Early College Summit 2024: Full Schedule

The Indiana Early College Summit is Indiana’s premier conference for educators and higher education partners looking to help more students pursue and succeed in college. Learn more about the Summit.

Pricing:

Early Bird: $150 per person through April 15, 2024
Standard: $195 per person, April 16 - May 29

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8:00am EDT

Registration with Light Breakfast

Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
TBA

9:15am EDT

Keynote Panel: Graduates of Early College High Schools

Are Early Colleges truly effective in preparing high school students for postsecondary education? In what ways do Early College programs impact students and their future? Learn from four endorsed Early College High School graduates as they provide a unique look at what the experience has meant to their lives. Hear about their different journeys and the post-graduation impact the Early College model has had. Don’t miss these real stories highlighting the true value of bridging the gap between high school and postsecondary.

Moderators

Flora Jones

Wednesday June 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Theater

Keynote

Core Principle All

10:10am EDT

AI in Action: Revolutionizing Education with Khanmigo

Discover the future of education with us this summer! Join our session to explore how the School City of Hobart is transforming teaching and learning through the power of AI. Learn about Khanmigo, our revolutionary AI assistant that's not just supporting teachers but also enhancing student learning. See real-world applications, share insights, and discuss the potential of AI in your educational environment. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of educational innovation. Connect with fellow educators and leaders, and leave equipped to bring AI into your classrooms. Let's shape the future together!

Speakers

Dr. Tim Krieg

Director of Secondary Curriculum, School City of Hobart

Greetings! I have the pleasure of serving as the Director of Secondary Curriculum for the School City of Hobart. Also, I teach GENS 279 — The Capstone Experience. Previously, I served as a high school English teacher and Dept. Chair. Growing up in a blue collar household where the... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Supports for Student Success
Audience All

10:10am EDT

CHE Update - College Access and Success: ICC 101 and My College Core

Dr. Ken Sauer from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education will provde some background on the Indiaan College Core. Participants will also be introduced and become familiar with the student friendly tool, My College Core.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Curriculum, Plan of Study

10:10am EDT

CHE Update - CTE Pathways and Next Level Programs of Study

Next Level Programs of Study is now required for students to become a CTE concentrator. This session will cover keys to successful implementation and discuss areas of focus in the upcoming CTE Strategic Plan. If time allows, some new CTE related data tools will also be covered.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Curriculum and Plan of Study

10:10am EDT

Family and Parent Engagement

Speakers

Michelle Clarke

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

10:10am EDT

Motivating the Unmotivated and Maximizing the Tools for the Digital SAT Suite

Do you share the ways that students, NOT directly going to a 4-year college, can use the digital SAT suite of assessments to benefit them and give them opportunities in the future? Do you work with ALL your students, using the BlueBook App the digital PSAT and SAT Assessment requires, to promote college and career exploration? If you attend this session, you will be shown ways that ALL students can benefit from performing their best on the PSAT & SAT assessments. You will see how the BlueBook App should be used throughout the school year to help students and not just to take the PSAT in the Fall and SAT in the Spring. Many classroom ready materials and resources for the SAT suite of assessments will be given for your teachers, parents, and students to use.

Speakers

William Reed

Secondary Math and S.T.E.M. Specialist, Secondary Math and S.T.E.M. Specialist for INcompassing Education

Bill is a licensed Secondary Math Teacher who was a classroom teacher for 30+ years between Indiana and California. He has taught every math class from 7th Grade Math to Calculus at the Community College level. Bill was a former President of ICTM, helped facilitate the Indiana State... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Supports for Student Success

10:10am EDT

Student Voices, Q & A Session

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle ALL

10:10am EDT

Why Do I Need a School Leadership Team? The Power of a Team

School Leadership Teams or SLTs are now a required element for endorsed Early College programs. Come learn about the composition of SLTS and how they function to help implement and strengthen EC programs. Two principals will share the value of SLTS from each of their schools' perspectives.

Speakers

Joshua Blossom

Principal, Wabash High School, Wabash City Schools

Kristi Spears

Assistant Principal

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

10:10am EDT

From Data to Action: Building a Local Analytics Blueprint

Trade journals and television commercials continually tout the promise of data and analytics to enhance organizational outcomes and improve people’s lives. However, the lessons learned through the application of data and analytics often fail to translate into everyday action. Participants in this session will engage in interactive activities designed to break down analytic concepts and create a blueprint for using data to track and evidence-based problem-solving to track and improve local outcomes.

Speakers

Dr. Shawn Bergman

Director of Research / Professor, Vela Institute / Appalachian State University

Shawn Bergman is the co-founder and Research Director at the Vela Institute and a Professor of Psychology in the nationally ranked Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management graduate program at Appalachian State University. His work reflects his dedication... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle Data

10:10am EDT

Merging High School and College: How Early Colleges are Changing the Way We Think About our Education Systems

Early colleges reflect a merging of the secondary and postsecondary systems. This session will focus on the rationale behind combining high school and college and what research tells us about the impacts of combining the two systems. The session will describe policies and supports that need to be in place to scale up the early college model. Participants will discuss the issues that need to be considered when scaling up the model.

