What is the Bright Future Program?

 

• High school students enter college level training programs in high school.

• The college courses are funded using the dual enrollment funding from state or local levels model. There is no cost to the student.

• Credits count for both college certificate programs and high school graduation requirements.

• Bright Future provides wrap-around support, ensuring that students gain the maximum benefit from the opportunity.

• Bright Future also provides case management and support for the transition to post-secondary instruction.

 

Results

 

• Bright Future students graduate high school at a rate of 85%, as contrasted with 76% for the general population in WA State.

• Bright Future students earned professional certificates at a rate of 69%, as contrasted with only 27% of community college students.

• Bright Future students represent a greater level of diversity, representing students of color, special education students, low-income, and other at-risk categories of students.

• Bright Future helps districts and schools meet the new Common Core graduation requirements.

 

How Does the Institute for a Bright Future Work?

 

• Institute for a Bright Future is dedicated to replicating the Bright Future program, enabling a greater number of students to be served.

• Establishing a Bright Future program may be initiated by either a public school district or community college.

• Founder Reza Khastou prepares and presents information for all stakeholders.

• Reza negotiates an interlocal agreement between the agencies, and drafts a Memo of Understanding (MoU).

• Once the MoU is signed by all parties, a Bright Future advisor is selected or hired.

• Reza and Institute for a Bright Future provides staff training, modeling student recruiting, advising, and case management.

• After a maximum of 2 years, the program is self-sustaining. Institute for a Bright Future remains available for consultation as needed.