement of teaching and learning.