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
Promising Practices and Considerations for Districts in Competency-Based Education
This webinar highlighted two school districts that have pioneered the development of competency-based approaches and examined how policies can support or hinde…
Transforming Remedial Education to Improve Postsecondary Attainment
This forum explored how state and federal policy can accelerate proven reforms that will be central to meeting state and national goals to increase college att…
Exploring Implications for State Policy in Competency-Based Education
This webinar highlighted current efforts across the country to built an education systems based on a competency-based education approach as opposed to seat-tim…
The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS): A Discussion of Comprehensive Strategies for Student Success and School Transformation
This forum provided a close look at the AVID College Readiness System and its implication across K-12 and higher education institutions.