Postsecondary Success

Our postsecondary team partners with district teams and individuals to support students in achieving postsecondary success. Through personalized coaching, collaborative efforts and expert consulting, we equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to help their students embark on a successful transition to college, career and beyond.

Postsecondary Success Support Packages

Our team can provide a wide array of postsecondary supports for your district. Each project will be customized to the specific needs of your district. 

  • District Career & Academic Plan (DCAP)
  • Meaningful career conversations
  • K-12 school counseling program
  • Career-connected learning
  • Authentic learning
  • Postsecondary systems & coaching
  • Transition for students with disabilities
  • Postsecondary data analysis
  • Portrait of a graduate
  • Work-based learning
  • CTE & Perkins

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Postsecondary Success Supports

Services to Improve Transition Outcomes

Important Contacts

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Crista Carlile

Crista Carlile

  • Director of Service for a Fee

Public Districts: Des Moines

Charter Schools: Des Moines Prep Academy, Great Oaks Charter School, Horizon Science Academy, Xceed Oakmoor Academy

Accredited Non-Public Schools: Apiary Leadership Academy, Bergman Academy, Christ the King, Des Moines Adventist, Des Moines Diocese, Dowling High School, Empigo Academy, Joshua Christian Academy, JW Reed Christian Academy, Mt. Olive Lutheran School, One School Global, Two Rivers Classical Academy (Grades 6-12)

Education: Bachelor’s degree, biology; Master’s degree, secondary education; Ed.D., educational leadership

Experience: High school science teacher, Science curriculum coordinator, High school administrator, Director of teaching & learning; Regional director Joined Heartland AEA in 2022

Expertise: Systems improvement; quality/continuous improvement; leadership development; strategic planning and implementation; leadership coaching

How I’ve made an impact: I have worked closely with a district to implement a school improvement process that aligns evidence-based practices in improvement science with federal and state requirements for ESSA and Title I.

Postsecondary Success