PACE program reports steady enrollment, curriculum shifts and new career experiences in first 60 days
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PACE staff told the board that the school's blended subject.com curriculum is in place, interventions are using PLC data, and registration has held steady (Aug: 70→73; Sept: 73→74; Oct: stable). Staff outlined career internships, dual-credit exploration and next steps for outreach and graduation planning.
Ms. Diaz presented a 60-day update on PACE, describing a blended learning model using subject.com curriculum supported by in-person advisor interventions. She said the program has adjusted schedules to seven periods a day to accommodate four online core classes plus electives and that the district is using weekly PLC (professional learning community) data to identify students who need intervention.
Ms. Diaz described early successes and next steps: durable career-skill internships (three launched in the past 30 days), a statewide "lapathon" for physical fitness, guest-speaker partnerships (including GCU) and exploration of dual-credit opportunities such as ASU Accelerate. For registration Ms. Diaz reported: "In August 2025, started the month with 70, ended the month with 73. September, you'll see 73 to 74, and then October, we're staying consistent." She noted the district will focus outreach to middle schools and hold early information sessions in January for prospective transfers.
Board members praised the presentation and offered to help recruit guest speakers and community partners. Ms. Diaz said continuous improvement will guide next steps and that district staff are monitoring curriculum integrity where testing features (lockdown browser) are not yet available.