Speakers

Julie Edmunds

Program Evaluation Team, Early College Research Center, SERVE, UNCG

I am Director of the Early College Research Center at SERVE, where I lead a team doing research on the early college model and related topics such as dual enrollment and the transition to college. I have been studying early college and dual enrollment for almost 20 years; my research includes a 17-year experimental study of the impact of... Read More →

Dr. Nina Arshavsky

Program Evaluation Team, SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Nina Arshavsky is a Senior Research Specialist at the Early College Research Center/SERVE Center at UNC-Greensboro. Dr. Arshavsky’s research and evaluation projects focus on STEM and early college model, which she has been studying for over 15 years. Dr. Arshavsky’s work has spanned... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle ALL

10:10am EDT

Your Plan for Social Media Emergencies

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat—there are 20+ popular social apps students use daily. And where there’s social activity, there’s drama. Learn how to handle any social media emergency—from bullying to campus threats—with #ICANHELP. Get the tools to monitor, investigate and respond to social media incidents quickly and efficiently to keep your school safe and build trust with students. This important new resource will teach both students and educators how to identify and report unusual or violent online activity. The Emergency Plan includes direct links to file reports directly on social media and specific links for law enforcement to help expedite the process. This program and response plan will help schools handle any threat to the health and safety of students and staff.

Speakers

Kim Karr

Executive Director & Co-Founder of #icanhelp, Digital4Good

Meet Kim Karr, the heart and soul behind Digital4Good! After being a teacher for 13 years, Kim co-founded this movement to inspire students to use the internet and social media in a positive way. Digital4Good is not just a program — it's a revolution that's been recognized by big... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle Student Supports

11:10am EDT

CHE Update - Early College Credit Data Tools

Indiana is making progress in expanding opportunities for students to earn postsecondary credit while still in high school. Learn more about how the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) is tracking and analyzing the data to better inform higher education stakeholders on these trends.

Speakers

Alison Partee

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Data Collection, Analysis and Use

11:10am EDT

Important EC Updates for Currently Endorsed Early College High Schools

If your school is currently a CELL Early College Endorsed High School, you are invited to attend this session to learn about updates to the early college rubric and an updated endorsement/re-endorsement process. We think you will find the changes to be a positive response to feedback from you!

Speakers

Sandy Hillman

Early College Director, University of Indianapolis

As the Director of Early College at CELL, I lead efforts in training, developing, and endorsing Early College High Schools around the state. Most recently I was the director of The Early College at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. A long-time educator, I have taught Spanish... Read More →

Steve Combs

Senior Coordinator, College Acceleration Programs, CELL, University of Indianapolis

Steve Combs serves as CELL's Senior Coordinator. Steve makes an impact in Indiana's schools by working with CELL's Early College initiative. He came to CELL with 27 years of experience in secondary education from the Vincennes Community School Corporation. He began his career as... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle ALL

11:10am EDT

Increasing the Number of Students Prepared for College: Lessons from Early Colleges in Multiple States

One of the goals of Supports for student success core principle is to prepare students for college. This session will discuss multiple aspects of college readiness, including academic, cultural, and logistical readiness. The session will draw on research conducted in early colleges in seven different states. Participants will think about and discuss how college readiness is defined and activities and supports needed to increase students’ college readiness and to increase the number of students prepared for college.

Speakers

Dr. Nina Arshavsky

Program Evaluation Team, SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Student Supports

11:10am EDT

Maximizing Student Readiness for College Using Your Current Math Courses

Would you like to see more students complete math courses through Algebra 2 and beyond? Do you want more students taking higher level math classes beyond Algebra 2? This session will discuss and show how simple little changes can be made to your current math classes that will allow more students to complete their Core 40 Diploma and to be prepared for higher level math classes. Ways to increase student understanding and performance in Algebra 2 and higher math classes will be given. It is a no cost, simple, easy tweak that requires very little change to your current math classes and what your math teachers are already doing. Join us and understand how this is possible.

Speakers

William Reed

Secondary Math and S.T.E.M. Specialist, Secondary Math and S.T.E.M. Specialist for INcompassing Education

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Rigor, Curriculum, Plan of Study

11:10am EDT

Abby Lundy - Logansport - Targeted Student Population

Logansport is now a majority-minority high school that proudly provides a range of programs and services for their diverse population. Come learn how Logansport recruits and selects students for their EC program and how students are supported in their EC journey.

Speakers

Abby Lundy

Early College Coordinator, Logansport High School

Logansport High School“ACHIEVE” CenterApply, Connect, Help, Implement, Educate, Verify, EmpowerMission Statement: Begin now, plan your path, set your goals and map a course to your success.Job Description: To assist the guidance department in helping students prepare for... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Targeted Student Population

11:10am EDT

Andrea Levi (Rising Sun) and Isaac Turner (Terre Haute North) - Science - Rigor and Persistence

No matter what science courses you teach, come join two veteran teachers of science dual credit courses and pick up ideas for infusing rigor in your instruction and helping students persist with challenging coursework.

