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Next Education Workforce site visits: Leader Launchpad and Models in action

Date: March 26, 2024 - March 27, 2024

Time: All day

How do you launch Next Education Workforce models, and what do Next Education Workforce models look like in action? Join us to create a strategic plan for launching a team in your context  and to visit schools that are implementing team-based models.

This two-day event opens with an introduction to the Next Education Workforce and features site visits to either elementary or secondary settings.  At each school, you will have the opportunity to tour the learning space and interact with school leaders, educator team members and students. After the site visits, you will work with ASU’s Next Education Workforce team to learn how to launch a team in your context. You will set a vision for how team-based models will deepen and personalize learning for all students; identify launching teams for each pilot school; create a draft of your master schedule that prioritizes co-planning time for the core team; draft a plan for how you will use your existing space for pilots; and draft a plan for how you will create systems and structures that support teams.

We encourage school leadership teams to attend together and to consider using the site visit as a shared experience that helps prepare you to launch your own Next Education Workforce models. Multiple workshop sessions will be provided to attendees to allow a deeper dive into topics related to the implementation of team-based models.

Transportation to schools, continental breakfast and lunches are provided. View local hotels and restaurants.

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend?

Next Education Workforce site visits: Leader Launchpad and Models in Action are designed for school and school system leaders. After the morning site visits, you will work with ASU’s Next Education Workforce team to learn how to launch a team in your context.

What is the time commitment?

Next Education Workforce site visits: Leader Launchpad and Models in Action last two days, and will run from March 26-27 from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Arizona time. We highly recommend staying through the end of day two. Those traveling from out of town may wish to consider booking flights for late evening or the following morning.

What is the format?

Next Education Workforce site visits: Leader Launchpad and Models in Action are in-person in the Phoenix metro area, and accommodate 50–100 people. Participants choose whether to visit two elementary or two secondary schools during their visit. See the agenda for details.

What is the cost, what are the payment options, and what is included?

Next Education Workforce site visits: Leader Launchpad and Models in Action early bird pricing is $450 until Feb. 10; Regular price is $600 per person, including transportation to schools, breakfast and lunch. Payment may be made via credit card or check when completing registration. Registration closes March 10. 

How soon should I register?

Next Education Workforce site visits: Leader Launchpad and Models in Action have filled up months in advance. Please register all members of your group early. We’re unable to add additional seats given space limitations in schools and on shuttles.

Where should I stay?

View local hotels and restaurants to get started on your reservations.

Who should I contact to learn more?

Please reach out to edworkforce@asu.edu.

Is there a waitlist?

In the event that registration is full, a link to sign up for the waitlist will be made available on the event page.