How will the ADT implement extended (10+ days) authentic project-based learning experiences that engage industry professionals and showcase original, relevant outcomes addressing real-world challenges?

Strategic Actions:

• 1. Conduct a needs assessment to identify real-world challenges relevant to career/community contexts and student interests.

• 2. Develop a career-connected project-based learning plan to connect career content with other subjects.

• 3. Develop and Implement NAF Expeditions or similar authentic project learning experiences integrating industry professionals into the project design and implementation process.

• 4. Establish partnerships with local industry professionals or organizations to collaborate on project design, mentor students, and provide feedback on project outcomes.

• 5. Identify available professional development opportunities for educators to deepen project-based learning knowledge.

Use the guiding questions to structure meeting agendas and facilitate a discussion aimed at developing the academy framework.

Guiding Questions:

• 1. How can partnerships with local industries enhance students' learning through authentic project experiences, leveraging industry expertise?

• 2. How can the academy integrate projects, like NAF Expeditions, to foster collaboration between core and career-content educators?

• ​​3. Which ADT member will review NAF Expeditions for curriculum alignment?

• 4. How can the ADT regularly communicate with industry partners to show the positive impact of partnerships on student learning and career readiness, encouraging more engagement?

• 5. How can the district support educators in enhancing their skills to facilitate authentic project-based learning experiences, including opportunities with industry professionals?