Speakers

Isaac Turner

Science Teacher, VCSC

I have always loved education and have engaged in learning most of my life. So becoming a teacher was the best decision and I have loved it every day since. I graduated from ISU in 2004 with a bachelors in Physics. After I left ISU, I worked in a variety of careers looking for the... Read More →

Andrea Levi

teacher, Rising Sun High School

I feel very fortunate to share my love of Science through my career as an educator. This is my 22nd year of teaching! During the day, I teach Chemistry I, Chemistry II (dual credit Chem 101), Advanced Chemistry (dual credit Chem 105), Integrated Chemistry/Physical Science, Introduction... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Rigor and Persistence

11:10am EDT

ASPIRE Team - Northridge - College Going Culture

ASPIRE, the EC program at Northridge HS, has actively used its School Leadership Team to develop a nurturing college-going culture. Come learn about the ways Northridge encourages students to pursue the ICC and higher education.

Speakers

Noel Bostic

HS Principal, Rising Sun HS

Bridget Griffin

Work Based Learning Co-ordinator

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle College Going Culture

11:10am EDT

Brandi Herrod - WSLA - College Going Culture

West Side Leadership Academy is the FIRST UCAN partner school to earn CELL Early College endorsement! Learn how the staff has implemented a college-going culture in this urban high school.

Speakers

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Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle College Going Culture

11:10am EDT

Chris Walker - Muncie Central - Grow Your Own

Principal Chris Walker often seeks solutions and pathways for students at Muncie Central High School. Learn how he is working to duplicate a program that results in certificates for students.

Speakers

Chris Walker

Principal, Muncie Community Schools

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle ALL

11:10am EDT

Denise Tahara - Concord - Targeted Student Population

Associate Principal Denise Tahara will share how the use of several data points assists staff to invite a targeted group of students to participate in Minuteman University.

Speakers

Denise Tahara

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Targeted Student Population

11:10am EDT

Devin Lee (Herron) and Ryan Carmichael (Wabash) - Social Studies - Rigor and Persistence

Calling all social studies teachers! Join two veteran social studies teachers of dual credit courses for a discussion about how to infuse rigor into your instruction while also helped students learn to persist with challenging coursework.

Speakers

Ryan Carmichael

Social Studies Teacher, Wabash High School

Devin Lee

Dual credit instructor

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Rigor and Persistence

11:10am EDT

Jaelyn Winkle - Winchester - Leadership and Staffing

Jaelyn Winkle serves as the Asst. Principal for EC at Winchester HS. Come learn how her role was created and what responsibilities she has for both EC and the rest of the HS.

Speakers

Jaelyn Winkle

Asst. Principal for Early College

Hello! My name is Jaelyn Winkle and I am the Assistant Principal for Early College at Winchester Community High School. This is my 10th year in education and my 7th year in this role. As Assistant Principal for Early College, I oversee all things related to dual credit, student academic... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Student Supports

11:10am EDT

Janis Hert (Vincennes) and Angela Yarrell (Penn) - Math - Rigor and Persistence

Math teachers, come join two veteran teachers of math dual credit courses and pick up ideas for infusing rigor in your instruction and helping students persist with challenging coursework.

Speakers

Janis Hert

Math Instructor, Vincennes Community School Corp

Angela Yarrell

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Rigor and Persistence

11:10am EDT

Jessica Castillo - Hammond Central - Curriculum/Plan of Study

Learn from a member of the Hammond Central school leadership team, Jessica Castillo, how the course of study has been developed and what is planned as students progress through their Early College program.

Speakers

Jessica Castillo

Dual Credit Social Studies Teacher, School City of Hammond

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Curriculum/Plan of Study

11:10am EDT

Josh Blossom - Wabash - College Going Culture Noel Bostic - Rising Sun - College Going Culture

EC programs are known for creating an inviting college-going culture. The principals from Rising Sun HS and Wabash HS will share how they have developed visuals around their schools and college visits to foster a college-going culture.

Speakers

Joshua Blossom

Principal, Wabash High School, Wabash City Schools

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle College Going Culture

11:10am EDT

Josh Blossom/Abbey Denney - Wabash - Curriculum/Plan of Study

Students in most IN high schools have many decisions to make regarding pathways, the ICC, and how to prepare for their futures. Wabash HS has streamlined the information they share with parents and students for making course choices and understanding their options.

Speakers

Joshua Blossom

Principal, Wabash High School, Wabash City Schools

Abby Denney

Early College Lead, Wabash High School

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Curriculum/Plan of Study

11:10am EDT

Kathy DeMeyer - Goshen - Leadership

The building principal's leadership is crucial when implementing an Early College program. Learn how Principal Kathy DeMeyer established a firm foundation for Redhawk University.

