2014 NAF Next Program Book

NATIONAL
ACADEMY
FOUNDATION
2014 ANNUAL
CONFERENCE

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Welcome to NAF Next 2014
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to NAF Next 2014: Roadmap to Impact! And what an impact you have made this year!
In this 2013-14 school year, NAF served over 70,000 students, which was a 13% increase over
last school year. The opportunity to reach so many students and know the impact the academy
experience has on their lives is both exciting and humbling. It is also critical.
College and career readiness is very much at the forefront of the national conversation about our
nation’s economy and its recovery. The narrative that today’s graduates are not prepared for what
is next is not going away. In fact, there is increasing focus on the growing paradox in this country:
persistent, high levels of unemployment on the one hand, and large numbers of unfilled jobs on the
other. It is becoming increasingly evident that the problem is not an employment problem, but an
education problem.
In the US, job forecasts indicate that upwards of 65% of all future employment opportunities will
require some post-secondary education, be it a 4-year degree, Master’s degree or technical or job
specific training. But we still live in a country where every 26 seconds, a high school student drops out.
As a network, you are all addressing this staggering issue. NAF’s goal to graduate 100,000 college
and career-ready students by 2020 is aligned with President Obama’s goal to have the largest
proportion of college graduates in that same year. I know that together we can do this. I have seen
how the push over this past year to provide 100% of NAF students with internships has caused you
as a network network to truly harness the power of business and community partnerships and I
know this will continue.
The attention to internships has not taken away any of your focus on quality. In our strategic plan,
we set out on what we thought was an incredibly ambitious objective: to have 75% of NAF academies
at the Certified or above level by 2016. Well, no one should ever underestimate the power of this
network! This year, two years ahead of our goal, 76% of academies were Certified or above! You
also added 12 new academies to the Distinguished group for a total of 22 Distinguished Academies.
You are reaching more students and doing so at the highest quality.
As a network, we have covered a lot of road and we still have a ways to go. This year’s conference
is one of our most powerful yet in helping us get there. I am thrilled to tease you with the fact
that there are new initiatives being unveiled here that will change the game for college and career
readiness. The difficult part for everyone is going to be the transfer from the national level to the
local level. This will require a lot of hard work and dedicated leadership from every member of the
network. But do not forget, you have this national network of peers to help you do just that. Take
every opportunity to leverage that over the next four days and throughout the year.
Every year when we come together at this conference, I am amazed by the strength of our shared
commitment and passion. Together we will continue down the road to impacting the lives of
students and improving their outcomes. Thank you for everything you do to make it possible.
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JD Hoye
President
NAF Board of Directors
Sanford I. Weill, Chairman
Founder, National Academy Foundation
Kenneth I. Chenault, Vice Chairman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
American Express Company
Eugene A. Ludwig, Secretary
Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
Promontory Financial Group, LLC
Andy F. Bessette
Executive Vice President & Chief
Administrative Officer, The Travelers
Companies, Inc.
Jeffrey Brill
Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
& Flom LLP
Ursula M. Burns
Xerox Corporation
Robert C. Dughi
Executive Chairman, U.S. Retirement
Partners
Barbara Benioff Friedman
Trustee Emerita, Cornell University /
Vice-Chair of Overseers, Weill-Cornell
Medical College
John Hinshaw
Executive Vice President, Technology and
Operations, Hewlett Packard Company
JD Hoye
President, National Academy Foundation
A. Kirk Lanterman
President, Kirlan Venture Capital
Chairman Emeritus, Holland America
Line Inc.
Lowell C. McAdam
Verizon Communications
Harold McGraw III
Chairman, McGraw Hill Financial
Joseph J. Plumeri II
Senior Advisor, KKR & Co L.P.; Member
of the Board of Directors, First Data
Corporation
Hunter R. Rawlings III
President, Association of American
Universities
James D. Robinson III
General Partner and Co-Founder,
RRE Ventures
Robert Schwartz
Francis Keppel Professor of Practice
in Education Policy & Administration,
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Mark A. Standish
President and Co-Chief Executive
Officer, RBC Capital Markets
Joe Tucci
Chief Executive Officer,
EMC Corporation
Ronald A. Williams
RW2 Enterprises, LLC
Sanjiv Yajnik
President, Financial Services, Capital
One
Erich de la Fuente (Ex Officio)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
EDF Communications

