REACHigher Work Groups

The REACHigher Governance Council encourages regular review of the local continuum of learning from early childhood through post secondary education. When data show gaps or inconsistencies in the performance of learners at the identified key readiness levels, REACHigher work groups determine whether or not it should be a focus and determine a course of action to enhance performance.

Through the collaborative endeavors of the work groups, potential solutions can be developed to address the need(s). Best Practices are also identified and promoted. Readiness of learners at each level of the educational continuum is essential. Students will be able to accelerate learning. Ultimately, citizens will lead citizens to a more productive lifestyle.

• Pre K-2: focus is on being ready for Kindergarten and ready for primary school skills and behaviors.
• Grades 3-9: focus is on readiness of intermediate school grades level expectations, both academically and socially.
• Grades High School to Post Secondary: focus is on ensuring strong post-secondary readiness performance, as well as, on enabling student success on college level work while still in High School.
• 11-20: focus is on ensuring the regional needs of the business community are known and addressed at the appropriate level(s), as well as, promoting a forward thinking workforce with 21st Century Skills.
• Career Education Initiative/School Counselors: focus currently is on identifying creative ways to integrate regularly career awareness and exploration at all grade levels for all students.

If you are interested in participating on one or more of the REACHigher Work Groups, call (440) 366-7930.