Speakers

Kathy DeMeyer

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle ALL

11:10am EDT

Khalid Reichard - Muncie Central - Curriculum/Plan of Study

Khalid Reichard, Ivy Tech Liaison at Muncie Central High School, knows the curriculum and plan of study at Muncie Central inside and out. He will share how decisions are made about courses to offer and courses to add as their program has developed.

Speakers

Khalid Reichard

Ivy Tech Liaison, Muncie Community Schools

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Curriculum/Plan of Study

11:10am EDT

Mary May (Delta) - World Languages-Rigor and Persistence

No matter what world language you teach, you have much in common with other world language teachers. Join this session with a veteran WL teacher for a discussion about rigor in dual credit WL courses and how to help students persist in the face of challenging coursework.

Speakers

Mary May

Teacher

After 25 years of teaching Spanish, I would still choose to be an educator. I am passionate about the Spanish language, culture and history. Being a mentor to adolescents is an extremely important and meaningful mission to me. I have taught AP Spanish, dual credit through Indiana... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Rigor and Persistence

11:10am EDT

Norb Brown (Lincoln) - CTE-Rigor and Persistence

CTE instructors of all pathways: you are invited to join Norb Brown in a lively discussion about helping students with the rigor of dual credit courses and how to help students persist with challenging coursework.

Speakers

Norbert Brown

Auto Instructor, Vincennes Lincoln High School

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Rigor and Persistence

11:10am EDT

Peggy Buffington - Hobart - College Going Culture

Superintendent Dr. Peggy Buffington begins conversations about the Hobart University Early College program as early as 4th grade! Learn more about her approach and the response of students and familiies in her community.

Speakers

Dr. Peggy Buffington

Superintendent of Schools, School City of Hobart

Peggy Buffington, Ph.D., currently serves as the Superintendent for the School City of Hobart. She provides leadership in the district’s curriculum and instructional program. Peggy serves as the facilitator of "research based" interventions/strategies to improve learning. Buffington... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle College Going Culture

11:10am EDT

Scott Shimer/Alan Landes - Anderson - Marketing Your EC Program

Showcasing your school's greatest assets is an important consideration in education today. Learn how Principal Scott Shimer and Assistant Princpal Alan Landes secured a videographer to highlight the Early College program at Anderson High School.

Speakers

Alan Landes

Asst. Principal, Anderson High School

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle ALL

11:10am EDT

Shelby Cole - Rising Sun - Curriculum/Plan of Study

Higher ed partners are essential for helping schools and their students navigate dual credit and the ICC. Come learn how one Ivy Tech College Connection Coach serves Rising Sun HS students as they develop their plans of study.

Speakers

Shelby Cole

Career Coach, Ivy Tech Community College- Lawrenceburg

Career Coach and College Connection Coach from Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg. Assisting Ivy Tech students as well as dual enrollment/credit students with their career journey.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Curriculum/Plan of Study

11:10am EDT

Steve Toy (Vincennes) and Danielle Black (Penn) - English - Rigor and Persistence

Join two veteran English teachers of dual credit courses for a lively discussion about how to infuse rigor into your instruction while also helped students learn to persist with challenging coursework.

Speakers

Danielle Black

Early College Academy Leader; Comm 101 dual credit instructor, Penn-Harris-Madison Sch Corp

I am a fierce believer in the power of education, both in America and around the world. For the past ten years I've helped lead the Early College Academy at Penn High School while also teaching dual credit Speech, English, and Capstone at different times. I also love directing the... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Rigor and Persistence

11:10am EDT

Valerie Miller - Ben Davis University - Targeted Student Population

Principal Valerie Miller will share how one of the longest standing Early College programs in the state targets students for success in the BDU program.

Speakers

Valerie Miller

Principal, MSD of Wayne Township Schools

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Targeted Student Population

11:10am EDT

Whitney Wienken - Terre Haute North - Targeted Student Population

Whitney Wienken, Terre Haute North school counselor, will share her "Portrait of an Early College Student". She uses this document to help middle school staff understand the student that they aim to include in the Patriot Early College at TH North.

Speakers

Whitney Wiencken

School Counselor, Terre Haute North Vigo High School

My name is Whitney Wiencken and I have been a school counselor at Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Terre Haute for eight years. Prior to this, my experience includes being a middle school counselor, as well as teaching 6th grade Literature. I am THN's Early College counselor... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Targeted Student Population

11:10am EDT

Guidance from School Counselors on Achieving Success

A counselor's work is never done! But how one approaches the many tasks of a school counselor means the difference between anxiety and accomplishment. Four high school counselors will share their perspectives on the ever-changing role of counselors and how they deal with new mandates.

Moderators

Regina Roberson

Senior Coordinator - Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN), CELL

Regina Roberson, a Senior Coordinator of CELL’s Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN), provides coaching and support to urban high schools as they develop and implement Early College Programs. Before coming to CELL, Regina spent twenty-four years as a high school counselor... Read More →

Speakers

Abby Denney

Early College Lead, Wabash High School

Dana Harris

Counselor

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Shelby Briggs

Director of Counseling, Herron Classical Schools

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Panel

Core Principle ALL

11:10am EDT

How Higher Education Partners Can Assist with Early College and the Indiana College Core

High schools offering dual credit and Ealy College partner with one or more higher education institutions (HEIs). This important partnership benefits high schools in many ways with the HEI providing resources and services. Hear from Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College, and Vincennes University representatives as they share how their institutions assist high school partners with dual credit pathways, teacher credentialing, transfer of credits, and more.