CONTENTS
4 Schedule at a Glance
5 Navigating the Conference
6 About NAF Next
7 Learn, Connect, Challenge
8 Newest NAF Academies
10 Distinguished Academies
11 Model Academies
12 Mobile App
14 What’s New at NAF Next 2014
16 Special Events
18 Technology Fellows
19 Thank You to ABLC
20 Students and Alumni at NAF Next
22 Wednesday Agenda
26 About Learning Seminars
27 About NAF Learning Model
40 Thursday Agenda
50 Work-Based Learning Innovation Fellows
52 Friday Agenda
56 Business Partners Summit
74 NAF Next Exhibition
78 NAF Next Celebration
80 Saturday Agenda
82 Scholarship Recipients
84 NAF Staff Listing
86 Roadmap Worksheet
90 Meeting Room Maps

Tuesday
July 8
12:00-6:00pm
YOP Meeting
Wednesday
July 9
8:30-9:30am
New to NAF
NAF Next Begins
10:00-11:30am
Plenary Session I
Welcome to NAF Next
11:45am-1:00pm
Regional Team Time
and Lunch
1:15-2:30pm
Learning Seminar Block A
2:45-4:00pm
Learning Seminar Block B
4:15-5:30pm
Academy Team Time and
NAF Consultations
Thursday
July 10
8:30-10:00am
Plenary Session II
Raising The Bar
Washington , DC
10:30am-12:00pm
Industry Updates and
Theme-Based Learning
12:00-1:30pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:15-5:15pm
Hill Day
1:15-5:15pm
Site Visits*
1:45-3:45pm
Deep
Dive
Learning
Sessions
1:45-3:00pm
Learning
Seminar
Block C
1:30-4:00pm
DC
Academy
Retreat
3:15-4:30pm
Learning
Seminar
Block D
4:30-5:30pm
NAF Consultations
Friday
July 11
8:30-10:00am
Plenary Session III
Building Your Roadmaps
10:15-11:30am
Learning Seminar Block E
11:45am-1:00pm
Regional Team Time
and Lunch
1:15-2:30pm
Learning Seminar Block F
3:00-4:15pm
Learning Seminar Block G
4:30-5:30pm
NAF Consultations
4:30-6:30pm
NAF Exhibition
6:30-8:30pm
Celebration Dinner
SATURDAY
July 12
8:00am-12:00pm
Networking
Space
8:00am-2:00pm
Project-Based
Learning (PBL)
Training*
8:00am-12:00pm
Academy
Leaders’
Meeting
8:30-11:30am
YOP Meeting
NAF Next Ends
*Additional fee to participate: Site Visits are $25;
Project-Based Learning Training is $250
National
Academy
Foundation
2014 ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
Jluy 9-12, 2014 Schdeelu AT A GLANCE

NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE
Registration and Help Desk
Visit the registration desk to check-in to the conference and pick up your
materials after checking in to your hotel room. Volunteers will help answer any questions you
may have, provide technical assistance for the conference app, guide you to local restaurants
and provide information on sightseeing opportunities and tours across Washington, DC.
Hours
Monday, July 7: 2:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, July 8: 8:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday, July 9: 7:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, July 10: 7:00am-5:00pm
Friday, July 11: 7:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, July 12: 7:00-10:00am
GETTING AROUND
Public Transportation | Metro
The city is served by an extensive transit system,
including the Metrorail (“Metro”) and Metrobus. Fares
range from $1.70 to $5.75 each way, depending on the
time of day and length of your trip. You can explore
the system, plan your trip and purchase passes in
advance at wmata.com. The Marriott Wardman Park
is conveniently located at the Woodley Park-Zoo
stop on the red Metro line.
Taxi Information
Taxi cabs are always available at the Wardman Park
Marriott, found at the taxi stand in front of the
building. You can also call Yellow Cab DC at
202-544-1212.
Parking
The Wardman Park Marriott offers onsite parking
available on a first-come, first-serve basis. $41 a night,
$33 all day, 20% discounted parking coupons are
available at the NAF Next Registration Desk.

