Adult Reengagement Summit 2018

On November 28, 2018, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) convened over 200 leaders with the following objectives:

• Understand the critical need to increase educational attainment among adult learners in Washington.
• Explore strategies by Washington institutions and national experts to address systemic and policy barriers facing adult learners.
• Expand partnerships to support adult learners in reaching their academic and career goals.

Materials and Presentations

Agenda (PDF, 356.11 KB)

Keynote Presentation

• Joel Simon, Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (PDF, 2.74 MB)

Successful State and Regional Models

• Greater Spokane Inc. (PDF, 1.28 MB)
• Tennessee Reconnect (PDF, 3 MB)

Focus Session 1: Supporting Adult Student Success

• Hilary Loeb, Project Finish Line (PDF, 1.37 MB)
• Jodi Strote, Greater Minds Initiative (PDF, 799.87 KB)
• University of Washington Continuum College & Inside Track (PDF, 2.81 MB)

Focus Session 2: Serving Adults Through Effective Policies

• Joel Simon, Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (PDF, 2.23 MB)
• Kristi Wellington-Baker, State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (PDF, 319.53 KB)

Focus Session 3: A Broader Approach to Affordability

• Anna Baldwin, Seattle Colleges (PDF, 347.3 KB)