Speakers

Troy Byler

Director, Advance College Project, Indiana University

Before becoming the Director, Troy was engaged with Advance College Project (ACP) at Indiana University as the German faculty liaison. His involvement with teacher training and curriculum development lead to growth in outreach programs and increased enrollments - a success that he... Read More →

Dr. Lori Pence

Associate Provost of K-12 Programs and Partnership, Vincennes University

Kathryn Lash

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Panel

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

11:10am EDT

From Data to Action: Building a Local Analytics Blueprint

Speakers

Dr. Shawn Bergman

Director of Research / Professor, Vela Institute / Appalachian State University

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle Data

11:10am EDT

Rural Policy and Rural Context

This thought leader session will examine current and future trends dealing with federal and state policies during 2024 and predict some areas in 2025. Why is your rural context essential, and based on the policy trends, how do you share your context to help others understand?

Speakers

Dr. Allen Pratt

Executive Director, National Rural Education Association

Dr. Allen Pratt is the executive director of the National Rural Education Association. He has served in this role since 2017. His work focuses on providing a unified voice for rural schools and communities. His past efforts have included workforce development, school reform, professional... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle ALL

12:00pm EDT

Lunch

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
TBA

Lunch

12:50pm EDT

The Power of Trying - Keith Hawkins

Everyday we wake and we try. We try our hardest, our best, and sometimes we feel like it isn’t enough, but it is. When you say, “I am trying.” it means, you are actually doing something. You are helping people, you are making a difference, you are changing lives, and you are making the world a better place. Keith Hawkins will empower you to keep trying and more importantly to TRY to find time to take care of yourself!

Speakers

Keith Hawkins

Keith Hawkins grew up in a tough part of Los Angeles where he faced tremendous challenges as a youth. With a struggling single parent mom, an abusive step father, a poor education, and a violent environment he was not expected to make it to adulthood. Keith took these challenges of... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 12:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
Theater

Keynote

Core Principle ALL

2:10pm EDT

CHE Update - Tools and Activities to Ramp Up Career Planning

Members of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education will share information about four hot topics: career coaching grants, career coaching and navigation framework, career scholarship accounts and career discovery meetings.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Curriculum, Plan of Study

2:10pm EDT

Early College Sustainability - Blending and Braiding Funds

Did you know that there are several existing federal grant programs that could contribute to the sustainability of your early college program in conjunction with other planned expenses of these federal grant funds? In other words, you don't have to completely change your planned use of Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV funds to contribute to the sustainability of early college. Spend this session learning from Nathan Williamson of Mazi Education as he helps you learn how these funds can be braided for a successful outcome.

Speakers

Nathan Williamson

Owner, MAZI Education, LLC

MAZI Education is owned by Nathan Williamson, Ed.S., a former Indiana State Education and Local Education Agency Title and district administrator, as well as an LEA special education director. With a background in teaching, leadership, and finance, we can provide multi-faceted support... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Empowering Futures: Scalable Data Strategies for Early College Success

This summer, dive into the transformative power of data in building early college programs at our upcoming session! Since 2018, the School City of Hobart has pioneered the use of data through Hobart University, earning our students 38,011 college credits and saving nearly $6 million in tuition costs. Join us to learn how our active involvement in CELL and our leadership in UCAN have shaped our success, with around 70 seniors poised to graduate with their AS degrees this year. Discover scalable practices that meet you where you are and see how data-driven decision-making can revolutionize your educational strategies. Reflecting on Mark Twain's words, "Data is like garbage. You'd better know what you are going to do with it before you collect it," we'll explore effective ways to harness data for impactful outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with high school teachers, counselors, administrators, and higher education partners all focused on elevating educational achievements through data.

Speakers

Dr. Tim Krieg

Director of Secondary Curriculum, School City of Hobart

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Data Collection, Analysis and Use

2:10pm EDT

Indiana P-CAP: Bridging the School to Workforce Gap for Underserved Students

The Pathways to Careers and Postsecondary (P-CAP) model transforms college and career opportunities for underserved 9th-12th grade students who require a non-traditional school experience in order to thrive by providing: relationship-centered learning, integrated hands-on curriculum, and blended career and postsecondary pathways leading to dual credit, workforce postsecondary credentials, and work-based learning experiences. Within the evidence-based P-CAP framework, schools customize a local approach to P-CAP that is shaped by the unique assets and needs of their students, school, industry partners, and the community. In this session, we'll share the impact P-CAP has had on students in their first year of the program and how you can bridge the gap for students in your district through the P-CAP program.

