Our work with RISE over the past several years has helped us to implement practices to better support our students as they plan for their future. The opportunity to collaborate with RISE and other schools in the RISE Network has allowed us to focus on ensuring that all students have a plan and work toward achieving that plan as they graduate from high school.

Our partnership with RISE has had a meaningful impact at Naugatuck High School by helping us move from intention to action. RISE creates true partnerships with schools and provides tools, protocols, and structures that sustain the work even through turnover of faculty and staff.  Our RISE coach provides strategic support and the space for me to reflect upon my own leadership skills.  At Naugatuck High School, we have observed tangible results. This success has created momentum and served to energize and sustain our talented counseling department.

Partnering with the RISE team has been invaluable in supporting postsecondary access. Whether students are uncertain about their plans or have a clear path in mind, the RISE Postsecondary Team equips us with a strong framework to ensure no student slips through the cracks.

Collaborating with RISE helps me stay on top of my caseload, especially my seniors, ensuring they not only have a plan but also take the necessary steps to complete milestones for that plan. Since this is my first year with a full caseload, the Improvement Team meetings and RISE collaboration have been invaluable in supporting my learning about options, planning, and how to best prepare our students for postsecondary success, regardless of their plan.