Nearly 200 middle and high school educators, counselors, administrators, and district partners gathered at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) last week for Coyote Pathways Professional Development Day. The event took place across CSN’s three main campuses and focused on aligning programs and strengthening relationships to help students transition from high school to college.
The professional development day included a shared plenary session, discipline-specific breakout sessions, and tours of instructional labs. Participants discussed successes in their current pathways, areas where alignment could improve, and strategies to support students as they move into college programs or enter the workforce. The represented programs covered fields such as advanced manufacturing, construction trades, engineering, emergency medical services, fire science, cybersecurity, culinary arts, early childhood education, graphic design, hospitality and tourism, information technology, among others.
CSN officials also visited Southeast Career and Technical Academy and Western High School. During these visits Dr. Klippenstein met with school leadership teams, toured facilities, and spoke with students participating in dual credit and early college programs. Discussions addressed both achievements and challenges while exploring ways to expand opportunities for earning college credit during high school.
A spokesperson stated: “When educators collaborate across systems, students face fewer barriers, stay on track, and gain clearer access to college and career opportunities.”
CSN has additional visits planned with other high school partners as part of its ongoing effort to improve educational pathways for local students.
The College of Southern Nevada is recognized as Nevada’s largest community college with campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson. It offers more than 180 degrees and certificates in over 70 fields of study—including two-year degrees—and emphasizes workforce training along with flexible scheduling options such as online classes (official website). As a Minority Serving Institution—Nevada’s first Hispanic Serving Institution—CSN fosters an inclusive environment that supports student advancement (official website). The institution contributes significantly to southern Nevada’s educational landscape through its multiple campuses and learning centers (official website).
A photo gallery from the events highlights the conversations between educators that aim to turn academic pathways into real opportunities for students.
