Power of the Network Conference - Agenda
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 7, 2014
3:00-5:00 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN
4:00-5:00 PM
COMMUNITY HUDDLE: MEETING #1
MEDALLION FOYER
Description:
Community Huddle meetings are planned times to help you and your community start off and continue on the right footing
through the entire 2014 Ford NGL Conference experience. During Community Huddle Meeting #1 you will learn about key
highlights from your community, including successes and challenges, and you will plan your conference path based on your
community’s needs.
GROUP A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION A
Facilitator:
Jill White, Ed.D., Ford NGL Coach and Co-Director, Florida Ford NGL Hub, Pensacola, FL
Support:
Starr Herrman, Co-Director, Nashville Ford NGL Hub, Nashville, TN
Carl Leiterman, Ford NGL Coach and Mentor, Ford NGL, Pensacola, FL
Kim McNulty, Executive Director, Career Pathways, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Workforce Excellence,
Coachella Valley, CA
Sydney Rogers, Executive Director, Alignment Nashville Inc., Nashville, TN
Communities:
Coachella Valley, CA
Nashville, TN
Rio Grande Valley, TX
Rockford, IL
GROUP B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION B
Facilitator:
Thom Suddreth, Director, Georgia Ford NGL Hub, Kennesaw, GA
Support:
Leah Felcher, Ford NGL Coach, GA Ford NGL Hub, Stockbridge, GA
Ilene Kantrov, Ph.D., Director, Pathways to College and Careers, Education Development Center, Inc., Waltham, MA
Communities:
Bay County, FL
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Clay County, FL
Floyd County, GA
Golden Isles (Coastal), GA
Lee County, FL
Newton, GA
Pinellas County, FL
Polk County, FL
St. Johns County, FL
Volusia County, FL
GROUP C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION C
Facilitator:
Donna Gilley, CTE Coordinator, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Support:
Rick Delano, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Bridgehampton, NY
Communities:
Louisville, KY
Independence, MO
GROUP D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION D
Facilitator:
Nice Alterman, Coach, Ford NGL, Little River, CA
Support:
Ronda Alexander, Program Manager, STEM Initiatives, Ford NGL, Detroit, MI
Connie Majka, Innovation and Design, Philadelphia Academies, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Charlie Mojkowski, Ed.D., Consultant, Ford NGL, Cranston, RI
Communities:
Cleveland, OH
Elk Grove, CA
Metro Detroit, MI
Philadelphia, PA
5:00-7:00 PMWELCOME RECEPTION: FLIP THE SWITCH
RATHSKELLER ROOM
Description:
Feel the electricity! Light up the room with the other Ford NGL conference attendees from across the country. Mingle with
friends, make new ones and learn what the Ford NGL conference has in store for you while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Presenter(s):
James Allen, CEO, Hilliard Lyons, Louisville, KY
Cheryl Carrier, Executive Director, Ford NGL, Dearborn, MI
Greg Fischer, Mayor, Louisville, KY
7:00-9:00 PM
SUPERINTENDENTS’ COUNCIL DINNER
GOLD ROOM
The Superintendents’ Council creates a professional network for the superintendents of Ford NGL communities to share best
practices, explore new ideas surrounding the implementation of career academies and pathways, and accelerate high school
relevancy for the 21st century global
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WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 8, 2014
6:30-8:00 AM
BREAKFAST
GRAND BALLROOM
7:00-8:00 AM
REGISTRATION OPEN
MEDALLION FOYER
8:15-9:15 AM
OPENING PLENARY: FORD NGL LIVE MEDALLION ABC
Description:
It’s time to get excited! You will be the first audience to participate in the first ever Ford NGL Live talk show hosted by the
Ford NGL students. Featured guests include Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent, Ford Motor Company Vice
President of Labor Affairs, Vice President of the United Auto Workers, and Ford NGL students.
