On September 21, the Forum brought together several national experts to address key questions around the connections between the high school reform and after-school movements. The focus of this audio conference centered on how and why the high school reform and after-school movements need to be woven together to produce a solid system of learning opportunities and developmental supports designed to help all young people prepare for the future.

Guest speakers included:

• Karen Pittman, The Forum
• Naomi Houseman, National High School Alliance
• Sam Piha, Community Network for Youth Development
• Ken Kay, Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Attached is a transcript of the audio-conference, as well as the following presentations:

• A Call to Action: Transforming High School for All Youth - Naomi Houseman, National High School Alliance
• Observations on High School After-School - Sam Piha, Community Network for Youth Development
• An Overview of 21st Century Skills - Ken Kay, Partnership for 21st Century Skills