Speakers

Tracy Butler

Postsecondary Readiness Senior Coordinator, University of Indianapolis (CELL)

Tracy (she/her) serves as the Postsecondary Readiness Senior Coordinator for CELL. At CELL, Tracy builds the capacity of partner schools to strengthen the postsecondary readiness of students, particularly through college and career pathways, work-based learning, and school-community... Read More →

Brooke Marsh

Career Readiness Project Coordinator, Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL)

Brooke Marsh serves as the Career Readiness Project Coordinator for the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL). At CELL, Brooke supports schools across the continuum of K-12 career readiness, particularly in the areas of work-based learning, school-industry partnerships... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

2:10pm EDT

Legislative Update

The 2024 legislative session was a busy one despite not being a budget year. Many new laws were passed that impact high schools. The latest information on these new mandates will be shared in this timely session.

Speakers

Dr. Todd Bess

Executive Director, Indiana Association. of School Principals

Dr. Todd Bess is the Executive Director for the Indiana Association of School Principals and has served in both building and central office administrator roles. Dr. Bess began his teaching career as a math teacher, then earning his Master’s Degree from Purdue University. He... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle ALL

2:10pm EDT

Austin Dodd - Indianapolis Public Schools - Collaboration and Partnerships

Austin Dodd, Director of High School Academies & Pathways for Indianapolis Public Schools, shares the variety of partnerships that have been established at IPS.

Speakers

Austin Dodd

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

2:10pm EDT

Austin Hauser - Herron-Riverside - Data

Austin Hauser, Director of Academic Accountability at Herron Classical Schools, assists his team to determine student needs by using a formative data. Learn what kinds of data points he collects and reviews to help ensure student success.

Speakers

Austin Hauser

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Data

2:10pm EDT

Chris Conley - Delta

Delta HS is one of the oldest EC program is IN. In its early days, the principal had the challenge of selling his staff on the EC concept, and then helping teachers get credentialed to teachd dual credit courses. Learn how Delta HS was able to set a strong foundation for its EC program.

Speakers

Christopher Conley

Principal, Delta High School

I have had the honor of being the Principal of Delta High School since 2012. Along with a strong group of teachers, students, and community members, our Early College High School (the University of Delta High School) was the twelfth Early College High School endorsed in Indiana... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Cindy Kunda - Delta - Leadership and Staffing

Delta HS has added an EC Counselor position to their guidance staff. Come learn what the responsibilities are for this EC counselor and how she is helping grow the program and impact students.

Speakers

Cindy Kunda

Director of Early College & Career Counseling, Delta High School

32 years in Education. BA in English & Psychology + Teachers License. MS in Education + Professionalized School Counseling License. Have served K-12 students in 3 different states as teacher and counselor. Have experienced small, large, urban, suburban, and... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Darin Holsopple - Goshen - Leadership and Staffing

Darin Holsopple, Goshen High School assistant principal, will share success in establishing the necessary credentialed high school teachers for Redhawk University.

Speakers

Darin Holsopple

Assistant Principal, Goshen High School

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Eric Grebing - SERVE - Data

Dr. Eric Grebing, Project Director, SERVE Center, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, leads school teams through data collected from surveys, focus groups, and student achievement. Learn best practices to enable data to identify successes and areas of concern as early college program developement occurs.

Speakers

Eric Grebing

Program Evaluation Team, SERVE Center at UNC-Greensboro

Eric Grebing joined the SERVE Center at UNC Greensboro in June 2016 as a research and evaluation specialist. His main projects at SERVE involve data analysis, research, evaluation, and consulting for a variety of educational initiatives. Prior to joining SERVE, Eric taught high... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Data

2:10pm EDT

Greg Gogel - Southridge - Student Supports

Helping freshman get off to a strong start can spell success for the rest of their HS careers. Learn about Southridge HS's Freshmen Academy and their PRIDE calendar as effective tools for supporting students.

Speakers

Greg Gogel

Principal, Southridge High School

Southridge Raiders!!Recent Early College Endorsement Press Release:The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently announced the endorsement of the Early College (EC) program at Southridge High School in Huntingburg as highly effective... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Student Supports

2:10pm EDT

Jaelyn Winkle - Winchester - Leadership and Staffing

Speakers

Jaelyn Winkle

Asst. Principal for Early College

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Jeff Hettinger - Frontier

Marketing an EC program and creating buy-in among staff and students is a challenge, but Frontier HS has some ideas for you!

Speakers

Jeff Hettinger

Principal, Frontier Jr/Sr High School

Hello, I have been married for 33 years (Loribeth) and have two sons, Zach 30 and Caleb 28. Between the four of us, we have six degrees from Purdue University, and our extended family has another 12 degrees - so we are pretty die hard! Ever Grateful, Ever True!I was a classroom... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Karla Reed - Winchester - Collaboration and Partnerships

Winchester HS has successfully attracted a range of business and industry partners to help with their CTE pathways and PCAP programs. Come learn the ways WHS has developed these partnershps.

Speakers

Karla Reed

Principal

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

2:10pm EDT

Kindra Hovis - Shoals

How do you create buy-in to start an EC and then encourage teachers to pursue credentialing for dual credit instruction? Come pick up some tips from a successful school leader who accomplished that in a small rural HS.