Special Guest(s):
Bill Dirksen, Vice President, Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
Donna Hargens, Ed.D., Superintendent, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
Jimmy Settles, Vice President, United Auto Workers, Detroit, MI
Ford NGL students
Ford NGL Live Host(s):
Desiree Cole, Biomedical Science Academy, Waggener High School, Louisville, KY
Kevin Martin, Hospitality and Marketing Academy, Antioch High School, Nashville, TN
Heather Mischle, Communications and Multimedia Technology Academy, Mainland High School, Volusia County, FL
John Ellery Payne, Engineering Academy, Jeffersontown High School, Louisville, KY
9:15 – 9:40 AM
GET WIRED
9:45 – 11:00 AM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Description:
Harness the power of the network by participating in a short interactive activity.
MEDALLION ABC
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The Power of Regional Networks: Georgia and Florida [Strand 3]
Description:
Regional community networks in these states are sharing best practices, problem solving and influencing state legislation to
support further scaling. Experience the Power of the Network.
Presenter(s):
Tom Besaw, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Port Orange, FL
Irene Munn, Legislative Council, Office of the Lt. Governor, Atlanta, GA
Thom Suddreth, Director, Georgia Ford NGL Hub, Kennesaw, GA
Jill White, Ed.D., Ford NGL Coach and Florida Ford NGL Hub Co-Director, Pensacola, FL
Jenny Williams, Director, College and Career Transitions, Technical College System of Georgia, Atlanta, GA
Ford NGL Student(s):
Tyrik Grant, Newton College and Career Academy, Newton, GA
Madison Henry, Culinary Arts Academy, Ridgeview High School, Clay County, FL
Austin Perkins, Environmental and Urban Planning Academy, Creekside High School, St. Johns County, FL
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Ford NGL Collaborative Learning Externship [Strand 1, 3]
Description:
Louisville has deployed teacher team externships with great success over the last two summers. This session introduces “what’s
next” as developed by Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant with local Jefferson Town High School and the Academy of Information
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Technology and Robotics (AITR) in Spruce Creek High School in Volusia County, Florida.
Presenter(s):
Ronda Alexander, Program Manager, STEM Initiatives, Ford NGL, Detroit, MI
Jerry Burke, Teacher, Jeffersontown High School, Louisville, KY
Janet Cunningham, AITR Instructor, Spruce Creek High, Port Orange, FL
Sally-Ann Francis, Teacher, Jeffersontown High School
Tami Hatfield, Senior Human Resources Associate, Ford Motor Company, Louisville, KY
Jessica Juliuson, Curriculum and PD Specialist, Education Development Center, Waltham, MA
Melissa Payne, Teacher, Jeffersontown High School, Louisville, KY
Dru Urqhart, AITR Director, Spruce Creek High School, Volusia County Schools, Port Orange, FL
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The Power of Ford Next Generation Learning [Strand 1, 2, 3]
Description:
Are you new to Ford Next Generation Learning? Are you interested in learning more about the Ford NGL framework and how
it is transforming communities across the nation? Learn about the benefits and features of Ford NGL from students, community practitioners, and national mentors. Communities are seeing results! Come see for yourself and connect with the Ford
NGL Network.
