High School & Beyond Community of Practice
The HS&B Community of Practice convenes several times during the school year virtually and in-person to learn about components of Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) High School and Beyond Plan, including guest speakers, workshops, and insights to high school graduation requirements. The goal of a Community of Practice is to bring people together who share a common goal in a certain topic so they can share ideas, support one another, learn from each other, build knowledge, and work through challenges.
Everyone is welcome to register and attend, including school district leaders, educators, staff, community partners, and business partners! NWESD 189 often offers professional development clock hours for participation.
HS&B Community of Practice Resource Library
Since 2022, Career Connect NW has led the HS&B Community of Practice. Check out the HS&B COP Resource Library, which includes meeting recordings, slide decks, and information from 2022-present.
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- Upcoming dates:
- Registration and Date Coming Soon for the Fall 2026 Virtual Convening!
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Why Get Involved?
- Meet with fellow education professionals in the region to share best practices.
- Keep updated on the latest developments and innovations.
- Earn clock hours.
- Fun with colleagues!
High School and Beyond Plan Resources
This resource list below contains updated information relevant to the High School and Beyond Plan:
What is the High School & Beyond Plan?
SchooLinks: the Universal Online HSBP Platform
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) purchased SchooLinks, Inc. for the Universal Online HSBP Platform in May 2024. This platform is being implemented into schools in the NWESD 189 region over the next two years. The platform includes a Resume Builder, Career Interest Inventories, Course Planner feature, and more! It will help all schools in Washington state be consistent in compliance with the HSBP once it’s implemented.
Access the SchooLinks Training Schedule and Register for Sessions for 6/3/2026-01/27/2026.
Video from OSPI: Why SchooLinks?
- Kim Reykdal shares information about why SchooLinks was selected as the Universal Platform for the HSBP. Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Check out the recent blogs below related to High School & Beyond Planning!
CTE Dual Credit Summit: Regional Partners Advance CTE Dual Credit Opportunities
CTE Dual Credit Proviso Partners presenting at the CTE Dual Credit Summit portion at the High School & Beyond Community of Practice: Anna Labitzke from Everett Community College [...]
Reimagining the High School Diploma: FutureReady
Randy Spaulding, Executive Director of the Washington State Board of Education, presents on the FutureReady initiative. During Career Connect NW’s High School & Beyond Community of Practice [...]
OSPI Shares Vision for the Future of the High School and Beyond Plan and SchooLinks Implementation at Regional Community of Practice
Kim Reykdal and Tim McClain from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) presenting at the May 28, 2026, High School and Beyond Community of Practice Convening. [...]
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High School & Beyond Plan
The HSBP is state graduation requirement. It focuses on helping students in 7th grade – 12th grade answer these questions:
- “Who am I?”
- “What can I become?”
- “How do I become that?”
Educators, counselors, teachers, and advisors can help students create meaningful plans by:
- Creating opportunities for career exploration.
- Offering career interest inventories.
- Assisting with personalized goal-setting.
- Creating activities to identify values, skills, and strengths.
- Customizing academic course planning.
- Assisting with creating a resume or activity log.