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District Transformation Leads Circle
2025-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Every community identifies a key individual who is responsible for leading the community-connected transformation efforts on a daily basis. Communities have various positions that fulfill this role such as an Assistant Superintendent, Director, Coordinator, etc. Whatever your title is, if you have the responsibility for overseeing the implementation and progress monitoring of your community-connected transformation, this is the circle for you! We encourage all Phase 4 and Phase 5 Ford NGL Designated Community District Transformation Leaders to engage, contribute and collaborate in our circles to continually innovate and improve the school experience for all students.
For more information about this circle, please email Lisa Oleski, Ford NGL Community Coach and Circle Facilitator, at loleski@fordngl.com

Academy Coach Circle
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Exclusively for Phase 4 and Phase 5 communities, Ford NGL Circles provide a valuable opportunity to network with peers, discuss relevant Roadmap journey topics, learn innovative practices, and receive support for current challenges. If you are an Academy Coach or hold a similar role, talk with your Ford NGL Coach to see if this Circle is right for you. To enroll, email info@fordngl.com.
December 11, 2024 at 12 EST/ 11 AM CST

ACTE Network Sessions
2024-12-04 - 2024-12-07 | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX, United States
Each year at ACTE’s premier event, VISION, Ford Next Generation Learning hosts a series of sessions tailored for the Career Academy section. Additionally, we offer an exclusive pre-session designed to provide deeper insights and hands-on experiences. As the Career Academy sponsor, Ford Next Generation Learning is dedicated to supporting and advancing the work of career academies nationwide. To learn more about our work with ACTE and the Career Academy Section visit this page.

We look forward to meeting you on-site if you’re attending in 2024. Below please find both our Career Academy section sessions and some recommendations we believe will be valuable to our network.
To add the below sessions to your calendar search to find each here and then select the add to calendar icon in the right-hand corner.

An Ultimate Talent Development Strategy- Pre-Conference Workshop (Additional Fee Required)
Maximizing Impact through Strategic Partnerships and Data-Driven Metrics
A Systems Approach to K-12 Profile of a Graduate Implementation
Local Business Partnerships for Student Success in The Academy Model
Professional Skills: A Community-Driven Evolution to Measuring the Intangibles
Co-creating Community Agreements to Design Equitable Classrooms and Learning Communities
Ford Law: Drive Equity with a Culturally Responsiveness and Work-based Learning

ACTE Pre Session- An Ultimate Talent Development Strategy
2024-12-04 | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX, United States
Ford NGL Community-connected Learning (CCL) revolutionizes education by merging industry-approved, standards-based project learning with valuable work-based experiences. This innovative approach aligns workforce needs with student outcomes, fostering collaboration among CTE, community, and business partners. Through CCL, educators, employers, and students engage in interdisciplinary projects and real-world learning experiences linked to career themes. Participants gain practical tools and resources, including a comprehensive work-based learning resource book and access to Ford NGL U’s online platform. By integrating career relevance into education, CCL empowers districts to achieve instructional goals while preparing students for future careers.

Academy Principals Circle
2024-11-21 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Are you an Academy Principal or have a similar role in which you have day-to-day oversight of one or more academies in the school?
Does your day-to-day work focus on both academic and non-academic aspects of the student experience and supporting effective academy teams focused on SMART goals and the 3Is (Interdisciplinary, Interventions, and Identity)? Do you work closely with the academy team lead, academy counselor, and the academy coach?
If this sounds like what you do, then the Academy Principal Circle may be for you! To learn more and to get enrolled, reach out to Beth Grzelak, Community Coach and Circle facilitator, at bgrzelak@fordngl.com.
Please note: In our smaller communities, this circle may be appropriate for the building principal if they also have direct responsibility for one or more academies. In our larger communities, however, where the building principal may often have the title of “executive principal,” this circle may not be the best fit for you. If you are unsure, reach out to Beth at BGrzelak@fordngl.com or talk with your Ford NGL coach.

District Transformation Leads Circle
2024-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Every community identifies a key individual who is responsible for leading the community-connected transformation efforts on a daily basis. Communities have various positions that fulfill this role such as an Assistant Superintendent, Director, Coordinator, etc. Whatever your title is, if you have the responsibility for overseeing the implementation and progress monitoring of your community-connected transformation, this is the circle for you! We encourage all Phase 4 and Phase 5 Ford NGL Designated Community District Transformation Leaders to engage, contribute and collaborate in our circles to continually innovate and improve the school experience for all students. For more information about this circle, please email Lisa Oleski, Ford NGL Community Coach and Circle Facilitator, at loleski@fordngl.com
November 15, 2024 12 EST/ 11 AM CST

Superintendents Council Meeting
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-25 | Hampton, VA, Hampton, United States
Twice a year, Ford Next Generation Learning brings together our visionary network of superintendents for the Ford NGL Superintendents Council. This dynamic 1.5-day event is intentionally designed to cultivate an environment of shared learning and mutual support, empowering district leaders to drive impactful change in their communities. To learn more about this experience reach out to us at Info@FordNGL.com.

