College Bound Lake Tahoe hosts guided workshop for parents

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - College Bound Lake Tahoe (CBLT) will host a free workshop for parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in South Lake Tahoe. The workshop is meant to prepare parents to ensure their children meet the high school graduation requirements needed to attend college.

CBLT is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Community College Dual Enrollment program, the FRC, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.

Lake Tahoe Community College encourages parents to join them for complimentary coffee and to meet with local counselors. This event helps parents to prepare their children because if high school graduation requirements are not met, that throws the students' timeline off and may derail their education.

"Counselors will assist with planning school schedules to align with A-G requirements, preparing for graduation, and enrolling in Dual Enrollment courses to ensure they are meeting high school graduation requirements or to plan out their course schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. There will also be translators available,” said Adam Eynon, director of Dual Enrollment at Lake Tahoe Community College.

During these sessions, counselors will:

Assist parents with planning their students' school schedules for 2024-2025.
Make an educational plan for students to graduate high school.
Provide information on Dual Enrollment opportunities.
Share tips on preparing your student for college and higher education.

The mission of CBLT is to provide students and their families with the resources and support to prepare for the option to attend college. CBLT aims to ensure that every student in South Lake Tahoe has access to a successful, affordable, and impactful college experience.

“Through free resources, workshops, and events, we allow local students to get a head start on college credits, fulfill high school graduation requirements, and ultimately save money on their education,” shared Enyon.

Dual Enrollment offers students at LTHS the opportunity to take college-level classes while still in high school. These courses are completely free, which means students get college credit without the cost of tuition. By earning these college credits early, students can meet college requirements and reduce their overall tuition expenses. To learn more about CBLT, dual enrollment, and upcoming community events, visit www.collegeboundlt.com.

The South Lake Tahoe FRC is located at 3501 Spruce Ave # B, South Lake Tahoe.