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U‑46 expands early college, dual‑credit and career pathways; adds dual‑credit partnerships with ECC
Summary
District officials reported growth in dual‑credit and early college programs, outlined the PACE framework for middle and high school students, described plans to expand career pathway endorsements, and summarized AVID and IB participation.
School District U‑46 staff told the Board of Education Friday that the district is expanding early‑college opportunities, career pathway endorsements and support programs aimed at improving post‑secondary transitions.
District presenters described the PACE (Postsecondary and Career Expectations) framework, which embeds college‑and‑career preparation activities into middle‑ and high‑school courses and advisories. The district said PACE activities are present in English, social studies, physical education and health, as well as counselor activities, AVID classes, middle‑school advisory and freshman seminar curricula.
The board heard that a Career and College Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) requires a sequence of…
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