ABOUT NAF NEXT
NAF Next is a capstone learning event that brings together business partners and
leaders from 565 NAF academies to experience the power of the NAF network!
This year, the conference focuses on achieving higher levels of impact, from cultivating
advisory boards and work-based learning opportunities to using new tools to track
performance. Inspiring speakers from education and industry will provide insight and
advice on how to prepare all students for college and careers.
NAF Next is a venue to collaborate, innovate and celebrate–in learning seminars and
through more informal gathering places. With a wide array of professional development,
alongside the opportunity to network with leaders across the nation, NAF Next helps
academies and their partners launch into the next phase of exponential growth.
NAF’s Mission
The National Academy
Foundation is dedicated
to preparing young people
for college and career
success using its proven
educational model.
NAF’s VISION
The National Academy
Foundation envisions a
world in which all young
people have the skills,
knowledge and experience
needed to thrive.
GOAL 100,000
College and Career-Ready Graduates by 2020
96% of seniors
graduated in 2013
92% of graduates
plan to go to college
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LEARN, CONNECT, CHALLENGE
Engage in Action Planning
Chart the future of your academy’s performance using a spectrum of tools and guidance. Explore
best practices in building business partnerships and spend time developing an action plan.
Deepen Your Learning
Discover the potential of the NAF network and find out about new resources and best practices
through a wide variety of adult learning opportunities.
Participate in Learning Seminars
Meet your team’s professional development needs with nearly 100 seminars that cater to both
new and experienced academies.
Listen to Powerful Keynote Speakers
Hear from thought leaders from industry and education who will provide new insights on trends
inside the classroom, as well as the wider education and economic landscapes.
Make Lasting Connections
Network with leaders from across the country, share ideas and strengthen partnerships. Meet
with ABLC leaders at the Roadside Diner beside the escalator.
Connect at Regional and Academy Team Time
Meet with your team to plan your time at NAF Next, network with new and old colleagues and
discuss how you will increase your impact.
Make a Difference
Take on the challenge and promise to prepare all students for college and careers!
Go on World-Class Site Visits
Gain insight into today’s business landscape through site visits to some of the nation’s largest
employers. Discuss hiring, retention strategies and challenges at each visit.
Celebrate
Celebrate the 2014 honorees, including the winner of the Sanford I. Weill Academy of Excellence
Award. The evening is guaranteed to inspire new dedication to the NAF model.

CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME TO THE Academies of Engineering
Academies of Finance
Academies of Health Sciences
Barron Collier High School, Naples, FL
Bonneville High School, Idaho Falls, ID
Benjamin Carson High School of
Dinuba High School, Dinuba, CA
Brooklyn Academy of Global
Science and Medicine, Detroit, MI
Dunbar High School, Washington, DC
Finance, Brooklyn, NY
David W. Butler High School,
Mathews, NC
Friendship Tech Prep, Washington, DC
Channel Islands High School,
Oxnard, CA
Gateway Academy to Innovation &
Gateway Academy of Innovation &
Technology, Hopkinsville, KY
Demopolis High School, Demopolis, AL
Technology, Hopkinsville, KY
Golden Gate High School, Naples, FL
Depew High School, Depew, NY
International High School for
Health Sciences, Queens, NY
Golden West High School, Visalia, CA
Eastern Idaho Professional Technical
High School, Idaho Falls, ID
James Madison Academic Campus,
Gulf Coast High School, Naples, FL
Milwaukee, WI
James Madison Academic
Immokalee High School, Immokalee, FL
Campus, Milwaukee, WI
Medicine and Community
Health at Cody, Detroit, MI
Independence High School,
Lee County High School, Sanford, NC
Charlotte, NC
Mt. Whitney High School, Visalia, CA
Madison Park Academy, Oakland, CA
Lely High School, Naples, FL
North Division High School,
Williamsport High School,
Milwaukee, WI
Lindsay High School, Lindsay, CA
Williamsport, MD
Orosi High School, Orosi, CA
McClymonds High School, Oakland, CA
Seminole High School, Sanford, FL
McKinley Technology
High School, Washington, DC
Universal Audenried Charter
High School, Philadelphia, PA
Mission Oak High School, Tulare, CA
Vallejo Health And Fitness, Vallejo, CA
Naples High School, Naples, FL
Western High School, Baltimore, MD
Osborn High School, Manassas, VA
Oxnard High School, Oxnard, CA
Palmetto Ridge High School, Naples, FL
Phelps Architecture, Construction
and Engineering High School,
Washington, DC
Rio Mesa High School, Oxnard, CA
Southern Lee High School, Sanford, NC

