Essential Skills Framework is Key to YCCS Student Success

Three years ago, YCCS embarked on a serious mission. Executive Director Sheila Venson and her staff were concerned that while students were graduating high school with the necessary credits, many still lacked the reading, writing and math abilities to secure a good job or continue on to college. Venson’s team decided to adjust YCCS curriculum to upgrade the skill level accomplishment. The result was the development of the Essential Skills Framework that is implemented on all 23 campuses.
“The Essential Skills Framework is unique to YCCS,” said Dr. Linda Goodwin, Chief Education Officer. “By shifting focus from simple credit attainment to actual skill level attainment, we are better preparing our students for productive futures.”  Read more