According to an Advance CTE report, 40 states approved more than 152 policies focused on boosting CTE in 2024 – the most since 2019. These include new investments in workplace learning opportunities and revamped high school diploma requirements.
In this session, you’ll gain insights on states’ objectives around career-connected learning and how district leaders can implement programs that both align to state blueprints and personalize opportunities for all students to thrive.
Why the new era of CTE is a curriculum leadership decision that must engage superintendents, principals, and curriculum directors, in addition to traditional CTE program leadership
Specific examples of how a comprehensive solution like Edmentum Career aligns with state standards, using states like Maryland as an example
Insights into the funding sources available for districts to enhance their programs to embrace career-connected learning for all
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Senior Vice President, Co-Director of Research at Whiteboard Advisors
David focuses on complex market research and analysis on emerging markets in the education and corporate training sector.
David has been part of a wide range of cutting-edge education issues over his 20-year career. He helped state policymakers understand and craft their own charter school laws in the 1990s. He was an early employee of SchoolNet during the pioneering days of “data-driven-decision making,” helping to build the K-12 learning management systems market in the early 2000s.
As an attorney at the national education law firm of Brustein & Manasevit, he represented state educational agencies and local educational agencies on federal fiscal, procurement, and policy strategy and compliance matters during the heydays of No Child Left Behind and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
National Solutions Director, Texas
Heidi brings over 18 years of experience in Texas education to her role as National Solutions Director for Texas. Her work has involved driving initiatives in literacy, intervention, pathways, and school improvement across classrooms, campuses, districts, community colleges, and at the state level. At the Texas Education Agency, she served as Assistant Director for Postsecondary Programming, designing and implementing the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) statewide model. Most recently, Heidi served as Partnership Manager at Edmentum, where she consulted with Texas schools to structure impactful programs. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas State University; ELAR teacher and K-12 Principal certifications; National Writing Project Consultant designation, and product management certification from UT Austin.
Customer Success Manager
Dr. Joseph P. Baker, Jr. is a Customer Success Manager and former educational leader with over 20 years of experience driving impactful change in PK–12 settings. At Edmentum, he has supported over 100 school districts across MD, DC, PA, and DE, helping them maximize success with digital learning solutions. With a background as an educator, school principal, education director and certified Superintendent, Dr. Baker brings a unique blend of strategic insight, instructional leadership, and data-driven implementation expertise.
Senior Director, State Strategy
Cassie works in close partnership with state educational agencies and policymakers to identify critical needs, design data-driven solutions, and implement initiatives that enhance educational equity and outcomes. Leveraging expertise in state market research, policy analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, she aligns Edmentum’s educational solutions with state-level priorities, advancing technology-enabled learning and supporting large-scale programs. Prior to joining Edmentum, Cassie held similar roles leading K-12 assessment strategies at ACT.
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DON'T MISS: Monday, March 31
Reimagining K-12: The Future of Career-Connected Learning
featuring panelists: Deb Delisle (Frmr Asst Secretary, US Dept of Education)
Donald Fennoy (Frmer Superintendent at Palm Beach County)
and Tim Taylor (Co-founder and President, America Succeeds)
with moderator by Jamie Candee (CEO, Edmentum)