Last week, from November 6-8, education leaders gathered at the stunning Coronado Island for the RAPSA Forum, an event dedicated to fostering connections and advancing equitable outcomes for at-promise students. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by all attendees were truly inspiring! Together, we engaged in meaningful discussions, shared innovative strategies, and built a network committed
RAPSA is pleased to share that the UCLA Center for Transformation of Schools (CTS) has signed on as a pre-conference presenter for the 2024 RAPSA Forum! Center the for Transformation of Schools (CTS) was founded in 2017, and some of their goals are “to be a thought partner for stakeholders and school systems that can
RAPSA is delighted to announce that LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network has signed on as a pre-conference presenter for the 2024 RAPSA Forum! After being formed in 2018, LAUNCH has been partnering with high schools and colleges “to build a dynamic workforce development system that connects businesses, job seekers and career-builders to apprenticeship programs.” LAUNCH works closely
RAPSA is pleased to announce that Lifelong Learning has signed on as a sponsor. For the past 23 years Lifelong Learning has been committed to helping students achieve success while working to eliminate any obstacles that would prevent them from doing so. As seen on their website, the nonprofit is “dedicated to empowering other nonprofits
A RAPSA 2024 Attendees Guide for Travel In just a few months RAPSA 2024 attendees will step foot on to the plush, white, warm sands of Coronado Island. To help ease the travel process RAPSA has created a brief three part guide with tips on transportation, after hour activities and dining options. Our first tip
RAPSA is grateful to report that we have received a Platinum level sponsor from returning sponsor, New Ways to Work. New Ways to Work partners with various organizations to help better the lives of students. Their main focus is to guide youth and prepare them for the future. For the past three decades the foundation
Updates from Previous RAPSA Courage Award Scholarship Recipients. Nominations for 2024 are Currently Open The Courage Award is so much more than a scholarship, it is a recognition of the amount of work, determination and accomplishments At-Promise students have made. These individuals have triumphantly conquered many obstacles they have encountered and received their high school
Our second pre-conference session has been confirmed! Martha Ross is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro. She researches and writes about workers and the labor market, with a focus on creating a healthy economy that offers opportunity for all. Prior to joining Brookings, she was a Presidential Management Fellow in the Office of the Assistant
RAPSA is proud to announce that Ben Chida will be the Keynote Speaker for the RAPSA Forum. Ben Chida has had a challenging educational journey and is using his personal encounters as a way to reshape the California education system. As part of the California governor’s council for career education, Ben Chida and other leaders
Transformative Practices as a RAPSA Forum 2024 strand aims to engage practitioners, researchers and policymakers around high-leverage instruction, student engagement, transformative pedagogy, supportive learning environments, work-based learning, and CTE that foster student engagement and drive improved educational outcomes for At-Promise students. The goal for this strand is to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of
We are pleased to report the theme of the RAPSA 2024 conference, Bridging Futures: Fostering Equity Through Innovation and Empowerment. The conference is seeking presenters that are eager to share their knowledge and experience in improving the lives of At-Promise students. Schools all over California are actively working to create change and make progress towards
Thank you for your continued support in making a difference in our At-Promise students and the lives of Opportunity Youth! A couple quick items below include a summary of why RAPSA is a vocal advocate of using the term “at-promise” instead of “at-risk” and a profile of a long-term member of the RAPSA Network, Momentum
ICYMI, the Reaching At Promise Students Association (RAPSA) relaunched in 2024 with new and increased member services, new leadership, and new national professional development opportunities. RAPSA brings value to you as a member: Professional Development Opportunities Gain access to powerful learning opportunities throughout the year with thought leaders, researchers, foundations and dedicated educators focused on creating more equitable
We are reaching out to wish you a Happy New Year and remind you that RAPSA continues to work diligently to serve educators focused on at-promise students! We hope 2024 is a year in which you choose to engage with RAPSA to transform the lives of at-promise youth. RAPSA’s overarching mission is to support educators
Congratulations to This Year’s Award Winners! For the last six years RAPSA has made the commitment to recognize individuals who have shown Vision, Heart and Courage when it comes to the At-Promise community. Please join us at the awards hour as we congratulate some dedicated people and students as we showcase their message. Each
The global health pandemic has shined a harsh light on the vulnerabilities and challenges humanity faces. It has provided a clear picture of existing inequalities—and a clearer picture of what steps forward we need to take, chief among them addressing the education of more than 1.5 billion students whose learning has been hampered due to
Nominate a Student, Teacher, or Policy Maker! These awards are intended to recognize the extraordinary promise of our students, educators, and policy makers for the amazing work being done to support them across the country. The award ceremony is a celebration, not a competition. View last year’s award winners. Nominations close October 22. This year, five scholarships
Alternative Accountability in Practice RAPSA’s Forums provide up to date information about progress on meaningful accountability policies for schools serving at-promise students. As states increasingly adopt alternative accountability policies, school leaders are challenged to design systems and pedagogies that put alternative accountability in practice. The following session by Eskolta School Research and Design
RAPSA’s 10th annual summit provides attendees with answers and inspiration to tell the true story of their school, staff, and students. This year’s conference themes include topics that at-promise students and educators are currently facing. Unfortunately, many existing programs do not have measures in place to deal with these unique set of circumstances. This year’s confernce
Celebrate At-Promise Students and the Staff Who Serve Them! RAPSA’s annual At-promise student awards are now open for nominations. The Awards Event has become the seminal gathering of education, community and workforce leaders who serve at-promise youth. Celebrate with us by nominating students, staff and policy makers who represent the courage, heart and vision of
RAPSA is Proud to Announce Dr. Joseph Johnson as the Keynote Speaker for the 10th annual RAPSA Forum Joseph F. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. Dr. Joseph Johnson is the Founding Executive Director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University. NCUST identifies, studies, and promotes the best practices of high-performing
RAPSA’s annual November Forum brings together education and community leaders who serve at-promise students. Many of you return year after year because of the targeted content and collaboration among colleagues and old friends. We are committed to maintaining the quality and connections that you expect as RAPSA has another virtual conference before returning to in
Making CTE Work for At-Promise Students Lessons From the Field The typical CTE Program is, by design, best-suited for comprehensive high schools where students have 4 years to take CTE courses, explore a career and complete a CTE pathway. However, at-promise students stand to benefit greatly from a CTE program when such programs are tailored to
The RAPSA Board of Directors is excited to announce that the November 2021 RAPSA Forum will go on as scheduled as a virtual conference. Each November, RAPSA brings together education and other community leaders who serve at-promise students. This year, in the midst of the uncertainty and recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic, our need to celebrate
Thank you for participating at the 2020 RAPSA Forum on November 18-20, 2020 Last year’s conference was a huge success thanks to everyone that participated. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible every year. We had 30 sessions with over 70 speakers from 15 different states coming together virtually to teach, learn,
The 9th Annual RAPSA Forum has been taking place this week. Each year, RAPSA gives out awards based on public nominations that can be submitted by teachers, administrators, and policy makers. These awards are intended to recognize the extraordinary promise of their students and the amazing work being done to support them across the country.