NEWEST NAF ACADEMIES
Academies of Hospitality &
Tourism
Blair High School, Pasadena, CA
Charlotte Amalie High School,
St. Thomas, USVI
Columbia Heights Education
Campus, Washington, DC
Hickory Ridge High School,
Harrisburg, NC
International Studies and Global
Economics at Olympic, Charlotte, NC
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School,
St. Thomas, USVI
Pacifica High School, Oxnard, CA
Palmetto Ridge High School, Naples, FL
Universal Audenried Charter
High School, Philadelphia, PA
Wilson High School, Washington, DC
Academies of Information
Technology
Barron Collier High School, Naples, FL
Cardozo Education Campus,
Washington, DC
Cox Mill High School, Concord, NC
Emmett Conrad High School, Dallas, TX
Friendship-Edison Collegiate Academy,
Washington, DC
Immokalee High School, Immokalee, FL
James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Lely High School, Naples, FL
Madison Park, Oakland, CA
McKinley Technology High School,
Washington, DC
Naples High School, Naples, FL
Oxnard High School, Oxnard, CA
Renaissance at Olympic Community
of Schools, Charlotte, NC
Vallejo Visual and Performing
Arts, Vallejo, CA
Wilmer Hutchins High School,
Dallas, TX
Other
Agricultural Farm School, Tulare, CA
Cody Academy of Public
Leadership, Detroit, MI
Tulare Union High School, Tulare, CA
Fast Track
Business Sports School Academy
of Finance, New York, NY
Enloe High School Academy of
Health Sciences, Raleigh, NC
Hamburg High School Academy
of Finance, Hamburg, NY
Gloucester County Institute
of Technology Academy of
Health Sciences, Sewell, NJ
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
Academy of Engineering, Raleigh, NC
Village Academy High School Academy
of Information Technology, Pomona, CA

CONGRATULATIONS DISTINGUISHED
NAF ACADEMIES
Twenty-two academies in the NAF network have reached Distinguished status based on the annual
academy assessment. Ten of these academies have reached this status more than once and twelve
are new to the roster. This designation is given to those that have exhibited exceptional fidelity to an
educational model that prepares students for success in college and careers. Additionally, over 100
academies reached Model status and are being recognized for delivering a very high quality program for
young people.
NAF’s annual assessment measures an academy’s strengths and challenges in implementing NAF’s
results-driven model. The assessment is designed to help all academies assess their progress and
increase their alignment to NAF’s standards, reflecting national standards developed by researchers and
members from similar career/pathway organizations. Research shows that students in NAF academies
achieve better results than those in the same school district who are not in NAF academies and that
academies at the Distinguished and Model levels realize even greater student outcomes.
Distinguished Academies:
Academy of Finance and Enterprise High School, Long Island City, NY
Alonzo and Tracey Mourning Senior High School, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism,
North Miami, FL*
Apex High School, Academy of Information Technology, Raleigh, NC
City Polytechnic High School, Academy of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY*
Coral Reef High School, Academy of Finance, Miami, FL*
Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Sanford, FL
Harmony Magnet Academy of Engineering, Porterville, CA
High School, Inc., Academy of Finance, Hartford, CT*
J.P. Taravella High School, Academy of Finance, Coral Springs, FL*
Justin F. Kimball High School, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Dallas, TX*
Lancaster High School, Academy of Finance, Lancaster, NY
Mater Academy East Charter High School, Academy of Finance, Miami, FL*
Miami Beach Senior High School, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Miami Beach, FL
Miami Central Senior High School, Academy of Information Technology, Miami, FL*
Miami Norland Senior High School, Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Miami, FL
Northeast High School, Academy of Finance, St. Petersburg, FL
Northport High School, Academy of Finance, Northport, NY*
Pathways to Technology Magnet High School, Hartford, CT
Porterville High School, Academy of Finance, Porterville, CA*
Scotlandville Magnet High School, Academy of Engineering, Baton Rouge, LA*
Southwest Miami High School, Academy of Finance, Miami, FL
Timber Creek High School, Academy of Information Technology, Orlando, FL*
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NAF CELEBRATES THE SUCCESS
OF100 MODEL ACADEMIES
Academies of
Engineering
A.J. Moore Academy
Booker T. Washington
Senior High School
City Polytechnic
High School of Engineering,
Architecture, and
Technology
Harmony Magnet Academy
Hialeah Gardens
Senior High School
Hopewell High School
Mallard Creek High School
Northwest Career and
Technical Academy
Phillip O. Berry Academy of
Technology
Scotlandville Magnet
High School
Academies of
Finance
A.J. Moore Academy
Abraham Lincoln
High School
Academy of Finance and
Enterprise
Acadiana High School
Armwood High School
Astronaut High School
Ballard High School
Barbara Goleman Senior
High School
Bishop Ward High School
Senior High School
Charlotte Amalie
High School
Chief Sealth High School
Clark High School
Cooper City High School
Coral Reef High School
Edgewood High School
Emmett Conrad
High School
Franklin High School
Hialeah Gardens Senior
High School
High School, Inc.
Hillside High School
Business & Finance Academy
J.P. Taravella High School
John I. Leonard High School
Lake Brantley High School
Lake Gibson High School
Lancaster High School
Lansdowne High School
Manasquan High School
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
High School
Mater Academy East
Charter High School
Melbourne High School
Miami Jackson Senior
High School
Miami Sunset Senior
High School
North Miami Beach Senior
High School
Northeast High School
Northport High School
Olympic Heights
Community High School
Omaha North Magnet
High School
Piper High School
Porterville High School
Sanderson High School
South High School Magnet
Southwest Miami Senior
High School
Spruce Creek High School
Thomas Jefferson
High School
Viera High School
W.R. Boone High School
West Seneca East
Senior High School
West Seneca West
Senior High School
Western High School
William H. Turner Technical
High School
Academies of
Health Sciences
A.J. Moore Academy
Miami Lakes Educational
Center
Porterville High School
Academy of Medical Careers
W.R. Boone High School
Academies of
Hospitality & Tourism
A.J. Moore Academy
Alonzo and Tracy Mourning
Senior High School
American Senior
High School
Barbara Goleman Senior
High School
Chief Sealth High School
High School
Homestead Senior
High School
Justin F. Kimball High School
Miami Beach Senior
High School
Miami Norland Senior
High School
Miami Springs Senior
High School
Miami Sunset Senior
High School
Palm Beach Gardens
High School
Rockledge High School
South Broward High School
Thomas Jefferson
High School
Valley High School
Academies of
Information
Technology
A.J. Moore Academy
Alonzo and Tracy Mourning
Senior High School
Apex High School
Atlantic Technical Magnet
High School
Senior High School
Carencro High School
Colonial High School
Crooms Academy of
Information Technology
Cypress Creek High School
G. Holmes Braddock
High School
Manhattan Bridges
High School
Maynard Evans High School
Miami Central Senior
High School
Miami Sunset Senior
High School
North Miami Beach Senior
High School
Pathways Academy of
Technology & Design
The Academy of Innovative
Technology High School
Timber Creek High School
West Seneca Schools
William H. Turner Technical
High School
Winter Park High School
Spotlig ht Academies
This year we would like to shine the spotlight on A.J. Moore Academy and Hialeah Gardens
Senior High School, two schools that have demonstrated outstanding quality and results. Not
only do these schools offer all five themes and have at least 50% of their students enrolled in
NAF academies, all eligible academies have reached Model status. They are a shining example of
commitment to quality and the NAF model. Congratulations to both of these schools on this
remarkable achievement!

