Race, Equity and Inclusion
The Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative is an unprecedented and dynamic K-16 intersegmental pilot program. At its core, the Collaborative was designed to help remove equity gaps in education and support the Fresno region’s racially and socioeconomically diverse population of students. The K-16 program is a result of the Governor’s Council on Post-Secondary Education and Fresno DRIVE.
The Collaborative works to leverage existing infrastructure through progressive new pathways for both students and teachers. Increasingly more students are able to achieve college credits while still in high school, increasing their chance at higher education. Teachers are able to pursue a master’s degree through our programs so that they can become dual enrollment teachers, directly supporting the aforementioned students.
Through its successes, the K-16 Collaborative is striving to improve degree completion; put students on paths to employability in higher-wage, higher-skill jobs; and lift our current teachers to new heights through feasible access to master’s degree programs. In turn, the program lowers the poverty rate by directly closing the equity gap.
The 9 Key Elements
Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative believes that nine key elements will help ensure the success of every student across the Central Valley. Focused in equity and outreach, these elements offer not only support and guidance but also advanced resources that allow students to obtain collegiate course credit while still in high school. The nine key elements include dual enrollment coursework and year-round operations so that students are always able to work toward a seamless transition into a college education through provided resources. There will be a focus on genuine academic and community support as well as opportunity through employer partnerships, shared assets, and virtual labs. Students will gain confidence through college-level classes, unique internships, inspiring labs, and an outstanding network of support.
Dual Enrollment
Employer Partnerships
Virtual Lab
Equity and Outreach
Integrated Data System
Year-round Operations
Support Systems
Shared Assets
Curriculum Alignment
9 Design Principles
Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative believes that nine key principles will help ensure the success of every student across the Central Valley. Focused on equity and outreach, these elements offer not only support and guidance but also advanced resources that allow students to obtain collegiate course credit while still in high school. The nine key principles include dual enrollment coursework and year-round operations so that students are always able to work toward a seamless transition into a college education through provided resources. There will be a focus on genuine academic and community support as well as opportunity through employer partnerships, shared assets, and virtual labs. Students will gain confidence through college-level classes, unique internships, inspiring labs, and an outstanding network of support.
Be Bold
Be a bold K-16 intersegmental collaboration that leverages existing infrastructure in the region
Eliminate Barriers
Eliminate institutional and transitional barriers in the delivery of K-16 education
Promote Innovation
Align with the region’s economic and labor market needs and promote a culture of innovation
Student-Centered
Be student-centered, ensuring success for all students throughout K-16, and addressing pain points and barriers for the most vulnerable population(s)
Address Capacity
Address capacity, expanding access to higher education at the regional level
Incentivize
Incentivize students to enter and stay in the regional labor market
Close the
Equity Gap
Demonstrate significant strides to close the equity gap
Increase Completion
Shorten time to completion and increase completion rates for post-secondary degrees
Replicable
Develop a program process that is replicable in regions facing similar problems
