1. Regional College Readiness Special Advisors Webinar December 11, 2009

2. Educational Service Centers Core Group Collaboration/coordination of activities and resources. Work session Scheduling Topics

3. EXPANDING Our Focus Provide a network to bridge between the state and regional interests Increase CRSA expertise in state initiatives, effectiveness as liaison Increase awareness of and input into new initiatives Increase stakeholder “buy-in” Leverage various CCRI

4. Resources Human Capital CRSAs/Other RCRSAs ESCs CB Staff TEA Backing mapping information http://www.txccrs.org/more/research.htmhttp://www.txccrs.org/more/research.htm P-16 Council IHE Faculty Public Education Faculty Regional Workforce Boards/Commissions

5. Resources, cont. Existing Activities/Initiatives Local/Regional CSCOPE (ESC project) Vertical Alignment

6. Resources, cont. Existing Activities/Initiatives THECB Faculty Collaborative Pathways Model Vertical Alignment Project College Readiness Assignments Increasing faculty involvement after initial pilot. Development of new assignments (Fall 2010)

7. Regional Plans Creating Plans Resources/Relationships Coordination/Cooperation Leveraging RCRSAs Plans Plan Template

8. Plan Template - example Contract Responsibility GoalsAction PlanTimelineAssessment Implementation and Awareness of College and Career Readiness Standards Development of ways to leverage existing resources. Recruit instructors in English Language Arts from the region to incorporate College Readiness Assignments into lesson plans. Ongoing, beginning in Fall 2010 after initial pilot of CRAs. Submit to the CB lessons learned and modifications based on feedback provide by instructors.

9. Next Steps February 2 meeting Topics of discussion with CRSAs Coordinating and leveraging regional activities and plans CRSA Homework and Follow-up Meeting registration