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Cascade schools expand tutoring and CTE outreach to recruit nontraditional students
Summary
District presenters described after‑school tutoring expansion, transportation for tutoring, and deliberate steps to increase female and nontraditional enrollment in CTE pathways, including panels and equipment adjustments.
Tony, who leads work at the High School Opportunity Center, described specific programmatic expansions intended to raise academic achievement and broaden CTE participation. He said the center now offers math tutoring twice a week, added a weekly science tutoring session, expanded ELD tutoring to four days a week, and provides transportation for students to remove access barriers.
"Last week, we had 6 students sign up for science tutoring," Tony said, adding that ELD groups grew from two students to about seven per week. On CTE recruitment, Tony and Mr. Dyer said the district has intentionally recruited women in trades by hosting panels and bringing female trade professionals to speak; they reported nine female students signed up for a manufacturing pathway in the first trimester and a female participant at the Willamette Career Academy.
Board members asked how the district supports English learners and special education students in CTE classes. Presenters said they are reviewing equipment and instruction to make courses accessible and are partnering with local industry and other districts to model best practices.
