For Families

Want to help your child succeed in school? We can help.

Through our partnership with the Ready Washington coalition, we create clear, easy-to-use information to help parents and caregivers help students succeed in school and their future careers.

We provide resources about the state’s learning standards and assessments, tools to help you understand your student’s learning progress, and information to track how their learning today connects with career opportunities tomorrow.

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The High School and Beyond Planning process can help support students in planning and progressing toward their hopes and aspirations for the future. It provides a way to explore key questions like: Who am I? What can I become? How do I get there? Find grade-specific resources for students and families at our HSBP @ Home resource.

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To make it easier for young people to access local programs and pathways to economic success, Career Connect Washington has created an online, statewide directory of all levels of career connected learning opportunities. This directory is designed to be used by students, families, young adults, educators, and school counselors—in short, anyone who is in a position to help people between 15-30 prepare for their Next Big Thing.

Key Resources for Families

High School and Beyond Planning 101

I’m a parent or guardian. How should I be involved with my child’s Plan process?

Regularly reviewing and updating the Plan with your child throughout middle and high school is one step you can take. Check in with your student about their Plan regularly – consider asking if you can see it and what your child is doing now to meet their goals. You can also ask your student’s teachers and counselor for more information.