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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-6/
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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-5/
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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-4/
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SUMMARY:Onboarding Academies Experience In Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to the career academies model or do you need a refresher? This event is great for educators\, school and district leaders\, community and business partners\, academy coaches and more. This event is useful for both individuals and community teams. \n\nCreate structural change\nImplement new roles\nRe-think the daily classroom\nBuild school and community partnerships\n\nParticipants will be introduced to the building blocks of a successful transformation through a series of highly rated\, interactive Nashville Hub learning sessions. Additionally\, participants will visit an Academies of Nashville school and will interact with Nashville Hub practitioners and Academies of Nashville leaders and partners. \nRegistration for each event is $999. Take advantage of an EARLY BIRD discount and pay just $899 if you register by November 30. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/onboarding-academies-experience-in-nashville/
LOCATION:Hermitage\, TN\, 4022 Sells Drive\, Hermitage\, TN\, 37076
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving for Career Academies with Context Maps
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) hosts several webinars in partnership with the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). As the sponsor of ACTE’s Career Academy Section\, we aim to provide valuable resources and deeper learning opportunities on topics impacting educators\, administrators\, and partners working in the career academy space. \nWe’re kicking off this year’s series with a session focused on practical tools for navigating complex challenges in career academies. Join us for Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving for Career Academies with Context Maps \nMarch 26\, 2026\, from 11 AM CST- 12 Noon CST \nPresenters: Deborah Parizek\, Executive Director\, and Theodore Kozerski\, Assistant Director of Social Innovation\, Henry Ford Learning Institute (HFLI) \nAbout: Complex\, messy problems are a fact of life—for students\, teachers\, school leaders\, and industry partners. We all need a way to approach them with strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving tools and skills. \nJoin us for an interactive webinar in which we’ll visually map a problem common in career academies; analyze it for interdependencies\, possible assumptions\, and areas of leverage; reflect on and discuss possible use opportunities; and draft a plan for how to bring the approach to your classroom\, career academy\, or district. \nParticipants will leave with access to additional resources available from our online bank and contacts for follow-on coaching. \nRegistration is required. Sign up here. \nFor questions please email: Info@FordNGL.com
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/critical-thinking-and-creative-problem-solving-for-career-academies-with-context-maps/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Academies Experience In Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Calling all school districts and communities in year 3+ of academy implementation. This event is for you! This learning event is all about sustaining and continuously improving your career academies model. This event is useful for both individuals and community teams. \n\nUnderstand common challenges\nBuild on early successes\nNavigate inevitable change\nMaintain robust partnerships\n\nParticipants will experience an Academies of Nashville school visit\, participate in highly rated Nashville Hub learning sessions and interact with others in collaborative workshops. Come visit the nearly 20-years strong Academies of Nashville\, and let’s share our challenges and celebrations with each other. \nRegistration for each event is $999. Take advantage of an EARLY BIRD discount and pay just $899 if you register by November 30. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://fordngl.com/calendar/nashville-hub-advanced-academies-experience/
LOCATION:Hermitage\, TN\, 4022 Sells Drive\, Hermitage\, TN\, 37076
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