School districts will be sharing their strategies to increase equitable access to CTE. Perkins Reserve Grant recipients will share how they plan to increase opportunities for students in special populations at both the middle school and high school levels. Presenters will also summarize how they communicate and introduce Career Clusters and Pathways to students, families, and educators in their districts.
Helen Swanson is a Coordinator with the Kansas State Department of Education. She is a graduate of Washburn University and Friends University. Before joining KSDE, Helen taught Business and Family & Consumer Science. Helen and her husband, Joel, have two children