ADE Summit 2024: Full Schedule

10:20am CDT

Meeting The Computer Science Graduation Requirement

This session will cover the variety of ways a student can meet the computer science graduation requirement. Topics will also include options for getting a teacher licensed, support for teachers and schools, and other opportunities from the Computer Science Unit.

Presenters

Adam Musto

STEM Program Coordinator, ADE Division of Career and Technical Education

Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

2:20pm CDT

CTE Funding

This session will identify the different avenues for funding Career and Technical Education programs with local, state, federal and partnership funds.

Presenters

Ross White

Director-Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education

Ross White, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), brings a wealth of CTE experience and knowledge to the division. Before serving as vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, a position he has held since July 2019, White was the director of the school’s CTE program... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

3:40pm CDT

Career Ready Pathways

Learn about the new Career Ready Pathway to Diploma and opportunities for students to earn distinction as an Arkansas high school graduate.

Presenters

Ross White

Director-Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education

Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

1:00pm CDT

Early Career Exposure

It’s never too early to think about a career! Learn how DCTE is supporting the early career exposure initiative, and how your students in grades 6-8 can benefit.

Presenters

Tim Johnston

Assistant Director of Pathways, Arkansas Department of Education

Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

2:20pm CDT

"Be Pro be Proud" Draft Day

Opportunities to engage your students with local, regional and state employers through career fairs and interview opportunities.

Presenters

Andrew Parker

Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

3:40pm CDT

Career Readiness Continuum: The K12 Readiness Experience

This session will cover the full influence of readiness in reference to LEARNS. Attendees will be presented with the K-12 continuum that will provide experiences for all students to be academically prepared and career ready as an Success Ready Arkansas Graduate.

Presenters

Ross White

Director-Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education

Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

11:40am CDT

Career Ready Pathways

Learn about the new Career Ready Pathway to Diploma and opportunities for students to earn distinction as an Arkansas high school graduate.

Presenters

Ross White

Director-Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education

Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

1:00pm CDT

Career Coach 101

This session will cover the basics of the Career Coach's role in Secondary, Post-Secondary and Career.

Presenters

Sonja Wright McMurray

Assistant Director for Operations, Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education

Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray is the Assistant Director for Operations at the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education. In 2009, she began working for the Division of Career and Technical Education to implement and lead the Arkansas Career Coach Program... Read More →

Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA

Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School