Citizens for Educational Excellence 2016 - 2017 Annual Report | Page 10

HISTORY The regional P-16 Council, Coastal Bend Partners for College and Career Readiness, formed in 2007 and in 2009 CEE became a partnering organization with and fiscal agent for the Council. In 2013 the name was changed to Education to Employment Partners (E2E) to better reflect the work of the Council and in 2015 CEE agreed to serve as the governing board of E2E. P-16 councils are mandated by the TeBoard. E2E serves all educational entities in the area defined as Education Service Center Region 2, which includes the counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, and San Patricio. MISSION The mission of the Education to Employment (E2E) Partners, P-16 Regional Council, is to promote a seamless educational continuum for all learners in the Coastal Bend—prekindergarten through postsecondary education—that ensures college and career readiness. The Council achieves its mission by defining and inspiring educational change, organizing the business, civic, and educational communities to address needs, and supporting effective initiatives. GOALS 1. All children enter kindergarten school ready. 2. Throughout the P-16 system, overall student performance is improved and achievement gaps are eliminated. 3. All students graduate college or career ready, 4. Coastal Bend families, organizations and businesses collaborate on and promote educational success, resulting in a thriving economy.