K-12 College and Career Readiness Alignment Team
K-12 Team Vision: All MNPS students graduate ready for college, career, and success in life.
Nashville has embarked upon the challenge of developing a College and Career Readiness framework for the entire school district. The objective is to put the student in the best position to be successful. To assist with this effort, certain characteristics of students at each tier have been determined by MNPS and the K-12 College and Career Readiness Alignment Team under the guidance of MNPS Executive Director of School Counseling and A-Team chair Nicole Cobb.
To further develop these standards, the K-12 College and Career Readiness A-Team has assisted MNPS in the development of a clear College and Career Readiness Strategic Plan for the district. The Plan focuses on four distinct areas of K-12 success:
Academic Preparation. Identifies the academic knowledge and preparation students need for success in college and careers
College Aspiration. Addresses how postsecondary education and workforce training opportunities are presented to students to ensure they are making appropriate and informed choices for opportunities beyond high school.
College Accessibility. Includes logistical aspects around college and career readiness, which include preparation, financial considerations, and degree/career attainment.
Transitions. Addresses how students can make successful transitions from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and high to postsecondary education.
"I'm impressed by the K-12 College & Career Readiness Team's brainstorming and recommendations. I've observed collaboration amongst various educational entities throughout the city."
Tanaka Vercher, Tennessee State University
WHAT'S NEXT
The team is now in the process of creating a tactical plan that will outline the utilization of community resources to support the district's K-12 college and career readiness goals and district-wide standards, fostering students who are prepared for college and career at every tier.
K-12 A-TEAM MEMBERS
Nicole Cobb, Chair, MNPS
James Snider, Vice Chair, TSAC
Christopher Keller, City On A Hill
Donna Gilley, MNPS
Elise Burns, GEAR UP MNPS
Jason Seay, TSAC
Jennifer Mills, TCASN
Jo Ann Scalf, NPT
John Paul Gray, GEAR UP MNPS
Katie Moran, Ed South
La'kishia Harris, MNPS
Laura Moran, Nashville State Community College
Lee Gray, Oasis Center
Lisa Fojo, GEAR UP MNPS
Michelle Wilcox, MNPS
Rachel Dyer, Junior Achievement
For more information, email Lexi Morritt, Associate Director.