Speakers

Kindra Hovis

Superintendent, Shoals Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Lisa Noble - Tell City - Collaboration and Partnerships

Schools need community partners to ensure student success. Learn how Tell City has partnered with community organizations to work with students, engage in job fairs, provide internships and more.

Speakers

Lisa Noble

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

2:10pm EDT

Matt Jones/Abby Lundy - Logansport - Data

Logansport HS uses student data to design programs and supports. Come learn how Logansport developed its Fast Fridays program and how student data is an essential tool.

Speakers

Abby Lundy

Early College Coordinator, Logansport High School

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Data

2:10pm EDT

Megan Hawkins - Shoals - Collaboration and Partnerships

Shoals HS is tiny but might when it comes to forming community partnerships. Learn the ways Shoals has drawn in their community to support and work with their HS students.

Speakers

Megan Hawkins

Ag and Engineering Teacher, Early College Director, Shoals High School

I teach awesome middle school and high school students! This is my fourth year of teaching. :) I love professional development opportunities, learning the best tactics to use in the classroom, and being involved in the community.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

2:10pm EDT

Natalie Ploss and Jake Wolfe - Seeger

Part of a college-going culture is creating visuals throughout the HS that promote higher education. Likewise marketing your EC program to the community is another important piece of garnering support for students and the program. Seeger HS will share how they have approached both of these challenges.

Speakers

Natasha Ploss

Student Services - Counselor

Jacob Wolfe

Assistant Principal

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle College Going Culture

2:10pm EDT

Peggy Buffington - Hobart - Leadership and Staffing

Central office support and vision is essential when establishing an early college program. Hear from Hobard Superintendent Dr. Peggy Buffington how she keeps the pulse on the early college program and her other superintendent responsibilities to ensure success of Hobart University.

Speakers

Dr. Peggy Buffington

Superintendent of Schools, School City of Hobart

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Leadership and Staffing

2:10pm EDT

Rachel Fry - Penn - Student Supports

Associate Principal Rachel Fry, leader of the Penn Early College Academy, will share the range of student supports in place to ensure that students are successful when taking college-level courses.

Speakers

Rachel Fry

Penn High School

Rachel started her career at Merrillville High School teaching special education. She then took a position as a math teacher at Crown Point High School and taught there for three years before coming to Penn High School. Rachel has distinguished herself as a master teacher in a very... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Student Supports

2:10pm EDT

Rachel Robinson/AVID - Paoli - Student Supports

The AVID program has been around for years, and now it is being adapted in several EC HSs as a way to provide strong academic and organization supports to students. Learn how Paoli has implemented AVID into the fabric of its HS.

Speakers

Rachel Robinson

School Counselor

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Student Supports

2:10pm EDT

Shea Duke - Vincennes - Student Supports

EC study halls are a key way that Vincennes Lincoln HS supports students and creates a college-going culture. Come learn how these study halls function and the impact on students.

Speakers

Shea Dukes

Principal, Vincennes Community School Corporation

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Student Supports

2:10pm EDT

Zach Keller - Jay County - Student Supports

Jay County HS has developed an EC curriculum to support students in their program. Come learn how the curriculum is organized and offered.

Speakers

Zach Keller

Math Teacher

Hello! I am a teacher at Jay County Jr/Sr High School in Portland, IN. I currently teach Algebra 1 and Dual Credit Calculus (through IU ACP). I am also the teacher for the 9th grade Early College class. Outside of the classroom, I am an online adjunct faculty for Ivy Tech Community... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Micro-Learning Session

Core Principle Student Supports

2:10pm EDT

Motorcycles, Helicopters, and Sports Cars: What 80s Action-Adventure Television Taught Us About Technology, AI, and ChatGPT

Humans' use of tools is nothing new, but the tools that artificial intelligence (AI) is creating are novel, powerful, and often misunderstood. These factors lead to an increased chance of people using AI-tools in the wrong way or for the wrong job, which can have harmful or disastrous consequences. This interactive session will dispel the mystique around AI and address some common misconceptions around AI-powered interactive platforms. Participants will learn how asking the right questions can help find the right balance between professional expertise, others' viewpoints, and AI-powered insights.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle ALL

2:10pm EDT

Protect Your Campus From Online Drama

Digital devices, while central to students' lives, often drive a wedge between students and their schools. We see the fallout in everything from harmful social media trends — such as the TikTok challenges — to troubling incidents like school shooting threats and the rise of anonymous “Fake” or “Fight” accounts. The trust gap widens when students fear repercussions for reporting problematic online behaviors. This session will empower you with tips and best practices for bridging the trust gap and eliminating online threats for a safer, drama-free campus. Leave with lessons to do when you get back to school to empower your students.