Optimizing Internal Structures and Processes for Successful School-Employer Partnerships
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us for a compelling 50-minute webinar, “Optimizing Internal Structures and Processes for Successful School-Employer Partnerships.” Tailored for employers and industry leaders, this session focuses on refining internal structures and processes to build more effective and sustainable collaborations with educational partners.
Gain insights from experienced professionals on aligning organizational practices with partnership goals, overcoming common challenges, and implementing strategies that foster successful school-employer relationships. Engage in an interactive discussion, learn from real-world examples, and leave with practical steps to enhance your engagement with educational institutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to drive meaningful change and create impactful partnerships.
Register here to join us on Oct 10 @1:00 pm ET
Webinar Aims

Optimize Internal Structures and Processes: Share strategies for refining internal structures and processes to better support school-employer partnerships.
Address Common Challenges: Discuss common obstacles in school-employer partnerships and offer practical solutions and best practices.
Implement Practical Strategies: Provide actionable steps and strategies to enhance internal practices and build effective school-employer relationships.
Learn from Real-World Examples: Present case studies and examples that demonstrate successful approaches and outcomes in partnerships.
Facilitate Interactive Discussion: Engage participants in a dialogue to share experiences, exchange ideas, and collaboratively develop solutions.

Nashville Study Visit
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-02
Join us in Nashville, September 30-October 2, to visit the Academies of Nashville in person. Hosted by Nashville Hub in partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Academies of Nashville Study Visit has offered over 7,000 educators and community members the opportunity to learn about the proven strategies and structures of the Academies model that transform high schools into personalized learning communities and prepare high school students for college and career success.

Strive Together 2024 Cradle to Career Network Convening
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | Salt Lake City, Utah
Join your Ford NGL team in the Partner Village from September 25-27 at the Strive Together 2024 Cradle to Career Network Convening. Be sure to email us at Info@FordNGL.com to let us know if we can expect to see you there.
Learn more about the event here.

Insights from the Frontlines: Strategies and Successes from Engaged Organizations
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
Join us for a dynamic 50-minute webinar, “Insights from the Frontlines: Strategies and Successes from Engaged Organizations.”
This interactive panel features leaders from various organizations sharing their unique activities, lessons learned, and valuable advice on collaborating with educational partners.
Discover innovative approaches, gain practical insights, and engage in a lively discussion that will equip you with strategies to enhance your own organizational practices in how you engage with your educational partners.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who have successfully navigated challenges and driven impactful change.
Register here to join us on Sept 18 @ 1:00 pm ET (50 minutes)
Webinar Aims:

Share Innovative Practices: Showcase successful strategies and activities from various organizations to inspire new approaches and solutions.
Extract Lessons Learned: Provide insights from real-world experiences to help participants avoid common pitfalls and enhance their engagement practices.
Offer Practical Advice: Equip participants with actionable strategies and advice for engaging effectively with educational partners.
Foster Interactive Learning: Engage attendees in a discussion to facilitate the exchange of ideas and solutions.
Promote Impactful Change: Empower participants to apply learned strategies to drive improvements and overcome challenges within their organizations.

K-8 Event
2024-09-18 08:00 - 2024-09-19 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hamilton Heights Student Activities Center, 420 W North St., Arcadia, IN, United States
Join us for a dynamic professional development event hosted by Ford NGL and the Indiana Career Collaborative on September 18-19. Bring your PK-8 team to this conference, where you’ll learn to align, plan, integrate, and measure the impact of your Portrait of a Graduate (POG) on student success. This event, led by Ford NGL experts Dr. Kimberly Fifer, Lisa Oleski, and Donna Gilley, is designed for communities using the Ford NGL framework. See the flyer image below for more information.
For questions email ASmith@CIESC.org

District Transformation Leads Circle
2024-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
Are you the District Transformation Leader in your district?
Every community identifies a key individual who is responsible for leading the transformation efforts on a daily basis. Communities have various positions that fulfill this role such as an Assistant Superintendent, Director, Coordinator, etc. Whatever your title is, if you have the responsibility for overseeing the implementation and progress monitoring of your community-connected transformation, this is the circle for you! We encourage all Phase 4 and Phase 5 Ford NGL Designated Community District Transformation Leaders to engage, contribute and collaborate in our circles to continually innovate and improve the school experience for all students. For more information about this circle, please email Lisa Oleski, Ford NGL Community Coach and Circle Facilitator.

Academies 101
2024-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual
“Academies 101″, a webinar, will be presented by Donna Gilley—retired Director of the Academies of Nashville and current Ford NGL community coach—and offers an in-depth exploration of career academies and their distinction from traditional CTE programming.
Participants will reflect on their personal motivations for engaging in this transformational work, learn about Ford NGL’s community-connected approach, identify how all stakeholders become engaged in this model, and ultimately better understand how career academies take good CTE programming to the next level.
Register here.
In partnership with ACTE, Ford Next Generation Learning hosts regular Career Academy Section webinars aimed at addressing the sections most pressing and relevant topics.

Ford NGL Partnership Directors Circle
2024-08-15 11:00 UTC
Exclusively for Phase 4 and Phase 5 communities, Ford NGL Circles provide a valuable opportunity to network with peers, discuss relevant Roadmap journey topics, learn innovative practices, and receive support for current challenges. If you are a Partnership Director or hold a similar role, responsible for coordinating work-based learning across a multi-high school district and engaging with key business and community organizations, talk with your Ford NGL Coach to see if this Circle is right for you. To enroll, email info@fordngl.com.

Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning Workshop
2024-07-17 - 2024-07-19 | The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn, Michigan
HFLI’s 3-day immersive workshop is designed to introduce educators from all disciplines to design thinking tools and methods they can use to create and facilitate powerful and equitable learning experiences for their students.

Working individually and in small teams, participants will work on a specific, community-connected challenge to gain knowledge, skills, and experience with design thinking.

They will also explore available resources, join topic-specific “table talks,” and develop a plan of action they can bring back to their home school for immediate benefit.
