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This innovative leadership program is designed for educators and business and community partners who are looking to hone and develop their leadership skills within the career academy model.
“CALC” is a year-long fellowship that includes three in-person workshops and ongoing virtual support. The program is designed to help experienced career academy leaders develop expertise in the National Standards of Practice (NSOP) and learn how to implement the Standards with equity and fidelity. Fellows will also learn and apply leadership techniques, including adaptive leadership, storytelling, and systems change management. Upon completion, Fellows will become a part of an ongoing community of practice that focuses on support, resource sharing, and research-based best practices in career academy leadership.
Participants gain:
First established in 2017, the Career Academy Leaders’ Collaborative is designed and led by the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) in partnership with the Education Development Center (EDC). NCAC and EDC share a joint mission of empowering and equipping students to succeed in college, careers, and the future economic landscape. Both organizations advance professional learning for leaders to enact transformational and sustainable change within their schools and communities.
The Collaborative is designed for educators and partners who have some familiarity with the career academy model. Registration of leadership teams is encouraged; these could include teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, school and district administrators, and advisory board members.
Each year, NCAC accepts a limited number of registrants for each cohort. Registration for the 2024-2025 cohort will open on March 1, 2024.
Cost: $4,550 includes all materials and registration for the NCAC National Conference
Meeting 1, Omaha, NE: Wednesday, September 11th, from 2 p.m. to Friday, September 13th, at 3 p.m.
Meeting 2, Chicago, IL: (Pre-Conference—CALC Registration includes the complete Conference registration): Saturday, November 16, at 2 p.m. through Monday, November 18, at 2 p.m.
Meeting 3, Manatee, Florida (Date TBD)
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Cost: $4000
Meeting 1. Castle High School, Thursday, January 9th & Friday, January 10th, 2025, 8:30 – 3:00 pm.
Meeting 2, Pearl City High School, Thursday, February 20th & Friday, February 21st, 2025, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Meeting 3. Kapolei High School, Date Pending
Reach out to Connie Majka, Director of Leadership Programs
NCAC’s Student Brand Ambassador Certification Program provides leadership training for elementary, middle, and high school students.
NCAC trainers prepare a group of student leaders who will serve as your school’s brand ambassadors committed to helping your Academies grow and thrive. The program ensures that the ambassadors are well-prepared to represent their schools and districts. The training will be delivered at your school, making it cost-efficient and convenient for the students. You can choose from a customized one, two, or three-day training package.
Reach out to Dr. Kelly Henderson, Director of Professional Learning
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