This presentation will highlight the range of alternative education programs offered at Oak Creek High School, showcasing how these innovative approaches cater to diverse student needs. From competency-based curricula that allow students to progress at their own pace to targeted credit recovery courses designed to help students catch up and stay on track, we will explore how these programs provide flexible, personalized pathways to success. Through these alternatives, Oak Creek High School is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their learning style or academic challenges.
Thursday February 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Tundra A/B
"Bridging the Gap" offers a comprehensive approach to supporting 9th-grade at-risk students as they transition to high school. This presentation will explore effective strategies and interventions designed to address the unique challenges faced by these students. This presentation aims to equip stakeholders with strategies utilized at Ellsworth High School to ensure a smoother transition and empower at-risk students to thrive in their new educational setting.
Thursday February 20, 2025 1:15pm - 1:45pm CST
Tundra A/B
Across the nation schools have found themselves at the epicenter of political disputes related to race and equity. This session will describe the use of an equity-centered framework in districts to engage students, especially those who are typically underserved by public education. The framework includes four key areas of educational equity as offered by the Great Lakes Equity/MAP Center: access, representation, participation, and high quality outcomes. This session will discuss the application of this framework, explore and provide example activities for each area, and give participants a chance to reflect and apply the activities.
Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Tundra A/B
