Ford NGL

Academy Coach Circle
2026-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
All Phase 4 & 5 communities have an individual at each of their high schools coordinating and facilitating academy/pathway activities, including work-based learning experiences for students and teachers, supporting effective academy teacher teams, working alongside academy principals, and more.
Sometimes this individual has peers in other buildings in your district; sometimes they are the only one in their district doing this work. The Academy Coach Circle is designed to provide all academy coaches, and those in similar roles inside the school district with the space and opportunity to come together, network, and learn from one another. It is a space to share solid practices and celebrate successes, as well as to discuss challenges and crowdsource solutions. The Circle is an example that represents the best of the idea of “the power of the network!”
If this sounds like the work you do inside your school district (regardless of title) and a group that you think would be of value to your role, reach out to Beth Grzelak (bgrzelak@fordngl.com), co-facilitator of the Academy Coach Circle, to learn more about the group and to get enrolled!
The 2025-26 sessions are outlined below.

Thursday
September 11, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm ET
Special Session – New Phase 4 Academy Coaches & new to their role Academy Coaches only

Thursday
November 6, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm ET
Highlights from Leadership Council

Thursday
January 8, 2026
12 pm – 1 pm ET
Setting up or Evolving Your Student Ambassador Program

Thursday
March 5, 2026
New Times:

Experienced/OG Academy Coaches 12 pm – 1 pm ET
New Academy Coaches 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm ET

Thursday
May 14, 2026

Experienced/OG Academy Coaches 12 pm – 1 pm ET
New Academy Coaches 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm ET

Ford NGL Superintendent's Council Meeting
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-21
Annually, 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.

SC members, please save the date! The event will kick off with an opening session on Tuesday, October 20, and wrap up on Wednesday, October 21, in Knox County, TN.
For questions about the Ford NGL SC Council, please email us at Info@FordNGL.com

Ford NGL Leadership Council Meeting
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-22
The Ford NGL Leadership Council (LC) comprises communities in Phases 4 and 5 of the Ford NGL Roadmap. Each participating community is represented by two members: a district lead and a community convening organization or Steering Committee lead.
The Leadership Council is a dedicated space for transformation leaders to enhance their knowledge, develop skills, and foster relationships and friendships that support their transformation journey. Guided by the Ford NGL Framework and input from members, our in-person meetings are structured to create an engaging and productive environment.
LC members, please save the date: our meeting will begin with an opening session on Tuesday, October 20, and conclude on Thursday, October 22, in Knox County, TN.
For more information on the Ford NGL LC reach out to us at Info@FordNGL.com