New NAF Next Mobile App
Stay Connected, Create a Customized Schedule
This year, NAF has integrated a mobile app for both iPhone and Android smart phone users to
learn about conference sessions and each other. Please use the app during the conference for
updates on room changes and more. Updates for a session will be placed right into the session’s
title, so any last-minute changes will be easy to find.
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What’s New at NAF Next
Each year, we seek to improve your NAF Next experience based on
your conference evaluations and feedback. We’ve included more time for
networking, rich learning seminars and more opportunities to engage with
business partners, corporate leaders as well as NAF students and alumni.
Consultations
NAF is bringing in consultants to provide expert feedback to your
questions, help you solve complex issues and/or to advise you on
how to continually seek improvements at your academy. Pre-registration
is required. If you haven’t pre-registered and would like
to be part of a consultation, please stop by the registration desk to
inquire about availability.
Expanded Networking Opportunities
NAF Next is filled with networking opportunities. We encourage
you to make the most of out the experience and get to know your
region and your peers from across the country. Share your email
address and maybe even your phone number to stay in touch with
your new NAF contacts long after the conference concludes.
Computer Lab for SCAS
Technical Assistance
Get a head start going into the new school year. These
sessions provide an opportunity to work with NAF staff on
uploading information in the Student Certification Assessment
System (SCAS). The computer lab is located in Park Tower
Suite 8228.
Computer Lab Hours:
Wednesday, July 9: 4:15-5:30pm
Thursday, July 10: 12:00-1:30pm
Friday, July 11: 4:30-5:30pm
Having the following materials with you
will help you get the most from this session:
œœ Your login and password.
œœ A list of your academy teachers and their email addresses.
(District or Academy SCAS Administrators)
œœ A list of your internship providers and their email addresses.
(Internship Coordinators)
œœ A list of your students in the following SCAS template. (Need
to attach the excel template)
œœ Names and periods of upcoming classes.