Ford NGL Student(s):
Desiree Cole, Biomedical Science Academy, Waggener High School, Louisville, KY
Donielle Gerrell, Digital Arts Technology Academy, Cathedral City High School, Coachella Valley, CA
Malik Jones, Pleasure Ridge High School, Louisville, KY
Heather Mischle, Communications and Multimedia Technology Academy, Mainland High School, Volusia County, FL
Sabrine Nelson, Biomedical Science Academy, Valley High School, Louisville, KY
John Ellery Payne, Engineering Academy, Jeffersontown High School, Louisville, KY
Roundtable Presenter(s):
Strand 1: Ilene Kantrov, Ph.D., Director, Pathways to College and Careers, Education Development Center, Inc., Waltham, MA
Cliff Scarborough, Academy Coach, Mainland High School, Volusia County, FL
Strand 2: Kelly Amy, Coordinator of CTE, Volusia Country Schools, Volusia County, FL
Starr Herrman, Co-Director, Nashville Ford NGL Hub, Nashville, TN
Strand 3: Rick Delano, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Bridgehampton, NY
Kim McNulty, Executive Director, Career Pathways, CVEP Workforce Excellence, Coachella Valley, CA
Facilitator(s):
Jennifer Edge, Co-Director, Florida Ford NGL Hub, Pensacola, FL
Janet Padilla, Chief Operating Officer, Ford NGL, Chicago, IL
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A Model High School for Implementing Wall-to-Wall Academies [Strand 2]
Description:
An innovative principal and an empowered team of teachers designed wall-to-wall academies at Clearwater High School in
Pinellas County, Florida. This session will describe how this “cost neutral” process came together and supports growth in academic performance and industry certifications.
Presenter(s):
Taylor Henderson, Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Clearwater High School, Pinellas County, FL
Keith Mastorides, Principal, Clearwater High School, Pinellas County, FL
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Innovations in South Texas [Stand 2, 3]
Description:
The Rio Grande Valley is at the beginning of their affiliation process with Ford NGL, and over 24 districts are participating.
While new to Ford, this region will share some amazing innovations including: 1) creating a master plan with 24 participating
districts; 2) reaching low-income middle school parents about college attendance; and 3) planning and introduction of a standalone freshman academy.
Presenters:
Veronica Kortan, Administrator for Organizational Development, Harlingen CISD, Harlingen, TX
Carl Leiterman, Ford NGL Coach and Mentor, Ford NGL, Pensacola, FL
Dr. Norma Salaiz, Director, RGV Lead, Inc., Harlingen, TX
Ernesto Villarreal, Executive Director, College 1st Program, Edinburg, TX
CS6: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom West
My Future. My Way: Career Exploration Fair Nashville Style [Strand 3]
Description:
How do you bring together 6,000 high school 9th graders and hundreds of business and civic leaders to explore career pathways in Nashville? It’s not easy, but it is powerful for all involved. This session delves into the planning and staging of a major
career exploration fair.
Presenter(s):
Beverly Flatt, Program Manager, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Ford NGL Student(s):
Kevin Martin, Hospitality and Marketing Academy, Antioch High School, Nashville, TN
11:00 - 11:15 am
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11:15 - 12:45 pm FORD NGL LIVE: SPECIAL GUEST Medallion ABC
Description:
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a world authority in helping successful leaders achieve positive, lasting change in behavior: for
themselves, their people and their teams. In this fast-paced keynote, Dr. Goldsmith will share a proven process for leadership
development and coaching that is backed by award-winning research from over 248,000 respondents from around the world.
He will then share his new research on employee engagement and show how daily questions can both increase individual
effectiveness and build engagement.
Keynote:
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Executive Advisor, Author, Speaker, Marshall Goldsmith Group, Louisville, KY
Ford NGL Live Host(s):
Madison Henry, Culinary Arts Academy, Ridgeview High School, Clay County, FL
Austin Perkins, Environmental and Urban Planning Academy, Creekside High School, St. Johns County, FL
12:45 – 1:30 pm LUNCH Medallion ABC
FORD NGL LIVE: COMMERCIAL BREAK
Description:
Power up with The Leading Source. Get a sneak peek into the new Ford NGL tool that’s going to increase your community’s
voltage by building and strengthening it faster than you ever thought possible. The Leading Source is the easiest and fastest
way to spark growth and stay current. Special Guest(s):
Jessica Delgado, Communications Specialist, Ford NGL, Chicago, IL
Sydney Rogers, Executive Director, Alignment Nashville, Nashville, TN
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Ford NGL Live Host(s):
Tyrik Grant, Newton College and Career Academy, Newton, GA
1:30 – 2:45 PM CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Mobilizing Business Partners in Pinellas County [Strand 3]
Description:
This panel will explore how business partnerships are formed and leveraged through the Pinellas Education Foundation in
support of each of the community’s high schools in Pinellas County, Florida.
