Gary Hoachlander, Author at ConnectED

ConnectED is excited to officially announce our first Experiential Site Visit for the 2023-2024 school year in Kansas City, Missouri. Back by popular demand, North Kansas City Schools is partnering with us to provide: visits to their four high schools, deep dives into specific implementation topics, and time to ask questions and plan your own actions. North Kansas City Schools is implementing college and career pathways system-wide at each high school and is entering its third year serving 9-11th graders. Attached is the flyer with all the details including an agenda overview, links to the registration page, and hotel information and reservations. ConnectED has a special rate that includes breakfast for one, free high-speed internet, and free parking.

This is a great opportunity to see the system of supports the district has put in place, how the business is partnering, and how the schools are implementing college and career for all students. I hope you will join us to see this work first-hand, talk to students, teachers, administrators, and partners, as well as have time to plan as a team.

North Kansas City Experiential Site Visit—October 23-25, 2023

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