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College and Career Readiness

Technological advances and global competition continue to transform the nature of work at an
ever-growing pace. As a result, jobs today and those in the future will require more knowledge,
better skills, and more flexibility.

Assuring that every high school graduate is both college and career ready, a Career and
Technical Education establishes a preparation process to meet the demands of the 21st century
and promotes postsecondary enrollment and/or a smooth transition into the workplace. The
district implements Career Pathways, encompassing rigorous programs of study, to give
students the academic preparation, direction, and career-related knowledge to help them plan
studies that are in line with their interests, abilities, and career goals. 97% of students who
participate in Career Pathway programs of study graduate on time.

A Career and Technical Education
provides sequential programs of study
consisting of career-themed, technical
courses, learning experiences, and
Industry Certification opportunities that
link educators, businesses, and the
community. The district, in
collaboration with the business
community, has prioritized the
establishment of several local
high-needs areas of preparation for the
near future. Some of these include the
increase of cybersecurity, computer
science, medical sciences,
engineering, and STEM initiatives, and
the establishment of global logistics
and manufacturing. This joint endeavor
equips students with the knowledge
and skills necessary for successful
careers in a local community and
global society and prepares graduates
for lifelong learning.

Virtual Education and Course/Credit Recovery

Palm Beach Virtual School is our district supported virtual school for students in grades K-12.
This program provides educational services to a wider student community for anywhere,
anytime learning. Palm Beach Virtual School provides part-time and full-time virtual school
opportunities for grades K-12 and a high school diploma.

Palm Beach Virtual provides rigorous, highly customized learning environments for our students,
promoting the development of the skills, attitudes, and self-discipline necessary to achieve
success in future educational endeavors and in the workplace. The virtual instructional program
includes various assessment techniques that address diverse learning styles, accommodating
student needs. As a routine part of Palm Beach Virtual, student performance data is used to
assess the effectiveness of lessons. Key practices include monitoring the pace of each student

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