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
Surveying the Field: Mapping a Path Towards Better Outcomes for Systems-Involved Youth
This discussion group identified available resources and new tools that help promote better outcomes for systems-involved youth.
- March 28, 2019
Developing a College-and Career-Ready Workforce: An Analysis of ESSA, Perkins V, IDEA, and WIOA
This resource tool examines how state leaders can leverage ESSA, IDEA, Perkins V, and WIOA to ensure that students are college and career ready.
Evidence-Based Policy: Moving Beyond Data Dissemination to Increased Evidence Use
This forum provided new insight into the use of research evidence.
Competency-Based Education: Promising Policies and Practices for the Future of K-12 Education
This forum highlighted the growth of CBE in state policy, the benefits of CBE, and promising practices.