California’s multiple pathways approach is designed to ensure that more students graduate from high school prepared to take advantage of postsecondary educational and career opportunities without the need for remediation. This approach is a valuable model for other states working to integrate academic and career technical education in their schools.

This report from the California Department of Education draws on feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders to develop recommendations for transforming the state’s high schools and further enabling the multiple pathways approach. The full report covers core areas of implementation — including curriculum, instruction and work-based learning — plus core linkages and levers for change.

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