IMPACT DAY
BY DAY
Wednesday
Regional Team Time & Lunch
11:45am-1:00pm
Academy Team Time and NAF
Consultations 4:15-5:30pm
Thursday
Lunch On Your Own 12:00-1:30pm
Industry Updates and Theme-
Based Learning 10:30am-12:00pm
Each academy theme will host an Industry
Update panel.
Alumni Reception 7:00-9:00pm
Friday
Regional Team Time & Lunch
11:45am-1:00pm
Networking Break 2:30-3:00pm
Saturday
Networking Space 8:00am-12:00pm
W
T
F
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First Yea r
Yea r of Planning
(YOP) Academies
Event Hig hlig hts
Tuesday, July 8
Orientation Meeting 12:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, July 9
Breakfast 8:00-9:30am
By invitation only for 2013-2014 Fast Track
and YOP Graduates
Saturday, July 12
Year of Planning (YOP) Meeting 8:30-11:30am

Special Events
Wednesday , July 9 W Thursday , July 10
T
DC Academy Retreat 1:30-4:00pm
Wilson A/C
This session is open only to Washington, DC NAF educators
and will give our local colleagues the opportunity to get to
know each other, discuss their plans to increase impact and
connect to the larger NAF network.
Hill Day: Making Our Voices Heard
1:15-5:15pm
Registered participants will bring their voices to Congress to
share the important role NAF academies play in preparing
young people for academic and career success.
Pre-registered participants will receive their meeting
itineraries at the Hill Day Prep Session on Wednesday, July 9
from 2:45-4:00pm (see page 39).
Site Visits 1:15-5:15pm
NAF Next capitalizes on the excitement of Washington, DC
by providing opportunities for participants to visit federal
agencies and nationally renowned businesses to gain a
behind-the-scenes look at the interplay of federal policy and
business and industry practice. All site visits are designed to
help participants understand how policymakers and major
employers view the larger vision of preparing youth for
college, work and life.
We’re hosting visits to:
œœ Federal Reserve Board
œœ McKissack and McKissack
œœ National Institutes of Health Research Center
œœ NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction
œœ Wardman Park Marriott
New to NAF 8:30-9:30am | Washington 4
This special session will give first-time attendees an
orientation to the NAF model. Come to this session and
learn about the power and depth of the NAF network.

Friday , July 11
F
Business Partners Summit
Join your peers for this one-day intensive to learn about
NAF’s pioneering efforts to bring the workplace into the
classroom. Informative sessions throughout the day will
teach you how work-based learning partnerships change
career trajectories of our students while enriching local
economies. Business and academy partners will share how
NAF partnerships have helped their organizations flourish.
Whether you are a current partner or new to NAF, this
summit will help you find new ways to engage in work-based
learning to make a difference, not only students, but also for
your team, customers and community. See page 56 for
more details.
Exhibition
Friday, July 11, 4:30-6:30pm
Marriott Foyer
Students from 17 NAF academies across the country will
discuss their work-based learning experiences and how
NAF has impacted their lives. You’ll also get the chance to
network with business leaders, corporate partners
and fellow participants. We’ll host a cash bar and a
reception as well.
Celebration Dinner: One Starry Night
Friday, July 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Marriott Ballroom
It’s time to celebrate! After three days of intensive learning
and networking, we’ll celebrate the success of NAF
academies and present awards. Join us for a night of fine
dining, dancing and celebrating the best of the NAF network!
Saturday , July 12
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Networking Space 8:00am-12:00pm
Hoover
Networking space is available to strike up informal
conversations with your academy colleagues. If you aren’t
signed up for a session, join the networking and share your
ideas, challenges and opportunities. Find colleagues to build
your own map to impact. Please note, no formal presentation
is planned during this time.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Training
8:00am-2:00pm | Wilson B/C
Directed by Laura Fidler, this half-day workshop helps
participants use the NAF curriculum as the foundation for
project-based learning. Through a combination of direct
instruction and hands-on group work, participants will plan,
design and receive peer feedback on an engaging and rigorous
project using the Buck Institute for Education model and tools.
Participants should bring their laptops, as well as scopes and
sequences of their courses. The workshop includes breakfast,
lunch and beverage breaks.
Please note: Project-Based Learning (PBL) Training requires
pre-registration and a fee of $250 to participate.
Academy Leaders Meeting
8:00am-12:00pm | Thurgood Marshall
North/East
If you’re an academy leader, this meeting is for you!
Connect with other academy leaders and discuss goals for the
year ahead.
Year of Planning (YOP) Meeting
8:30-11:30am | Delaware
If you’re in the Year of Planning (YOP) First Year, you’re
required to attend this session. We’ll guide you through YOP
goals and expectations and help you make the best out of the
year ahead.

