Training teleconference, November 17, 2004

The Indiana Core 40 Scholars Initiative is part of a state and national effort designed to better prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce through more rigorous academics in high school. The strategy is to engage local business professionals in communities across the state to motivate more Hoosier students to complete the state's Core 40 and Academics Honors Diploma curriculum.

Introductory comments were given by Dr. Suellen Reed, Indiana's superintendent of public instruction.	Joe Randolph, director of implementation for the Center for State Scholars in Austin, Texas was the featured speaker.	Stan Jones, Indiana Commission on Higher Education, discussed the importance of the Core 40 curriculum for workplace success.

To view archived video from the teleconference using Windows Media Player, choose from the links below:

• Introduction and overview (45:38)
• Tips for business professionals (14:15)
• Presentation for eighth grade students (51:53)
• Questions and answers (19:15)