When high schools and colleges stay connected, students don’t have to guess their next step. That connection was on full display at CSN last week, as educators and partners came together for two back-to-back efforts focused on strengthening high school pathways into college.
Nearly 200 middle and high school career and technical education teachers, counselors, administrators, and district partners gathered across CSN’s three main campuses for Coyote Pathways Professional Development Day. The focus was straightforward. Align programs, strengthen relationships, and make the transition from high school to college smoother for students.
Through a shared plenary session, discipline-specific breakouts, and tours of instructional labs, educators had practical conversations about what’s working, where alignment can improve, and how to better support students moving into college programs and the workforce. Programs represented spanned industries such as advanced manufacturing, construction trades, engineering, emergency medical services, fire science, cybersecurity, culinary arts, early childhood education, graphic design, hospitality and tourism, information technology, and more.
CSN also visited the Southeast Career and Technical Academy and Western High School where Dr. Klippenstein met with school leadership, toured campus facilities, and spent time with students already participating in dual credit and early college programs. The discussion centered on current successes, real challenges, and how to continue expanding opportunities that help students earn college credit while still in high school.
Together, these efforts point to the same goal. When educators collaborate across systems, students face fewer barriers, stay on track, and gain clearer access to college and career opportunities. With additional high school partner visits already scheduled, CSN is keeping that momentum going.
A photo gallery highlights moments from both the professional development day and the campus visits, capturing the conversations and connections that help turn pathways into real opportunities for students.
