This session will explore Indiana's reimagined high school diploma framework, focusing on the integration of meaningful work-based learning (WBL) experiences that align with the state's vision for college, career, and life readiness. Attendees will explore how to align curriculum, staffing, and community partnerships to ensure successful implementation. The session will highlight scalable models for integrating WBL across diverse school settings, offer tools for tracking student progress, and discuss how to lead a culture of career-connected learning. Leaders will leave with actionable strategies to build sustainable systems that prepare every student for college, career, and lifelong success.
Kristen Peterson is the associate principal at Chesterton High School, and has been an administrator for seven years in the Duneland School Corporation. She has been an educational professional for 27 years, with 20 years as a middle school/high school teacher and coach. In her current... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am CDT Chesterton High School2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
Are you looking for fresh, engaging ways to teach economics and personal finance? Do you want to connect with fellow educators, share your successes, and take your practice to the next level? Join us for an interactive session designed for teachers at all grade levels who are passionate about economic education!
This workshop will introduce innovative, classroom-tested lessons for elementary, middle, and high school. Participants will have the opportunity to share their best practices, lesson ideas, and classroom strategies in a collaborative, supportive environment. The session will conclude with a call to action: forming working groups to develop and submit lesson plans, activities, or articles for publication in JET or EconEdLink.
The Marines Educator Workshop is a learning experience where you go spend a week at the Marines boot camp base in San Diego California. You spend the week observing and learning about recruits but also what life in the marines is like after they finish their training. A lot of the information presented is applicable to all branches despite it being a Marines workshop. You also get to do a lot of hands on activities that recruits experience such as the Twelve Stalls which is a section of The Gauntlet test they have to take shortly before graduation.
This session explores how a high school culinary program evolved into a dynamic, community-driven experience that empowers students, connects with industry leaders, and gains local, regional and national recognition.
I’ll share how I’ve used strategic partnerships with major companies, local restaurants, and nonprofit organizations to grow visibility and opportunity for my students. From leading fundraising events with local chefs to collaborating with media outlets and civic groups to spotlight student success, this session will offer a real-world look at how intentional engagement can build a thriving, high-impact program.
We’ll cover: • How to develop authentic industry partnerships • Fundraising through community-based culinary events • Using social media, press, and storytelling to boost visibility • Collaborating with organizations to enhance student exposure • Running student-led events that simulate real-world industry expectations • Building student pride and professionalism through competition and service
Whether you’re running a CTE course, extracurricular club, or classroom-based initiative, this session will provide practical tools and inspiration to help you elevate your program and create life-changing experiences for students.
