LOUISVILLE IN ACTION:
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An Immersive Experience that Redefines how Businesses and Schools Collaborate
Leaders from district and industry unite to see and learn about Louisville’s innovative partnership system that enhances collaboration between businesses and schools and advances educational outcomes and workforce readiness.
Recommended Audience
Community organization representatives with leadership roles and decision-making authority in business/school partnerships—those who are directly involved in designing and implementing the infrastructure/system for these partnerships. This includes:
District and School Building Leaders
Pricing
Rate $950
(Optional add-on)
Limitied spots are still available
Participant Agenda
This immersive, hands-on Leadership Lab brings together educational leaders, industry leaders, and community leaders to explore the Academies of Louisville’s partnership model. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborative strategies, this event provides participants with insights into building sustainable school-business partnerships, addressing future workforce needs, and engaging the community in student success.
This Leadership Lab offers a unique opportunity to experience Louisville’s collaborative approach, engage with diverse stakeholders, and gain actionable insights to apply in your own community-connected partnerships.
Accordion Content
7:45 AM – 3:30 PM
Meeting Location: Center for Professional Learning
Breakfast on your own
7:45: Meet in lobby (bus leaves promptly at 8:00)
8:15: Session 1: Opening Moves
Introduction to the day’s goals and an overview of partnership essentials.
9:30: Session 2: A Blueprint for Powerful Partnership System
Dive into the core elements of creating an effective partnership structure.
10:30: Morning Break
10:45: Session 3: Examine the Academies of Louisville’s Partnership System
Learn about the Academies’ model for collaboration and alignment.
12:15: Lunch
1:00: Role-alikes – District, School and Community Leaders
Connect with others in similar roles to discuss shared challenges and strategies.
2:00: Afternoon Break
2:15: Role-not-alikes – – District, School and Community Leaders
Engage within a different role to gain new perspectives on partnership roles and structures.
3:15: Closing Moves
Reflection and wrap-up.
Evening Off Site Networking
Reception with Heavy Appetizers
5:15 Meeting in Lobby (bus leaves promptly at 530)
6:00 – 8:30 Captains Quarters Restaurant:
Address
5700 Captain’s Quarters Rd
Prospect, KY. 40059
9:00 Transportation back to Hotel
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Main Meeting Location: Moore High School Auditorium
Breakfast on your own
7:30: Meet in lobby (bus leaves promptly at 7:45)
8:30 Session 1: Opening Moves
8:45: Session 2: Learning Exchange: Connecting with Gen Z and Navigating the Future of Work
Join us for an engaging Learning Exchange session that blends engaging discussion on skills needed in the workforce (and how those can look in the high school classroom) with practical strategies for connecting with today’s students to create meaningful and impactful experiences.
In this session, you’ll:
- Explore communication styles and preferences of Gen Z to foster stronger connections with students.
- Learn techniques for building trust and rapport with students by using relatable language and creating open dialogues.
- Discover practical strategies for bridging the gap between education and the workplace through work-based learning, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
- Share industry insights and discuss how to align classroom instruction with the skills and pathways needed for tomorrow’s workforce.
This session will provide actionable tools to inspire students, strengthen partnerships, and prepare the future workforce.
10:00: Morning break
10:15: Session 3: Fast-Track to Stronger Partnerships: Speed Networking with CTE Teachers, Parents, and Academy Coaches
Engage in a dynamic speed networking experience designed to strengthen school partnerships by connecting CTE teachers, industry partners, and Academy Coaches. This interactive session will begin with a brief overview of effective partnership processes at the building level, followed by structured networking rounds where participants will exchange insights, challenges, and strategies for fostering impactful collaborations.
11:40: Lunch (hosted by Moore High School Culinary Pathway)
12:30: Travel Time
1:15: Session 4: Exploring Building-Level Partnership Processes
Visit one of two high schools to examine how partnerships are structured at the school level.
3:00: Session 4: Closing Moves
Reflect on the day’s learning and insights.
Transportation back to Hotel or Airport Provided
3:30: Transportation back to Hotel (back by 4:00)
Breakfast on your own
7:30 Transportation to GEA (Bus leaves promptly at 7:45)
8:15 Session 1: Experience Academy of Louisville’s Governance Structure in action.
Observe the “Guiding Team” session to see the AofL governance structure in action.
10:00: Break
10:15 – 11:15 Session 2: Unpacking experience with Academy of Louisville’s Governance Structure “Guiding Team”
11:15 – 11:50:
Session 3A: Powerful Partnerships & Structures
Session 3B: Governance Louisville Team
11:50 – 12:35: LUNCH
12:30 – 2:05: Academy of Louisville’s Internal & External Structures Deep Dive
Deep dive will cover components of their governance structure: Vision Team, Support Systems using Data, Ambassador Leadership Team, Executive/Subcommittee, Executive/Subcommittee, Work Groups.
2:05 – 2:20 Closing Moves
Final reflections and takeaways.
Transportation provided to Hotel Provided
DISCOUNTED RATE
BOOK ON OR BEFORE
JANUARY 24TH, 2025
TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE
Hotel Information
The Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport 830 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209
Book your room at the special Ford NGL negotiated rate of $149
Hotel and travel expenses are not included. Registration includes lunch and transportation during the event.
REGISTER TODAY BEFORE IT FILLS UP
Registration now open
This event is limited to a max of 75 participants.
Have questions? Email us [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