We are thrilled to kick off the 9th Annual Reaching At-Promise Students Association conference this Wednesday, November 18, at 8:30 am pacific time. Attendee Introduction Video: How to Login to Whova App and Desktop Access the event sessions through your desktop. Go to rapsa.org/forum2020 to login with the email you used to register. These pages
RAPSA 4th Annual Awards Ceremony – Wednesday November 18th The RAPSA Board of Directors has announced the winners of the 2020 RAPSA Awards. Please join us on Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00 P.M. to celebrate their accomplishments. RAPSA Vision Award Dr. Ruiz De Velasco The RAPSA Vision award recognizes vision in pursuing creative policies to
Report and Recommendations of the California Advisory Task Force on Alternative Schools
On November 18-20 leaders in alternative education will come together to learn and share best practices and policies for serving at-promise students. Those 16-24 who have been disengaged from pursing a high school diploma because of challenges that traditional schools have not addressed. Join us at the RAPSA Forum along with: Tyrone Howard, UCLA, Evidence Based
Want to Learn More About Alternative Accountability In Practice? RAPSA’s Forums provide up to date information about progress on meaningful accountability policies for schools serving at-promise students. As states increasingly adopt alternative accountability policies, school leaders are challenged to design systems and pedagogies that put alternative accountability in practice. This year’s Forum includes 9 sessions
If you’re an advocate for education equity, meaningful accountability and building promise in young people, join the RAPSA Forum next month. On November 18-20 education and community leaders who see the promise in all young people will come together to share practices and policies that make a real difference in reengaging youth. Here’s some of
Changing the Game- How we heal communities through the lenses of students Riverside County Office of Education is recognized nationally as a leader in reengaging at-promise students. On November 20th , Dr. Keyisha R. Holmes Ed.D, Director of Leadership, Innovation and Outreach will bring student leaders to describe their experience with the process of multiple perspective
What will you learn? This 9th annual Forum brings together education and community leaders from across the country who serve at-promise students. We hear about practices and policies that advance our work and increase the success of the students who have too often been pushed out of traditional schools. This year there will be 36 policy
RAPSA is working hard to maintain the high level of connection that our Forums are known for. This year when we can’t be in the same room together, but we still want to connect. All those who register by September 21st will receive the RAPSA Forum Happy Hour Kit with RAPSA swag, sponsor gifts and
Our Schools Do Not Look the Same this Year but the At-Promise Student Population Need the Staff and Leaders to Continue Believing in Them This RAPSA Awards Event has been a great recognition event that gathers education, community and workforce leaders who serve at-promise youth. While our event will be going virtual, we still welcome
Let’s Support Each Other! In the best of times, leaders serving at-promise students find themselves siloed, misunderstood or judged on irrelevant metrics. RAPSA works to bring us together to find collaboration, share best practices and celebrate success. This year is not the best of times. The RAPSA Forum is here again to combine quality professional
Tyrone Howard RAPSA is excited to announce that Dr. Tyrone Howard, Ph.D. will speak at the 2020 RAPSA Forum on Thursday, November 19. Dr. Howard is a professor at the Graduate School of Education of UCLA where he founded the Black Male Institute and serves as Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. More importantly, Tyrone Howard
RAPSA’s annual November Forum brings together education and community leaders who serve at-promise students. Many of you return year after year because of the targeted content and collaboration among colleagues and old friends. We are committed to maintaining the quality and connections that you expect as RAPSA moves to a virtual platform. To maintain that
Accepting proposals through August 28th for November 16-18 The Reaching At-Promise Students Association Forum has become the seminal event for education, labor and community leaders serving trauma impacted reengaged students and out of school youth. Those of us serving at promise students, particularly African-American and Latino students, continue to fight inequities in education and career preparation. The disproportionate
The RAPSA Board of Directors is excited to announce that the November 2020 RAPSA Forum will go on as scheduled as a virtual conference. Each November, RAPSA brings together education and other community leaders who serve at-promise students. This year, in the midst of the uncertainty and challenges of the Corona Virus, our need to
As is the case with all of our school-based colleagues, we are closely monitoring federal, state and local guidance on large group meetings. At this time, many events that are scheduled for Spring have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely. The outlook for Fall, however, is unclear. As such, we are not yet making any final
Save the date for the RAPSA forum scheduled for November 18-20, 2020