Speakers

Kim Karr

Executive Director & Co-Founder of #icanhelp, Digital4Good

Wednesday June 5, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle Student Supports

3:10pm EDT

Boost Your Early College Program with the Power of Social Media

In this session, participants will learn how to use social media tools from Meta (Instagram & Facebook), Chat GPT and/or other AI tools, and Canva to create a streamlined and cohesive social media presence for their Early College program. Before coming to the session, it would be helpful if participants already had an Instagram and Facebook account for their program, and an educator account for Canva (free with your school email). Participants should bring their computer, a smartphone, and make sure they know their passwords.

Speakers

Jessica Mann

Associate Principal, School City of Mishawaka

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Supports for Student Success, College Going Culture

3:10pm EDT

Early College Basics for NEW High School Leaders and Middle School Leaders

If you haven't been to a CELL Early College New Schools Workshop or if you are a middle school educator and your high school counterparts are involved in early college, we invite you to choose this session. You will gain an understanding of the "why" of early college and experience an abbreviated presentation on the eight core principles of Early College implementation.

Speakers

Sandy Hillman

Early College Director, University of Indianapolis

Steve Combs

Senior Coordinator, College Acceleration Programs, CELL, University of Indianapolis

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle ALL

3:10pm EDT

How Higher Education Partners Can Assist with Early College and the Indiana College Core

Speakers

Jon Joyner

Assistant Director of K-14 Initiatives, Ivy Tech Community College

I've served on the K14 team at Ivy Tech's South Bend-Elkhart campus for 5 years as a College Connection Coach and Assistant Director of K14 Initiatives. I love working with our Early College partners!

Troy Byler

Director, Advance College Project, Indiana University

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

3:10pm EDT

Keith Hawkins Breakout Session: Give What you Need

The moment you give others what you need, what you need will come back to you at some point. This philosophy is a tool that will help you become fulfilled in your life and the work you do daily. Join Keith Hawkins for this interactive session that will give you the tools to stay in the space of gratitude and joy in your life.

Speakers

Keith Hawkins

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

3:10pm EDT

Place-Based Education: Fostering Engagement, Community, Connections, and Character

In this interactive session, educators will learn how PBE gives students a stronger sense of community and also addresses character education. PBE helps students intuitively understand the importance of empathy and compassion for others while directly guiding them through inquiry and research into their own communities. It’s PBL with a storytelling focus. With cross-curricular possibilities, it can easily be part of the curriculum you already teach, meeting necessary standards.

Speakers

Krista Hensley

Early College Coordinator, CELL

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle ALL

3:10pm EDT

Updates on the New IN GPS Diplomas

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has been tasked with rethinking and redesigning our state's high school diplomas. Using feedback from many audiences and research on high school graduation and preparation for college and careers, the IDOE has created a proposal for two new types of diplomas--GPS and GPS Plus. Come learn about the rationale for the new diplomas as well as how the diplomas will be structured. After an overview, attendees will be given time to ask questions of the presenters.

Speakers

Flora Jones

Ron Sandlin

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle ALL

3:10pm EDT

Work-Based Learning - Creating Authentic Student Experiences & Industry Relationships

As more students look to work-based learning (WBL) to fulfil diploma and graduation requirements, the need for authentic student experiences and industry relationships is growing. In this session, WBL Coordinators will spotlight how they have built authentic relationships between students, teachers, and potential future employers through project-based learning, workplace learning challenges, and work-based learning opportunities.

Speakers

Tracy Butler

Postsecondary Readiness Senior Coordinator, University of Indianapolis (CELL)

Heidi Wood

WBL Coordinator

Brooke Marsh

Career Readiness Project Coordinator, Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL)

Bridget Griffin

Work Based Learning Co-ordinator

Kristen Weigand

P-TECH WBL Coordinator, Winchester Community High School

Hello! My name is Kristen Weigand and I am the Work Based Learning Coordinator for the WCHS P-TECH Program. I have been in marketing and sales for 20 years and am completing my 2nd year in my role at WCHS. The WBL Coordinator position allows me to network with Industry Partners and... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Breakout Session

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

3:10pm EDT

Trends in Indiana Workforce Development

Indiana is accelerating its push to prepare students for their future careers. State leaders from a variety of workforce organizations will share their perspectives on Indiana's newest workforce-focused initiatives and why and how these programs are being implemented.

Moderators

Carey Dahncke

ED, Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL), University of Indianapolis

Speakers

Morgan Walker

Director of Career Exploration & Advising, Workforce Education & Training, Dept. of Workforce Development

Morgan Walker is the Director of Career Exploration & Advising at the Department of Workforce Development at the State of Indiana. Morgan has over 10 years of experience in career coaching, building talent pipelines with employers, designing and building career services programs... Read More →

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Panel

Core Principle Collaboration and Partnerships

3:10pm EDT

Rural Indiana and the Why Rural Matters Report

The Why Rural Matters 2023 report was recently released, and the data presented on each of the 50 states can be instructive for districts as well as each state. Come learn about this important report, and explore how to use the report to prepare for Fall 2024 elections and spring legislative sessions.

Speakers

Dr. Allen Pratt

Executive Director, National Rural Education Association

Wednesday June 5, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Thought Leader Session

Core Principle ALL