Redwood Coast K-16
The Redwood Coast K-16 Education Collaborative, is a network of educational leaders who are passionate about uplifting our community by utilizing resources to support the futures of local students. This collaborative consists of funded partnerships between Cal Poly Humboldt, Sonoma State University, UC Davis, College of the Redwoods, and Mendocino College. In addition, we have a memorandum of understanding with regional county offices of education. Our Steering Committee consists of administrators from each of these institutions as well as community/industry partners who guide our efforts.
Program Goals
The Redwood Coast K-16 Education Collaborative, an initiative of the Governor’s Council for Post-secondary Education, will develop pathways from K-16 to careers in the Redwood Coastal areas (Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Lake counties) with the intent of:
- Increasing the number of graduates with postsecondary degrees in high growth, high wage disciplines that will meet the region’s economic and labor needs, particularly in healthcare and education markets
- Reducing disparities among historically underrepresented populations in degree attainment
- Improving graduation rates and shortening the time of completion rates of postsecondary education
- Utilizing Recovery with Equity strategies, as outlined by CDE, to reduce effects of the pandemic on all students, particularly those in underserved communities
Recovery with Equity Strategies
We intend to increase the accessibility of early college credit opportunities and CTE classes that provide employable skills for high school students. We also intend to expand opportunities for workforce development. We are particularly committed to closing the gap in accessibility for historically underrepresented students.
We intend to support students with activities that demystify the college experience as many in our region will be first generation college students. Some relevant activities include linking careers to students' interests, advising students on CCGI's Cradle to Career system, supporting college tours, arranging guest speakers, and supporting fair participation. Creating a college going culture extends beyond schools to the communities surrounding students.
Utilizing and assessing the collective resources of our community partners, we can ascertain how to build upon them and leverage effective solutions as well as determine the areas of need. Building upon collective strengths dismantles “silo” work and creates stronger partnerships working toward improved student outcomes.
Creating a successful community of practice will organize our Redwood Coast regional assets to share resources and information on how to most effectively increase student academic achievement and advance local student interest in healthcare and education careers.