A professional learning community geared toward college access and career success programs.
Planned, led, and facilitated by NSLA Field Consultants, this PLC offers:
Networking & peer learning: Regular virtual convenings (60‑90 minutes), plus an in-person event at the NSLA conference in Washington, DC.
Focus areas:
Technical & Life Skills support
Best practices in the field
Organizational strategies and partnerships
A collaborative space to share challenges, successes, and emerging approaches in countering summer melt.
Who Should Join the PLC?
Ideal for staff developing, delivering, or managing college access programs at both high school and college levels.
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PLC Team Leader Esteban Olivares
Esteban Olivares has dedicated over 25 years to advancing student success through leadership in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Grounded in equity, innovation, and a deep understanding of higher education, nontraditional learning environments, and summer learning, he has designed programs that help learners navigate transitions and persist in college.
At Georgetown University, George Washington University, Landmark College, and the University of the District of Columbia, he led initiatives that boosted retention, strengthened advising, and expanded summer pre-college opportunities. Today, he partners with leading universities and nonprofits to develop scalable summer learning and life skills that reduce summer melt and increase college readiness. He also serves on national advisory groups and facilitates professional learning communities that bring practitioners together to share strategies, challenges, and solutions.
Send Esteban an email to learn more or join the PLC at [email protected]