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SUMMARY:Academy Coach Circle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSometimes 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!”  \nIf 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! \nThe 2025-26 sessions are outlined below. \n\n\n\nThursday\nSeptember 11\, 2025\n12 pm – 1 pm ET\nSpecial Session – New Phase 4 Academy Coaches & new to their role Academy Coaches only\n\n\nThursday\nNovember 6\, 2025\n12 pm – 1 pm ET\nHighlights from Leadership Council\n\n\nThursday\nJanuary 8\, 2026\n12 pm – 1 pm ET\nSetting up or Evolving Your Student Ambassador Program\n\n\nThursday\nMarch 5\, 2026\nNew Times:  \n\nExperienced/OG Academy Coaches 12 pm – 1 pm ET\nNew Academy Coaches 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nThursday\nMay 14\, 2026\n\n\nExperienced/OG Academy Coaches 12 pm – 1 pm ET\nNew Academy Coaches 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm ET
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/academy-coach-circle-4/
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SUMMARY:Partnership Director 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. \nThe 2025-2026 Partnership Director Circle is invite-only for Phase 4 and Phase 5 Ford NGL communities and will follow the below-noted schedule and topics. \n\n\n\n\nDate\nMajor (30 minutes)\nMinor (15 minutes)\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2025 (12-1:15 pm ET)\nExperiential Learning:\n1. District Job Shadow Day\n2. Adulting Day & Student Voice\nAcademy Coach Professional Development or Partnerships\n\n\nNov 6\, 2025 (12-1:15 pm ET)\nPoG integration into business engagement activities\nDeepening Partnerships via Impact Effort Matrix \nHighlights from LC\n\n\nJan 15\, 2026 (12-1:15 pm ET)\nBuilding Convener Role Org Capacity\nConnecting the Dots: Aligning Business & Education\n(foundation for Teaching thru Lens and Experiential Learning goals and impact)\n\n\nMar 12\, 2026 (12-1:15 pm ET)\nHow Partners can help with Teaching Thru the Lens\nPartner Recruitment Strategies\n\n\nMay 7\, 2026 (12-1:15 pm ET)\nProgram Evaluation: Student Impact\nNext year’s priorities survey\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about all of our Ford NGL Circles here.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/partnership-director-circle-2/
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SUMMARY:Akron in Action: A Ford NGL Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us November 12-14\, 2025 for a three-day event showcasing how Akron Public Schools united the Akron community to create and sustain the College & Career Academies of Akron (CCAA). You’ll explore the unique opportunities and challenges of a mid-size urban district and experience the academies in action through school and nonprofit partner tours. Engage with students\, educators\, and business partners to learn about CCAA’s foundations\, and discover how Akron Public Schools designs and monitors its PreK-12 academy model to ensure student success. Customize your experience with breakout sessions tailored to your interests on Day 3. \nThe event is scheduled to begin tentatively at 5:00 PM on Wednesday\, November 12\, with an opening event and conclude on Friday\, November 14\, at 3:00 PM. \nLearn more here!
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/akron-in-action-a-ford-ngl-experience/
LOCATION:Akron\, Ohio
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SUMMARY:District Transformation Leaders 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. \nThe 2025-26 sessions are outlined below. \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 19\, 2025\n12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n• Establishing a Documentation System \n•Onboarding New Instructional Staff \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, November 21\, 2025\n12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n• Communicating Roles and Responsibilities \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 16\, 2026\n12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n• Managing Community Partnerships \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 13\, 2026\n12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n• Monitoring the Implementation \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\n12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) \n\n\n• Ensuring Community-Connected Ownership \n\n\n\n\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-leaders-circle-2/
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