Guided Pathways

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What is Guided Pathways?

 

It is a multi-year state program designed to improve student completion. Students are provided with a set of clear and structured course-taking patterns as well as integrated student support services. The framework has four main dimensions, but at Ventura College we adopted SAIL acronym which relates better to our pirates by using a traditional theme.  Our four Guided Pathway dimensions are actually going to be Ventura College's 4 Educational Cardinal Points.  To better clarify the SAIL acronym we are providing you with this clearly defined explanation.

1. S - Simplify the  Path  - Create clear curricular pathways to employment and further education.

2. A - Assist with  Entry  - Help students choose and enter their pathway.

3. I - Implement  Support-  Help students stay on the path.

4. L - Learn - Ensure that learning is happening with intentional outcomes.

Additional General Information about Guided Pathways:

• Nationwide

  • What We Know About Guided Pathways - Community College Research Center, Columbia University

  • What We Are Learning About Guided Pathways - Community College Research Center, Columbia University

  • Guided Pathways Demystified - Rob Johnstone, National Center for Inquiry and Improvement

  • Guided Pathways Demystified II - Rob Johnstone, Kelley Karandjeff, National Center for Inquiry and Improvement

• In California Community Colleges

  • CA Community Colleges Guided Pathways

  • Guided Pathways Pilot Colleges

  • CA Assembly Bill 19 - Guided Pathways Participation is a Requirement to Receive CA College Promise Funding