Elevate Your Early College Coaching with the Backpack Connection Series
Unlock the full potential of your Early College program with a comprehensive series of expertly crafted guided workbooks and professional development. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a passionate mentor, our carefully designed resources will empower you to guide students toward academic success and personal growth.
Discover step-by-step strategies, interactive exercises, and tailored approaches that will transform your coaching sessions into impactful learning experiences. The series covers a range of topics, from study skills and time management to goal setting and career exploration, ensuring holistic development for your Early College students.
Consider the list of offerings to elevate your Early College Program:
Practical Outreach Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session: Communication Tactics for ECHS Awareness/Updates
Led by Wenalyn Bell Glenn
Practical Recruitment Strategies Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session:
How to Promote ECHS to Enhance Recruitment
Led by Wenalyn Bell Glenn/Dr. Lenny Howard
Staffing Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session: Developing Staffing that Addresses the Needs of ECHS
Led by Dr. Jamisa Williams
Target Student Population with Equity Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session:
Access Target Students with Equitable Actions
Led by Dr. Lenny Howard
Student Supports and Interventions Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session: Providing Assistance and Support for ECHS Students
Led by Holly Noel
Paperwork/Forms – Admissions and Records Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session: Overview of Essential ECHS Documentation
Led by Kelly Kennedy
Accessing Hard to Reach Families Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session:
How to Foster Stronger Engagement with Hard-to-Reach Families
Led by Holly Noel
Budget Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session:
Show Me the Money and What to do With It
Led by Dr. Lenny Howard
MOU Partnership Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session:
The Importance of the MOU and Collective Bargaining in ECHS
Led by Dr. Jamisa Williams and Kelly Kennedy
Intentional Pathways/Theme Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session:
Driving Intentional Developmental Pathways
Led by Dr. Jamisa Williams
Labor Market Value Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session: Unlocking Labor Market Data
Led by Alicia Bennett
Developing an Advisory Board Guide
Corresponding Professional Development Training Session: Identifying and Creating a Strong ECHS Advisory Board
Led by Dr. Lenny Howard
The Backpack Connection Series offer leadership teams a way to address critical elements specific to their program. Identify the topics that matter most to you and your team and complete the form on the right to learn more.