Presenters:
Terry Boehm, President, Pinellas Education Foundation, Pinellas Country, FL
Debbie Fischer, Academy Director, Northeast High School, Pinellas County, FL
Michael Grego, Ed.D., Superintendent, Pinellas County Schools, Pinellas County, FL
Bob McIntyre, Chairman & CEO, Ditek Corporation, Pinellas County, FL
Moderator(s):
Tom Besaw, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Port Orange, FL
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Motivating Business Leaders to get Fired-up about Career Academies [Strand 3]
Description:
Three executives share their personal stories of how they became business “pillars” in their respective Ford NGL communities
and how they have cultivated others in their communities and companies to engage in academy support. Ford NGL students
also share their personal experiences with business partners and the impact it has had on their lives.
Presenter(s):
Lucia Folk, Public Affairs Director, Country Music Television
James Reddish, Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development, Greater Louisville, Inc.
Sheila Thornton, Vice President, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) Workforce Excellence, Palm Desert, CA
Moderator(s):
Rick Delano, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Bridgehampton, NY
Ford NGL Student(s):
Donielle Gerrell, Digital Arts Technology Academy, Cathedral City High School, Coachella Valley, CA
Malik Jones, Pleasure Ridge High School, Louisville, KY
Sabrine Nelson, Biomedical Science Academy, Valley High School, Louisville, KY
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The Rockford Story: A High Speed Journey [Strand 1, 2, 3]
Description:
Learn how the Rockford community has begun transforming itself by embracing Ford NGL under the Alignment Rockford
umbrella. The result is a powerful scaling strategy that is creating a wall-to-wall career academy network on a short timeline.
Presenter(s):
Starr Herrman, Co-Director, Nashville Ford NGL Hub, Nashville TN
Ehren Jarrett, Ed.D., Superintendent, Rockford Public School District 205, Rockford, IL
Laurie Preece, Consultant, Alignment USA, La’ie, Hawaii
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How Design Thinking Equips Students to Uncover Real-World Challenges [Strand 1]
Description:
Schools and organizations are starting to incorporate Design Thinking into all of their work. This is your opportunity to gain
first-hand knowledge about this creative process.
Presenter(s):
Deborah Parizek, Executive Director, Henry Ford Learning Institute, Dearborn, MI
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Breaking Down Silos in Metro Nashville Public Schools [Strand 1, 2, 3]
Description:
Having trouble getting everyone on the same page? Learn about a structure that supports shared leadership. Learn how
thousands of employees can all speak a common language. Learn how to foster collaboration among students and teachers.
Learn how technology can support your strategic initiatives.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Kecia Ray, Executive Director of Learning Technology, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Jay Steele, Chief Academic Officer, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
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Career Academy 101 [Strand 1, 2, 3]
Description:
This session will give an overview of the National Standards of Practice (NSOP) for career academies and will help participants
understand the relationship between the NSOP and Ford NGL’s Three Strands and Essential Practices. Session leaders will
creatively show the cross-walking that can be done between the two, how both systems can support each other, and how an
academy can apply to go through the NCAC review process for certification or model academy national recognition through
the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC).
Presenter(s):
Connie Majka, Director, Learning & Innovation, Philadelphia Academies, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Susan Katzman, Past-President, NCAC, St. Louis, MO
2:45-3:00 PM
BREAK
3:00-4:30 PM
COMMUNITY HUDDLE: MEETING # 2
Description:
Review, recap and regroup during Community Huddle Meeting #2. During this meeting, you will have the opportunity to review and discuss all the ideas captured by all the members of your community and confirm or modify the rest of your conference plan to continue to maximize your experience.
