Examine the classroom-to-practice gap - what it is, why it persists, and how it affects student readiness, patient safety, and professional growth. Learn how a standards-aligned curriculum paired with immersive, hands-on learning can close the gap. Leave with practical tools to conduct a gap analysis, strengthen alignment to industry standards and competency frameworks, prioritize essential content, and implement active teaching strategies that build clinical competence, collaboration, and patient-centered care. Featuring insights from a local school partner, this session highlights real-world implementation strategies educators can apply immediately.