Presented by Joshua Doty, Field Talent Partner, Swinerton; and Monica Cougan, Global Education Leader
Career-Connected Learning
Future Proof Students: Break Down Silos Between College, Careers, and Academic Readiness
Every two years, America Succeeds analyzes 82 million job descriptions. Researchers found that eight of the top ten most in-demand skills are not taught explicitly in schools, according to Tim Taylor, Co-founder and President of America Succeeds, and one of the edLeader Panelists on “From College and Career Readiness Silos to Connected Student Experiences: Sparking Enrollment and Excitement.”
From College and Career Readiness Silos to Connected Student Experiences: Sparking Enrollment and Excitement
Presented by Nina Walls, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director, Rockingham County Schools (NC); Tim Taylor, Co-Founder and President, America Succeeds; and Chris Minnich, CEO, MetaMetrics
Moderated by Brad Baumgartner, Chief Growth Officer, Edmentum
Boost Math Relevance with Career-Connected Learning
Presented by Julie Harris-Lawrence, VP of Government Affairs, Savvas Learning Company; and Jessica Patterson, Former Teacher, Current Marketing Manager, Career and Technical Education, Savvas Learning Company
6 Important Elements of an Effective Career Education Program
Career education classes—they were previously often regarded as the non-academic, less important tracts in high school. While it was accepted that someone had to learn and work in trades, neither those students nor career goals were celebrated like others. Now, though, school leaders and communities have a better understanding of the purpose and potential of offering career-connected education.
Career-Connected Learning: Implementing a Comprehensive Model to Maximize Postsecondary Readiness for All Students
Presented by Anita Clarke, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Decatur City Schools (AL); Sarah Miles, Former Educator, Current National Solutions Director, Edmentum; Casey Stone, Former Educator, Current Partnership Manager, Edmentum; and Dr. Joseph Wise, Co-Founder and Board Chairman, Distinctive Schools, and Co-Founder and CEO, Acceleration Academies