GROUP A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION A
Facilitator:
Jill White, Ed.D., Ford NGL Coach and Co-Director, Florida Ford NGL Hub, Pensacola, FL
Support:
Starr Herrman, Co-Director, Nashville Ford NGL Hub, Nashville, TN
Carl Leiterman, Ford NGL Coach and Mentor, Ford NGL, Pensacola, FL
Kim McNulty, Executive Director, Career Pathways, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Workforce Excellence,
Coachella Valley, CA
Sydney Rogers, Executive Director, Alignment Nashville, Inc., Nashville, TN
Communities:
Coachella Valley, CA
Nashville, TN
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Rio Grande Valley, TX
Rockford, IL
GROUP B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION B
Facilitator:
Thom Suddreth, Director, GA Ford NGL Hub, Kennesaw, GA
Support:
Leah Felcher, GA Ford NGL Coach, GA Ford NGL Hub, Stockbridge, GA
Ilene Kantrov, Ph.D., Director, Pathways to College and Careers, Education Development Center, Inc., Waltham, MA
Communities:
Bay County, FL
Clay County, FL
Floyd County, GA
Golden Isles (Coastal), GA
Lee County, FL
Newton, GA
Pinellas County, FL
Polk County, FL
St. Johns County, FL
Volusia County, FL
GROUP C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION C
Facilitator:
Donna Gilley, CTE Coordinator, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Support:
Rick Delano, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Bridgehampton, NY
Communities:
Louisville, KY
Independence, MO
GROUP D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEDALLION D
Facilitator:
Nice Alterman, Coach, Ford NGL, Little River, CA
Support:
Ronda Alexander, Program Manager, STEM Initiatives, Ford NGL, Detroit, MI
Connie Majka, Innovation and Design, Philadelphia Academies, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Charlie Mojkowski, Ed.D., Consultant, Ford NGL, Cranston, RI
Communities:
Cleveland, OH
Elk Grove, CA
Metro Detroit, MI
Philadelphia, PA
3:00- 4:30 PM
Superintendents’ Council Gold Room
Description:
The work of the Superintendents’ Council will build upon community engagement strategies, advocacy at the local, state, and
national level, and harvesting data measuring the success of these initiatives.
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Facilitator(s):
Tom Besaw, Advocate and Coach, Ford NGL, Port Orange, FL
Steven Ladd, Ed.D., Superintendent, Elk Grove Unified School District, Elk Grove, CA
4:30- 5:00 PM
Superintendents Join Community Huddle: Meeting #2
Description:
Superintendents will join their community during Huddle Meeting #2 to learn about the collective ideas captured by their community members to address the challenges identified during Meeting #1. In addition, this is an opportunity for superintendents
to provide an overview of their Ford NGL Superintendents’ Council meeting.
5:30-7:00 PM
VIP Mobile Serve Leadership Council Reception
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THURSDAY
OCTOBER 9, 2014
6:30 - 8:15 AM
BREAKFAST
Medallion ABC
8:15 – 8:30 AM
TRANSITION TO BUSES OR CONCURRENT SESSIONS
8:30 – 10:00 AM
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Connecting Underrepresented Students to Career Academies [Strand 2, 3]
Description:
Learn how Volusia County is addressing their concern with connecting students in underrepresented groups to career academies. This session will discuss data for underrepresented students in career academies, along with strategies needed to attract career academy students to post-secondary education, retain them in the post-secondary programs, and help to ensure
post-secondary graduation.
Presenter(s):
Daniel Cox, Ph.D., Curriculum Specialist, Volusia County Schools, Volusia County, FL
Dr. Willis Walter, School of Education Dean, Bethune Cookman University, Volusia County, FL
Jill White, Ed.D., Ford NGL Coach and Co-Director, Florida Ford NGL Hub, Pensacola, FL
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Scaling and Spreading Innovations in Ford NGL’s Network [Strand 3]
Description:
The primary strategy for scaling and sustaining Ford NGL is fostering the development of model communities - communities
that demonstrate success and innovation and can serve as mentors across the growing network. During this session, participants will explore Chris Dede’s process for scaling-up innovations as a framework for informing how we take the Ford NGL
framework to scale. To date, Ford NGL has designated Nashville as “model status.” Join this session to explore the scaling-up
framework, share insights and questions for Phase 4 communities to consider, and plan for successful scale-up within your own
community.
