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Westminster report highlights growth in concurrent enrollment, CTE and plans for 'smart labs'
Summary
District staff reviewed postsecondary workforce-readiness work including expanded future-center services in K–12, an 80% rise in concurrent enrollment since 2022, growth in industry credentials and pilots to introduce "smart labs" in elementary/middle schools.
Dr. Ryan McCoy, Westminster Public Schools' postsecondary and workforce readiness director, presented the district's PWR report on May 27, outlining expanded K–12 future-center work, rising concurrent enrollment and planned pilots to broaden exposure to career pathways.
McCoy said the district now places counseling and future-planning supports starting in fifth grade: "starting in fifth grade, we have 93 percent of our students who have started their future planning." He described three policy priorities—postsecondary credit attainment, industry-recognized credentials and quality work-based learning—that align with state proposals referenced during the presentation.
The board heard district data…
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