Gaining Momentum: Pathways and Beyond

LONESTARP3 members gathered in Lubbock, Texas, for their annual CONNECT In-person convening.  Early insights from our Pathways Research Collaboratives were featured prominently on the agenda, along with opportunities for hands-on engagement with new network tools and resources.

Pathways Research Collaboratives shared early insights, Core members highlighted local efforts, and all participants engaged in interactive sessions that explored topics ranging from teacher workforce, education finance, early childhood education, translating research into action, and CMRC tools for researchers and practice partners. Dedicated time for reflection and planning supported members in charting next steps within their organizations and with their community partners.

Welcome, Agenda Preview and LONESTARP3 Updates

Carolyn Landel, Director, LONESTARP3
Kamau Siwatu, Dean, College of Education, Texas Tech University

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Highlight, Insight, and Curiosity: Core Member Showcase

Bridget Worley, Commit Partnership
Sharon Nichols, UT San Antonio
Erin Baumgartner, Houston Education Research Consortium

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Richard Tagle, E3 Alliance
Israel Aguilar, UT Rio Grande Valley
Jacob Kirksey, Texas Tech University

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Richard Tagle, Educate Texas
Israel Aguilar, UTEP
Jacob Kirksey, University of Texas at Austin

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Progress and Findings: Pathways Research Collaboratives

  • Academic and Career Advising 
    Preview an emerging map of all of the career and college advising programs in Texas, and information on their distinguishing characteristics.
  • Dual Credit Academic and Workforce Education
    Dual credit, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate – OH MY! Hear insight on course delivery and who’s delivering them.
  • Workforce Aligned Instruction
    In Texas, Industry-based certifications (IBC) are used to signal college readiness. Hear how IBCs map to employer needs and what IBC students are earning.
  • Postsecondary Pursuits
    There are five ways students can demonstrate they are college-ready and four ways they can demonstrate they are career-ready. Take a look at new student readiness profiles and see how they connect to long-term success.

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Round 1: Concurrent Sessions

Ryan Franklin, Managing Director, Policy and Advocacy, Philanthropy Advocates

  • TRANSLATION: Making research relevant to practitioners and policy makers in Texas NOW!
    A workshop-style session to help map out steps to take to make your research “audience-ready” and to engage your regional network, as well as the LONESTARP3 community, to build demand and motivate action.
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Jacob Kirksey, Assistant Director, CIRCLE, Texas Tech University
Lane Sobrehad, Coordinator of Research and Innovation, Lubbock ISD

  • APPLICATION: CCMR Tools for Researchers and Practice Partners! 
    A hands-on working session to learn the ins and outs of a new crosswalk that connects the full spectrum of CCMR indicators from student coursework and credentials to regional workforce opportunities, along with a look at open source CCMR tracking and monitoring tools for ISDs.
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Round 2: Concurrent Sessions and Steering Committee

Jessica Gottlieb, Director, CIRCLE, Texas Tech University
Jessica Gore, Interim Superintendent, Snyder Independent School District

Katrina Fraser, Postsecondary Education Policy Director, Commit Partnership
Kyle Siepp, Senior Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness, E3 Alliance

Ginger Gossman, Research Program Manager, LONESTARP3
Gabe Grantham, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Philanthropy Advocates

  • Texas Early Childhood Education: CCMR Tools for Researchers and Practice Partners!
    Current issues in Pre-K through Grade 3, including early childhood workforce capacity, funding considerations, as well as the growing role of integrated early childhood data systems.
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Hourly Schedule

February 23

12:30 - 1:30
Optional Networking Lunch
2:00 - 2:30
Welcome
Agenda Preview and LONESTARP3 Updates
2:30 - 3:00
Highlight, Insight, and a Curiosity: Core Member Showcase
Three Core Members offer updates relevant to all
3:00 - 4:00
Progress and Findings: Pathways Research Collaboratives
Two Collaboratives provide early insights on progress and findings
4:00 - 4:15
Break
4:15 - 4:45
Highlight, Insight, and a Curiosity: Core Member Showcase
Three Core Members offer updates relevant to all
4:45 - 5:45
Progress and Findings: Pathways Research Collaboratives
Two Collaboratives provide early insights on progress and findings
5:45 - 6:15
Highlight, Insight, and a Curiosity: Core Member Showcase
Three Core Members offer updates relevant to all
6:15 - 6:30
Day 2 Preview
6:30
Networking Dinner at the Texas Tech Club

February 24

7:00 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30
Welcome and Day 2 Preview
8:30 - 10:00
Round 1: Concurrent Sessions
Sessions to address individual interest, leveraging LONESTARP3 community engagement to build awareness, skill or capacity.
10:00 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:30
Round 2: Concurrent Sessions and Steering Committee Meeting
Sessions to invite attendees to inform LONESTARP3 research pursuits, and to share new resources for each topic that can be used by all.
11:30 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30 - 1:30
Team Time
Debrief session experiences and insights; Identify planned actions within your organization, with your partners, and for RP3
1:30 - 2:00
Look Back, Look Ahead
2:00
Adjourn

Date

Feb 23 - 24, 2026
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Time

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Invitation Only

Location

Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

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