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SUMMARY:District Transformation Leads Circle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information about this circle\, please email Lisa Oleski\, Ford NGL Community Coach and Circle Facilitator\, at loleski@fordngl.com
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/district-transformation-leads-circle-5/
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SUMMARY:Academy Coach Circle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDecember 11\, 2024 at 12 EST/ 11 AM CST
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/academy-coach-circle/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
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SUMMARY:ACTE Network Sessions
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nWe 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.  \nTo 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. \n\nAn Ultimate Talent Development Strategy- Pre-Conference Workshop (Additional Fee Required)\nMaximizing Impact through Strategic Partnerships and Data-Driven Metrics\nA Systems Approach to K-12 Profile of a Graduate Implementation\nLocal Business Partnerships for Student Success in The Academy Model\nProfessional Skills: A Community-Driven Evolution to Measuring the Intangibles\nCo-creating Community Agreements to Design Equitable Classrooms and Learning Communities\nFord Law: Drive Equity with a Culturally Responsiveness and Work-based Learning
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/acte-network-sessions/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
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SUMMARY:ACTE Pre Session- An Ultimate Talent Development Strategy
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/acte-pre-session/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241121T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241121T163000
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SUMMARY:Academy Principals Circle
DESCRIPTION: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?  \nDoes 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? \nIf 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. \nPlease 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.  
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/academy-principals-circle/
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SUMMARY:District Transformation Leads Circle
DESCRIPTION: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 \nNovember 15\, 2024 12 EST/ 11 AM CST
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/district-transformation-leads-circle-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
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SUMMARY:Superintendents Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/superintendents-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Hampton\, VA\, Hampton\, United States
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CREATED:20240620T182603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T192101Z
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SUMMARY:Ford NGL Partnership Directors Circle
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/ford-ngl-partnership-directors-circle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
CREATED:20240814T211318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T211318Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Internal Structures and Processes for Successful School-Employer Partnerships
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nGain 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.  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to drive meaningful change and create impactful partnerships. \nRegister here to join us on Oct 10 @1:00 pm ET \nWebinar Aims \n\nOptimize Internal Structures and Processes: Share strategies for refining internal structures and processes to better support school-employer partnerships.\nAddress Common Challenges: Discuss common obstacles in school-employer partnerships and offer practical solutions and best practices.\nImplement Practical Strategies: Provide actionable steps and strategies to enhance internal practices and build effective school-employer relationships.\nLearn from Real-World Examples: Present case studies and examples that demonstrate successful approaches and outcomes in partnerships.\nFacilitate Interactive Discussion: Engage participants in a dialogue to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and collaboratively develop solutions.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/optimizing-internal-structures-and-processes-for-successful-school-employer-partnerships/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
CREATED:20240524T151551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T174858Z
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SUMMARY:Nashville Study Visit
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/nashville-study-visit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
CREATED:20240814T215219Z
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SUMMARY:Strive Together 2024 Cradle to Career Network Convening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn more about the event here.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/strive-together-2024-cradle-to-career-network-convening/
LOCATION:Salt Lake City\, Utah
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T211047Z
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SUMMARY:Insights from the Frontlines: Strategies and Successes from Engaged Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic 50-minute webinar\, “Insights from the Frontlines: Strategies and Successes from Engaged Organizations.”  \nThis interactive panel features leaders from various organizations sharing their unique activities\, lessons learned\, and valuable advice on collaborating with educational partners.  \nDiscover 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.  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who have successfully navigated challenges and driven impactful change.  \nRegister here to join us on Sept 18 @ 1:00 pm ET (50 minutes)  \nWebinar Aims:  \n\nShare Innovative Practices: Showcase successful strategies and activities from various organizations to inspire new approaches and solutions.\nExtract Lessons Learned: Provide insights from real-world experiences to help participants avoid common pitfalls and enhance their engagement practices.\nOffer Practical Advice: Equip participants with actionable strategies and advice for engaging effectively with educational partners.\nFoster Interactive Learning: Engage attendees in a discussion to facilitate the exchange of ideas and solutions.\nPromote Impactful Change: Empower participants to apply learned strategies to drive improvements and overcome challenges within their organizations.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/insights-from-the-frontlines-strategies-and-successes-from-engaged-organizations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
CREATED:20240522T162940Z
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SUMMARY:K-8 Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor questions email ASmith@CIESC.org  \n \n 
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/k-8-event/
LOCATION:Hamilton Heights Student Activities Center\, 420 W North St.\, Arcadia\, IN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
CREATED:20240722T194644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T185325Z
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SUMMARY:District Transformation Leads Circle
DESCRIPTION:Are you the District Transformation Leader in your district?\nEvery 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.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/district-transformation-leads-circle/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240909T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T194707Z
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SUMMARY:Academies 101
DESCRIPTION:“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.  \nParticipants 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.  \nRegister here.  \nIn partnership with ACTE\, Ford Next Generation Learning hosts regular Career Academy Section webinars aimed at addressing the sections most pressing and relevant topics. 
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/academies-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240815T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074858
CREATED:20240620T182603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T192101Z
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SUMMARY:Ford NGL Partnership Directors Circle
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/ford-ngl-partnership-directors-circle/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWorking individually and in small teams\, participants will work on a specific\, community-connected challenge to gain knowledge\, skills\, and experience with design thinking.\n\nThey 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.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/design-thinking-for-deeper-student-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation\, Dearborn\, Michigan
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