LA-26 Da Vinci CHS: TRANSFER-WISE Project

Pathways Improvement Scope

Da Vinci Schools will use K12 SWP funding to expand and strengthen 15 existing CTE pathways by upgrading technology and equipment to better align with El Camino College programs and current industry standards. Building upon prior investments in dual enrollment, the TRANSFER-WISE Project focuses on ensuring students across all pathways have equitable access to pathway-specific dual enrollment courses, industry-recognized certifications, and the hands-on technical skills needed for high-wage, high-demand careers. The project will also support a Dual Enrollment/WBL Coordinator, targeted academic tutoring, certification exam fees, outreach, and transportation to remove barriers to participation and success.

Goals & Priorities

The primary goal of TRANSFER-WISE is to increase the number of Da Vinci CTE students who earn college credit through dual enrollment and obtain industry-recognized certifications before high school graduation. Priorities include ensuring all 15 CTE pathways offer opportunities to earn at least 12 pathway-specific college credits and at least two industry-recognized certifications, increasing dual enrollment participation and college-credit attainment by 25%, increasing the number of students earning two or more certifications by 30%, and increasing the average number of college credits earned by three. A central priority is also eliminating disparities across pathways and maintaining equitable outcomes across student subgroups while accelerating students’ progress toward postsecondary credentials and high-wage, high-demand careers.