TECHNOLOGY FELLOWS
Fourteen academy educators have been selected to take part in the NAF Verizon
Technology Innovation Pilot. Fellows will learn how to infuse technology into instruction
from experts in the Information Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The central
goal of this initiative is to increase the network’s capacity to use integrated technology
and to improve technology use in the NAF curriculum.
TECHNOLOGY Fellows
Donald Amell, Teacher, Academy of Innovative Technology High School, Brooklyn, NY
Leah Aiwohi, Academy Director, Kauai High School AOHT, Lihue, HI
Joshua Benfield, Academy Director, Southern Lee High School AOHT, Sanford, NC
Erin Bortz, Internship Coordinator, Lancaster High School AOF, Lancaster, NY
Bev Cameron, Lead Teacher, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School AOIT, North Miami, FL
Monica Daly, Art Teacher, Academy of Innovative Technology High School, Brooklyn, NY
Jason Dauenhauer, Teacher, Hiram Johnson High School, AOF, Sacramento, CA
Tom Dickey, Site Coordinator, North High School AOF, Omaha, NE
Dave Durham, Teacher, Valley High School AOHT, Las Vegas, NV
Jennifer Glaser, Academy Director, Silver Creek High School AOF, Sellersburg, IN
Heather Hartmann, Academy Director, Clarence Central High School AOF, Clarence, NY
Sanford Hirsch, Teacher, High School for Enterprise, Business & Technology, Brooklyn, NY
Elizabeth (Georgette) Jordan, Teacher, Emmett Conrad High School AOE, Dallas, TX
Sean O’Neil, Education Technology Coordinator, Antioch High School AOIT, Antioch, CA

Than k You to ABLC
The National Academy Foundation thanks the members of the
Advisory Board Leadership Council (ABLC) for their substantive
support of the NAF network and commitment to academies and
students across the country. Meet with ABLC leaders at the Roadside
Diner beside the escalator.
About the ABLC
The ABLC is a group of NAF advisory board members from across the United
States who have demonstrated a high level of involvement with, passion for and
interest in their local academy advisory boards. They embody the highest standards
and are exemplars for advisory board members.
The ABLC represents all NAF academy themes and network regions, and has
agreed to come together to provide a high level of support to NAF staff in
developing advisory boards in the NAF network–nationally, regionally and locally.
Come meet the ABLC at the Roadside Diner, near the escalator, during the
conference and make sure you stay in touch after you leave. Members include:
Kit Becnel, Carencro High School
Doris Bodnar, The Bodnar Group, Inc.
Dave Bowerman, K&L Gates LLP
Sonja Brouwers, Clark High School
Erich de la Fuente, EDF Communications
Theda Dixon, Northop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Jeff Fagan, Marriott International, Inc.
Rebecca (Ann) Fields, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Gary Freund, California State University, East Bay
Suzanne Goodman, Moscone Center
Kelly Granfield, San Diego High School
Tom Haffner, P.T. International Corporation
RT Hillery, Florida SPECS, Inc.
Alvin Ilano, Verizon Wireless
Charlie Katz, Business/Education Partnership Consultant
Lynda Myers, Capital One
Jim Nicholson, Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
Lisa Paulson, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
Bernie Sheridan, Travelers Insurance
Dayl Walker, Connecticut Business & Industry Association
Paul Wolman, Feats, Inc.

