Supporting and Scaling Postsecondary Readiness through Stakeholder Engagement + Continuous Improvement

Having a vision and plan for equitable postsecondary readiness is an important first step to strengthen the bridge between high school and life beyond. On April 23, 2024, OneGoal and North Chicago Community High School representatives discussed strategies and shared tools for implementing stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement to strengthen postsecondary success and impact the broader school community and culture.

Presenters:

Kim Forystek, Senior Counselor / Postsecondary Leadership Team Lead, North Chicago Community High School
Mary Kenney, Counselor, North Chicago Community High School
Milissa McClaire Gary, Managing Director of Program Implementation, OneGoal
Renee Vai, Postsecondary Leadership Coach, OneGoal

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