Presenter(s):
Jennifer Edge, Co-Director, Florida Ford NGL Hub, Pensacola, FL
Sydney Rogers, Executive Director, Alignment Nashville, Nashville, TN
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Teaching Beyond the Classroom [Strand 1, 3]
Description:
This session explores how teaching and learning that takes place outside the classroom can impact what happens in schools. You
will hear from business partners and a district CTE Specialist about their role in taking teaching and learning beyond the classroom.
Presenter(s):
Deborah Anderson, Career Theme Specialist, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
Fritz Hollenbach, Vice President-Learning, Regal, Louisville, KY
Tom Hudson, President and CEO, Nth Works, Louisville, KY
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“What You Talking ‘Bout Willis?”: Selling Career Academies and Transforming the Image of
CTE [Strand 3]
Description:
This is your opportunity to hear and learn from one of the best in the business - Pam Daly. Often forgotten or not understood
is the role communication plays in building support and attendance at a community’s career academies. Learn the basic steps
in designing a communication campaign and receive two free hours of Pam’s consulting time as an additional benefit.
Presenter(s):
Pam Daly, Brand Sherpa, DK Brand Strategy, Nashville, TN
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Experiential Learning: Taking Students Beyond the Classroom in Nashville [Strand 1, 2, 3]
Description:
Experiential learning is offered to students across all grade levels in Nashville. The focus of this session is on the wide implementation of the capstone experience for seniors.
Presenter(s):
Aimee Wyatt, Ed.D., Executive Lead Principal, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Ford LAP Tour
Louisville Assembly Plant
Description:
During this tour, participants who pre-registered for this session will have the opportunity to see the Ford Escape as it’s being
assembled. Participants will learn about the history of the plant and how they are working with students and teachers to transform teaching and learning in Jefferson County Public Schools.
JCPS 5-Star Academy Tour
Jeffersontown High School
Description:
During this tour, participants who pre-registered for this session will see some of the Ford NGL Essential Practices in action.
Participants will meet school and academy leadership, as well as speak with students about their experiences. 10:00 – 10:15 AM
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10:15- 11:45 AM
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
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Innovating for Transformation [Strand 3]
Description:
This session focuses on a pilot effort in Philadelphia to develop a cadre of transformative instructional leaders across the
community, both inside and outside schools. The Innovators’ Institute is a yearlong fellowship program designed to help adult
practitioners build practical skills for supporting youth and community transformation through group innovation and change
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projects. In this session, participants will learn about the original concept for the Institute, intended outcomes, how the idea
was transformed into a reality, and the concepts, content, skills, and processes embedded in the Institute’s design.
Presenters:
Candace Brooks, Research Assistant, Education Development, Inc., Waltham, MA
Jessica Juliuson, Curriculum and PD Specialist, Education Development Center, Inc., Waltham, MA
Connie Majka, Innovation and Design, Philadelphia Academies, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
CS19:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom West
Connecting Initiatives using the Ford NGL Essential Practices [Strand 3]
Description:
The community of Elk Grove, California has used the Ford NGL framework and its Essential Practices in conjunction with ConnectEd tools to develop a community master plan to prepare students for college and career success. Learn how Elk Grove
has leveraged national, state and local initiatives to maximize resources dedicated to this work.
Presenter(s):
Kathy Hamilton, Director, College & Career Readiness, Elk Grove Unified School District, Elk Grove, CA
Susan Hubbard, Program Specialist, Elk Grove Unified School District, Elk Grove, CA
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Blended Learning: Every Teacher, Every Kid, Every Class [Strand 1, 2]
Description:
With technology growing exponentially, blended learning is quickly becoming the cutting edge of educational practice. Thus, in order to stay current with effective, technology-driven instruction, educators must continually grow through professional learning. This
session meets at the crossroads of effective professional learning and embracing technology for increased student performance.
