McFarland Unified School District is leading the state in a bold new effort to expand equitable access to college credit opportunities to high school students. The new McFarland Dual Enrollment Hub will support K-12 districts from across the state in implementing “wall-to-wall” dual enrollment pathways that enable all students to graduate with at least 12 college credits. This session will showcase the initiative’s comprehensive implementation model, including dedicated implementation support, statewide convenings, pathway design coaching, student recruitment strategies, and systems-level planning to integrate dual enrollment into the regular school day. Presenters will discuss strategies for scaling equitable access for historically underserved students and provide practical tools for district and college leaders seeking to build sustainable dual enrollment systems. Attendees will gain insight into timelines, staffing structures, partnership development, and outcome goals designed to increase successful expansion of dual enrollment opportunities.
Share how leveraging municipal, county, and community board relationships are essential to ensure shared governance and accountability while leveraging community capital
The Ambassador Program at Buena Park School District empowers at-promise students to effectively use their voices by building communication and leadership skills that foster confidence, personal growth, and a commitment to civic engagement. Emphasizing student leadership, voice, agency, and advocacy, this program equips students to make meaningful contributions to the district and community. Now in its third year, the program is replicable and can be scaled for size or adjusted for age level.
This workshop will focus on the expansion of the State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) and actions that governing board can take to increase access. It will be an opportunity for school board members to learn about the SSB and reflect on strategies to ensure that more students have an opportunity to attain it. Strategies will focus on both supporting students in high school and on creating multiple pathways to biliteracy from PK-12th grade, including through expanding dual language programs and implementing the multilingual pathway recognition awards.
