• Map regional high-wage, high-skill industries to school offerings

• Align pathways to labor market and postsecondary options

• Build 4–6 year course progressions aligned to graduation requirements and credentials

Framework for student graduation with diploma plus:

• Industry Based Credentials

• Dual Enrollment

• Advanced Placement

• Work-Based Learning/Internships

• ACT and ACT WorkKeys Strategies

• Policy alignment and implementation roadmap

• Coach leaders on “scheduling to the pathway” rather than the teacher

• Build a Master Schedule Audit Tool to identify equity gaps

• Support course clustering, co-teaching, and dual credit slotting

• Step-by-step guides to master scheduling like a pro

• Design grade-band frameworks for:

  • Career-themed literacy (K–5)

  • Pathway exploration modules (6–8)

  • Industry mentorship & exposure (9–12)

• Provide custom toolkits and integration templates

• Audit existing courses for IBC integration potential

• Develop pacing guides and lesson supports

• Train teachers to prepare students for credentials without "add-on" fatigue

• Quick access to state Workforce Commission focus areas

• Understand the Vision

• Analyze Pathway Alignment

• Design for Relevance

• Embed Credentials with Purpose

• Use Data to Drive Decisions

• Foster Collaboration Across Teams

• Plan for Equity & Access

• Support Ongoing Implementation

• Engage with Community & Industry

• Champion the Message

Additional PD: Lesson Planning basic for alternative certificated teachers. 

• Define a Clear Value Proposition

• Tailor Messaging for Diverse Audiences

  • District Leaders 

  • Students 

  • Parents 

  • Community Members 

  • Business Partners 

• Use Multiple Communication Channels Effectively

• Leverage Student Success Stories

• Build a Consistent Brand Identity

• Create a Stakeholder Engagement Calendar

• Foster Two-Way Communication

• Measure and Report Impact

• Empower Teachers and Students as Ambassadors

• Align with Broader District Goals