Presenter(s):
Dr. Susan Kessler, Executive Principal, Hunters Lane High School, Nashville, TN
Brad Meyer, Academy Coach, Hunters Lane High School, Nashville, TN
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Leading Outside Your Walls [Strand 3]
Description:
Who is looking at the big picture to ensure our students are successful? How do we work smarter as a community to ensure
our efforts result in lasting change? These questions will be explored in this session on leadership for systemic change. Presenter(s):
Laurie Preece, Consultant, Alignment USA, La’ie, Hawaii
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Supporting Students as Education Policy Partners: The Story of the Prichard Committee
Student Voice Team [Strand 3]
Description:
When it comes to Kentucky public schools, students are often viewed as simple consumers. But what if we began to view
young people as partners in making schools better? In this workshop, students from the Prichard Committee Student Voice
Team will explain what they have done to amplify the voices of students in education policymaking and how their grand experiment is paying dividends for other youth and education advocates across the state.
Presenters:
Rachel Belin, Director, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
Gentry Fitch, Education Policy Partner, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
Naomi Kellog, Education Policy Partner, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
Meghana Kudrimoti, Education Policy Partner, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
Sahar Mohammadzadeh, Education Policy Partner, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
Sahil Nair, Education Policy Partner, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
Susie Smith, Education Policy Partner, Prichard Committee Student Voice Team, Lexington, KY
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CS23:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Ballroom East
Revisiting the CTE Landscape How Ford NGL Fits In [Strand 2]
Description:
Interest and enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) are increasing, yet investments in CTE programs remain low.
Last year Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), a long-time partner in Ford NGL, conducted a survey of CTE educators
and interviews with key state CTE leaders. Findings underscore the need for essential elements of the Ford NGL approach,
including integrating academic and career education, building students’ employability skills, aligning CTE programs with regional workforce development needs, and building stronger business-education partnerships. This session will engage participants in exploring the survey findings and enable them to use the findings to guide their efforts and build support in their
communities for Ford NGL.
Presenter(s):
Ilene Kantrov, Ph.D., Director, Pathways to College & Careers, Education Development Center, Inc., Waltham, MA
Ford LAP Tour (Part 2)
Louisville Assembly Plant
Description:
During this tour, participants who pre-registered for this session will have the opportunity to see the Ford Escape as it’s being
assembled. Participants will learn about the history of the plant and how they are working with students and teachers to transform teaching and learning in Jefferson County Public Schools.
JCPS 5-Star Academy Tour (Part 2)
Jeffersontown High School
Description:
During this tour, participants who pre-registered for this session will see some of the Ford NGL Essential Practices in action.
Participants will meet school and academy leadership, as well as speak with students about their experiences. 11:45 -12:30 PM
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FORD NGL LIVE: COMMERCIAL BREAK
Description:
Participants will learn how to harness the power of the network via MobileServe, an app that is seeking to revolutionize the way
companies, nonprofits, and students track their social impact on a community scale.
Special Guest(s):
MobileServe Team
12:30 – 1:45 pm The Power of the Network: Get Charged
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Description:
This is your opportunity to experience the Power of the Network in action. The power of the collective is always stronger than
the power of the one. Communities will share their successes and challenges in an interactive format designed to deepen
everyone’s learning and help communities go further. To add to the excitement, all communities will be entered into a surprise
raffle during this session. Hint: participants must be present to win!
Facilitator:
Nice Alterman, Coach, Ford NGL, Little River, CA
1:45-2:00pm
Closing Plenary
Presenter(s):
Ronda Alexander, Program Manager, STEM Initiatives, Ford NGL, Detroit, MI
Ford NGL Students
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