Thank you for attending the 12th Annual RAPSA Forum on November 6-8!
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Innovation and Empowerment
Our theme for RAPSA 2024 revolved around creating pathways from schools to the workforce through effective programs and services that meet the unique needs of At-Promise students. In today's rapidly evolving world, our ability to realize this goal as educators and successfully build bridges to brighter futures for At-Promise students hinges on equitable policies, effective leadership and transformative practices. To this end, this RAPSA Forum 2024 aims to explore innovative strategies, inclusive policies, and collaborative initiatives and inspire educators, policymakers, and community leaders to work collaboratively to create pathways that empower At-Promise students and provides them with skills and abilities that they will need to thrive in school, in the workforce - and beyond.
Changing from At-Risk to At-Promise
California has become the first state to recognize the importance of changing laws to recognize that all students are “At-promise” of success. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 413 (Jones-Sawyer) on October 12, 2019. The bill eliminates the deficit laden “At-risk” term in the California Education and Penal Codes.
Since 2019 we have seen how the impacts of a global pandemic highlighted equity issues in At-Promise youth and provided the opportunity to meet their needs in new and exciting ways. Let's make sure that we continue to impact educational policy in a way that moves us towards innovation and access for all students.