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Guests: Assistant Superintendent Danny Winsor; Director of Legacy Campus Rex Corr, Ed.D.; Assistant Director of Postsecondary Readiness Keri Stuebinger
Topic: Programs to prepare students for enrollment, employment or enlistment after high school
Notes: Every industry has its terms, acronyms and abbreviations. Here are some from the education world that were mentioned in this episode:
ACC: Arapahoe Community College (a partner with DCSD on numerous college opportunities for high school students)
AVID: Advancement via Individual Determination (a program – often a specific class – builds academic skills, college and career knowledge, and student agency)
CE: Concurrent enrollment (taking college-level courses while in high school)
CTE: Career and Technical Education (what used to be known as vocational education, but now a much more expansive program)
Pathways: A connection between learning progressions, advanced course options, instruction that supports skill development, stackable credentials, and work-based learning experiences to prepare students for training, education, military service, and/or advancement in a career field. These include:
Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy
Business, Marketing, and Public Administration
Health Science, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety
Hospitality, Human Services, and Education
Skilled Trades and Technical Services
STEM, Arts & Design, and Information Technology. 
TREP: Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (a special program that creates the opportunity for qualified students in an Educator Pathway to concurrently enroll in postsecondary courses for the two years after the 12th grade year tuition- free for two years, with DCSD covering the tuition costs)
Links to learn more:
DCSD Postsecondary Readiness website
Legacy Campus website
Bonus links
Here’s a video highlighting DCSD’s first TREP graduate and what the program means for her and her future.
Ms. Stuebinger mentioned a student who graduated from DCSD and is now in law enforcement. Legend High School grad, Deputy Tyler Lee, has officially graduated from the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Academy. Here’s the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s video about his journey.

Guest: Superintendent Erin Kane
Topic: Big plans for the new school year
Notes: Supt. Kane’s biographical listing on The Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship: "Erin Kane is Superintendent of Douglas County School District, one of Colorado's largest and top-performing districts. A leader in academic excellence and innovation, she has improved test scores, expanded CTE and AI, and boosted staff morale. Kane secured major funding initiatives, champions opportunities for all students, and brings experience from charter leadership and high tech. She holds degrees in Applied Math, Computer Science and Public Administration from the University of Colorado."

Guest: Amy Pfister, DCSD Community Relations Coordinator
Topic: The Senior Gold Card program
Notes: The Douglas County School District Senior Gold Card is now available to Douglas County residents age 60 and older. The Gold Card offers our senior neighbors FREE admission to most DCSD home athletic events and most student fine-arts performances including plays, concerts and choir performances. We’re also excited to offer discounts at a couple of our DCSD student-run businesses. It’s our way of saying "thank you" to our older Douglas County community for the many years of support and contributions to DCSD schools and students. We value the involvement of older Douglas County residents in our schools and their recognition that strong schools equal a strong community!
Whether it's enjoying the marching band performing at halftime under the Friday Night Lights, watching a musical theater production or cheering on your favorite athlete and team, the DCSD Senior Gold Card provides a multitude of opportunities to enjoy DCSD events!
How to apply:
Fill out this online form
Stop by the DCSD main office at 620 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Stop by Legacy Campus, 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday-Friday.