Susan Franklin

This plan outlines strategic goals to address educational and economic challenges in rural Texas by creating new pathways to successful careers. It emphasizes redesigning education to prepare students for future careers by incorporating real-world relevance and workforce readiness. Key focus areas include promoting STEM education and providing vocational training and certifications in fields such as welding, veterinary assistance, drone operation, Adobe software, manufacturing, and nursing. The intended outcomes are to break generational poverty, achieve high student success, and foster a highly educated rural population that stimulates local job creation.

The Post Independent School District's P-20 Redesign Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to transform its educational system, focusing on improving long-term post-secondary outcomes for students. Developed in partnership with Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN), the plan addresses underperformance, enhances instructional materials, and integrates tradeskills education. Key pillars include strengthening leadership, implementing strategic staffing and instructional strategies (High-Quality Instructional Materials, Research-Based Instructional Strategies), fostering a positive school culture (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, 7 Mindsets), and designing an effective P-20 model (P-TECH, AVID, Project-Based Learning, STEM). The plan also emphasizes robust governance and continuous improvement.

This document outlines Post ISD's redesign initiative, 'Pursuing Excellence... the Bold Gold Way,' aimed at equipping students for future success from pre-kindergarten through post-secondary education or workforce entry. Key priorities include student achievement, focusing on academic growth, post-secondary readiness, and wellness, with an emphasis on removing financial, academic, and social barriers. The plan details specific strategies for elementary, middle, and high school levels, including fostering a love for learning, individualizing pathways with industry-based certifications, and preparing students for higher education or employment. It also touches upon funding mechanisms to achieve these goals.

This plan outlines comprehensive wraparound supports for P-TECH students to ensure their academic, social, and emotional development towards high school graduation, postsecondary success, and workforce readiness. Key areas include a coordinated advising framework, dual college and high school advising, targeted college readiness services, structured academic tutoring and intervention, and comprehensive social-emotional counseling supports.

This document describes the Post ISD P-TECH Program, a high-impact educational model aimed at preparing students for high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage post-secondary careers. The program empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to pursue their passions and contribute positively to the world. It provides free college courses, industry-recognized certifications, college credits or associate's degrees, and meaningful work-based learning experiences to ensure students graduate with valuable credentials.