Connecticut RISE Network

Learn about the Grade 9 Summer Symposium, Freshman Focus Network, Data Hub, and more ways you can get involved with the #RISENetwork!

A look into the great enthusiasm and collaboration at our recent Freshman Focus Network school visit to Brien McMahon High School! #RISENetwork Norwalk Public Schools

Freshman Focus Network educators came together for a site visit to RISE Core Network school Brien McMahon H.S. (Norwalk Public Schools). The full-day session included a student and educator panel, an observation of a mock improvement team meeting, and breakout sessions focusing on five successful structures at McMahon. FFN educators left with concrete strategies, guidance, and resources to bring back to their respective schools.?#RISENetwork Here are some school team photos, and you can check out a full album of highlights from the day on our Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3ZcDp8i

#RISENetwork educators gathered recently for PD focusing on what it means to have a strong postsecondary culture. School teams worked together to assess their school's postsecondary culture and they heard from fellow educators who have run successful campaigns and left with resources to support their campaigns.

Educators from across the #RISENetwork came together for PD focused on #FAFSA Task Forces. Participants reviewed Class of 2024 FAFSA data, discussed best practices, and highlighted promising practices. There was also a Q&A with Emma Rossi, teacher and FAFSA Coach for East Hartford High School. Finally, school teams worked together to develop a solid strategy to roll out their own FAFSA Task Forces.

#RISENetwork led cross-school PD with Grade 9 educators from Norwalk. The session focused on the power of educator relationships with students and analyzing district and school-specific data to create change ideas to connect Grade 9 students with support.

Meet the #RISENetwork staff! This month's spotlight is on Engagement Specialist Erin Asselin. Learn more about the RISE team: https://lnkd.in/eSMsbS37

#RISENetwork recently led Hartford educators in PD around supporting students who are repeating Grade 9. Grounding in research about adolescent brain development and info from the RISE Data Hub, educators engaged in continuous improvement work and collaborated to share strategies. Learn more about the RISE Data Hub and how you can get involved with RISE: https://bit.ly/3WTVdSH

The Connecticut State Department of Education hosted its first-ever FAFSA Summit in partnership with the #RISENetwork for a community of educators representing the 51 schools engaged in the 2024-25 #CTFAFSAChallenge. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UNoGOk

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