Toppenish School District Spearheads Red Comet's CTE Solution for Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) Using State-of-the Art Technology.
SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Keeping with Toppenish School District's vision to produce superior college- and career-ready graduates by creating innovative and stimulating learning environments for all students, the district is piloting Red Comet's CTE solution incorporating cutting-edge technology for students in the alternative learning setting. Red Comet's comprehensive CTE solution is cost-effective and easy to implement, helps districts with College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), and prepares students for in-demand, high-salaried careers.
"Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) is a form of public education accessible to all public school districts and public charter schools within Washington state. ALE involves delivering some or all instructional content outside the traditional classroom schedule. The primary goal of ALE is to guarantee that students benefit from educational opportunities tailored to address their individualized needs. Red Comet's extensive solution using state-of-the-art technology makes individualized learning possible and improves student engagement, eventually resulting in better student outcomes," said Shawn Myers, Acting Superintendent of Toppenish School District.
"Red Comet has mapped nearly two hundred and fifty careers over more than forty career pathways that address the skill gaps in the Washington State economy and align with high-demand fields. Students demonstrate occupationally specific skills and competencies using a hands-on augmented reality-based practicum. In addition, students can access an extensive library of courses tailored to help them pass industry-recognized certification exams. We can help any school district's ALE program launch a brand new CTE solution or add new career pathways to their existing program," said Red Comet Managing Director Dr. Jay Srinivasan.
CONTACT: Dr. Jay Srinivasan, Managing Director, Red Comet, 972-365-0561, [email protected]
About Red Comet:
Red Comet is an education technology company using cutting-edge technology to offer customized digital solutions for K-12 online learning. Red Comet is globally accredited by Cognia and offers over 300 credit-bearing K-12 core and elective courses aligned with state standards. The company provides a broad digital curriculum, varied assessments, and virtual learning models for the K-12 market by maximizing technology's potential for creating immersive and meaningful learning experiences. For more information on Red Comet, visit Red Comet (http://www.redcomet.org)
About Toppenish School District:
Established in 1944, Toppenish School District serves over 4,000 K-12 students in the diverse Central Washington communities of Toppenish and the Yakama Indian Reservation. The school district offers a variety of educational settings providing students with not only the traditional brick and mortar school building setting, but also online and off-site alternatives to meet the individual needs of students and families. For more information on Toppenish School District, visit https://www.toppenish.wednet.edu/.
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