Several examples of secondary schools in the process of changing were showcased. Teams from all 11 districts attended. Districts have expressed a strong desire to continue the focus on secondary reinvention. Several high schools conducted visits to each others high schools to see career pathways, critical friends groups and senior projects. The Special Populations Network was established to exchange program management ideas and efficient ways to control costs.
Problem solving sessions between districts helped generate alternative solutions.
The ESL Network determined a need to collaborate on the inservice and training for general education teachers. The districts decided to team together and conduct a needs assessment in each district. All 11 districts were awarded Boeing cash grants to implement NAS design. 15 sites will receive funding to conduct ongoing programs. Washington Alliance for Better Schools was successful in receiving Goals 2000 funding for K-10 Reading Performance Task project.