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Fall is a perfect time to get a wall-to-wall inventory of fixed assets and movable equipment. Once your newly purchased items are in place and your students and teachers are back in the groove, it's the perfect time for getting an accurate accounting of where everything is located.

Are you ready for summer school? Join our 2024 Summer Planning Workshop on Jan. 31. Discover how to create an exceptional summer school program that bridges learning gaps and empowers students with valuable new skills for the next school year: https://hubs.li/Q02hDPST0 Who it’s for: 🎯Educators, program coordinators, and school leaders involved in summer learning programs What you’ll learn: 📘The art of effectively gauging the impact of your summer learning program 📙Proven strategies for accurately measuring academic progress

Ivy Tech’s Free Summer program is another example of how Ivy Tech Community College’s faculty, staff, chancellors, president, and trustees are leading in higher education for the benefit of Hoosier students and families, with the generous support of the Indiana General Assembly. Research finds students who earn college credit while in high school are more likely to enroll in college, stay enrolled in college until they graduate, and complete a credential or degree on time or early. Offering free summer courses is part of Ivy Tech’s commitment to increasing college going rates of young adults in Indiana. Last year, more than 4,000 high schoolers enrolled in free courses across the state. Indiana ranks first in the nation for students who are earning college credit in high school thanks to Ivy Tech. Our 19 campuses are working together to ensure more young people leave high school with a plan to earn industry-aligned credentials and degrees quickly and at a lower cost to them and their families. If you know a high schooler who wants to get a jump start on college, visit IvyTech.edu/FreeCourses to learn how to enroll. https://lnkd.in/gm3ek3zn

Whether you join us for the five-week RISE Summer Learning Program or work with us year-round, we deliver stellar results. See how we boosted proficiency in Maryland's largest school district, led D.C. partner schools to top PARCC ELA scores, and achieved an average 57.4% year-over-year growth on state exams in our partner schools. Dive deeper to discover the lasting impact we make: https://hubs.li/Q02B9QTB0

For many high school students, summer learning is a critical time to get back on track to graduate. Some districts are reimagining the traditional credit recovery model by combining academics with enrichment activities to help students learn and grow. This new Summer Snapshot digs into how Manchester Public School District in Connecticut and Oakland Unified School District in California are doing just that and seeing results. Read this new snapshot from FHI 360, funded by The Wallace Foundation, to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNAFuXiJ

The school year gets hectic, and it's easy to fall behind and hard to catch up. We get it! That's why we designed our summer programs: to instill good academic habits BEFORE school begins. Go to https://lnkd.in/gmw9m8_Z to learn more!

Are you wondering if your student might benefit from summer classes? 🌊 As summer approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the allure of total and complete leisure and relaxation. However, amidst the sun-soaked days and balmy evenings lies a golden opportunity for academic growth and personal advancement: summer classes. Whether at your university, a community college, or online, engaging in coursework during the summer months can yield a myriad of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. Explore our latest blog on the topic, or schedule a call with our team to learn more about how we can help your student this summer! 🌞 https://lnkd.in/eGREcJD3

"What did you do on your summer vacation?" Here's the answer! Check out this brief overview of the 110 + hours of student programming we offered--exploring careers, colleges and sharpening skills for the future. Over 350 students participated! And, thanks so much to our community partners for making this possible!

One of the most common questions I get from my students this time of year is regarding what I’m reading this summer. So, here’s the list, including a couple of terrific re-reads:

The school year is wrapping up (if it hasn’t already), but it’s NOT too late to explore additional summer school options. Graduation Alliance can get up and running quickly – classes start every business day. Request more information today: https://lnkd.in/eZfn5aMz #ReengageStudents #CreditRecoveryProgram #AlternativeEducation