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On March 14th, we'll bring together leaders in education who will share their insights on how to provide K-12 students with meaningful learning opportunities that build future-ready skills and expands career pathways.

In this free virtual summit,  industry thought leaders and educators will discuss how they are preparing K-12 students for the future and improving outcomes through STEM and Project-Based Learning (PBL). They will share how they have effectively implemented these strategies and how you can achieve this in your district.

Certificates of attendance will be awarded.

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VIRTUAL SUMMIT AGENDA

9:00 AM EDT Opening Keynote
Presenter:  Jay McTighe

Session: Easing into Project-based Learning

Teachers and schools may find that a jump into full-blown PBL can be a challenge at the start. One approach is to “ease in” to PBL by beginning. In this session, Jay will present ideas from his recent book, Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects: Tools for Meaningful Learning and Assessment. He will highlight shared characteristics of tasks and projects while describing eight distinguishing dimensions that can be used to “ease in” to PBL.

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Jay McTighe

Award-winning author of the Understanding by Design Framework

9:45 AM EDT Session 1
Presenter: Mark Daniel

Session: Reimagining the Educational Experience for Students

Across the country school districts are reimagining the educational experience for students. Fort Wayne Community Schools recognizes the importance of creating learning experiences that prepare students for the day after graduation and envisions Project-based learning as a path for learners to acquire skills that are meaningful and relevant.   The implementation of PBL empowers teachers to enhance the voice of students through the connectedness of real-world applications. In this session, Mark Daniel and Ramona Coleman will share how they are providing deeper learning experiences for students through the use of PBL while addressing these important topics.

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Mark Daniel

Superintendent, Fort Wayne Community Schools, IN

Ramona Coleman

Assistant Superintendent for Professional Learning, Fort Wayne Community Schools, IN

10:30 AM EDT Session 2
Presenter: Joe Sanfelippo

Session: Lead From Where You Are 

“I’m just...It’s a phrase we hear all the time. I’m just a teacher, I’m just an assistant principal….the list goes on and on and is always followed by reasons something CAN’T happen. Leadership is not a title, it’s an action, and it starts with you. Leading with INTENTION creates purpose. Leading with CONNECTION creates momentum. Leading with DIRECTION creates collective efficacy. Leading with all three in mind will not only build your capacity but foster an environment where everyone in your organization has the best opportunity to lead from where they are.

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Joe Sanfelippo

Superintendent, Fall Creek Schools District, WI

11:30 AM EDT Session 3
Presenters: Brian Delgado and Adam Hengel

Session: Stoking the Fire of PBL

Create the conditions in classrooms to foster high-quality project-based learning.  Learn how to cultivate the skills that create sustainable project-based learning in a classroom community; making learning public, students giving peer feedback, and engaging with community partners.  

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Brian Delgado

Learning Designer & Co-Founder, Blue Dot Education, CA

Adam Hengel

Coordinator of Instructional Services, West Allis School District, WI

12:30 PM EDT Closing Keynote
Presenter: Genevra Walters 

Session: Providing ALL Students with Equitable Access to Career Exploration and Experiences

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Genevra Walters

Superintendent, Kankakee School District, IL

Host for all sessions: Dr. Traci Davis
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Traci Davis

Senior Equity Advisor at Defined and former Superintendent of the Washoe County School District, Nevada