STUDENTS & ALUMNI AT NAF NEXT
Nearly 30 students and alumni from more than 15 NAF academies have been accepted to
the student track of the NAF Next conference. These students will display their work-based
learning experiences at the NAF exhibition on Friday, July 10, and attend special
student-only sessions throughout the conference.
To learn more about the student experience, connect with Brooke Rice, Instructional Manager,
Region 2: brice@naf.org.
Congratulations to the Students and Alumni at NAF Next!
A.J. Moore Academy of Finance at
University High School, Waco, TX
Yanely Duarte
Ahtziri Salazar-Ortiz
Academy of Finance and Enterprise,
Long Island City, NY
Shannon Raghunandan
Andrew Armoogan
Carencro High School Academy of
Information Technology, Lafayette, LA
Michael Hilbun
Colonel Zadok Magruder High School
Academy of Finance, Rockville, MD
Imani Blackmon
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism,
Washington, DC
Alejandra Menjivar
Esteffany Lemus
Dinuba High School Medical Academy,
Dinuba, CA
Alyssa Chavez
Franklin College
Grimsby, United Kingdon
Samuel Irving
Harmony Magnet Academy of
Engineering, Strathmore, CA
Adam Huth
Marco Velazquez
John I. Leonard High School
Academy of Finance, Greenacres, FL
Kimberly Henderson
Noreydy Ortega
JP Taravella Academy of Finance,
Coral Springs, FL
Aaron Mitchell
Ambalika Tirado-Kangal
Lancaster High School Academy of
Finance, Lancaster, NY
Lauren Budzich
Madelyn Rossi
Northport High School Academy of
Finance, Northport, NY
Johnathan Christoforatos
Jennifer Rudder
Omaha North High School Academy
of Finance, Omaha, NE
Johanna Venclauskas
Porterville High School Academy of
Health Sciences, Porterville, CA
Joanna Cerrillo
Porterville High School Academy of
Finance, Porterville, CA
Maria Torres Ramos
Raymond S. Kellis High School
Academy of Health Sciences,
Glendale, AZ
Lauren Moore
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Academy of Engineering, Baton
Rouge, LA
Rayneisha Maiden
Tyler Henderson
South Broward High School
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism,
Hollywood, FL
Randi Treskow
Marissa Epps

Alumni Leadership Council
The Alumni Leadership Council was formed to help NAF create a community of alumni through increased
opportunities for meaningful engagement that boosts awareness, pride, participation, volunteer involvement
and commitment to NAF, its academies and students.
The NAF Board of Directors selected NAF alumnus Erich de la Fuente to chair the council. The Alumni
Leadership Council Chair will serve in this role for a two-year term and is an ex-officio member of NAF’s
Board of Directors during this time.
Alumni Networking Reception: Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm | Wilson A/C
Hosted by the Alumni Leadership Council, this reception will convene DC-area NAF alumni. All alumni at
NAF Next are invited to this reception to network and learn about the growing NAF academy network in
DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. This reception is made possible by the support of Kelly Services.
Alumni Leadership Council Members
Erich de la Fuente ’89, Chair
Miami Springs Senior High School Academy
of Hospitality & Tourism
Miami Springs, FL
Member, Miami Academy of Hospitality &
Tourism Advisory Board
Daniel Barile ‘99
Tottenville High School Academy of Finance,
Staten Island, NY
Jackie Burgos ‘04
Fort Hamilton High School Academy of
Finance, Brooklyn, NY
Shatiek Gatlin ‘12
High School of Economics & Finance
New York, NY
Natasha Ghatak ‘02
Gaithersburg High School
Academy of Finance
Gaithersburg, MD
Suzanne Goodman ‘93
Miami Springs Senior High School
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Miami Springs, FL
Member, San Francisco Academy of
Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board
Jason Hughes ‘00
McDonogh 35 Senior High School
Academy of Finance
New Orleans, LA
Chair, McDonogh 35 Senior High School
Academy of Engineering Advisory Board
Jeff McCall ‘98
Golightly Career and Technical Center
Academy of Finance
Detroit, MI
Josuel Plasencia ‘13
Academy of Finance and Enterprise
Long Island City, NY

W WEDNESDAY AGENDA
WEDNESDAY AT A GLANCE
8:30-9:30am New to NAF
10:00-11:30am Plenary Session I
Welcome to NAF Next – Roadmap to Impact
11:45am-1:00pm Regional Team Time & Lunch
1:15-2:30pm Learning Seminar Block A
2:45-4:00pm Learning Seminar Block B
4:15-5:30pm Academy Team Time and NAF Consultations
New to NAF 8:30-9:30am | Washington 4
This special session will give first-time attendees an orientation to the NAF model. Come to this session and
learn about the power and depth of the NAF network.
NAF Regions
NAF REGIONS
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4

Regional Team Time & Lunch 11:45am-1:00pm
Meet States up with your regional team to plan how to make the most Wednesday, out of your July NAF 9
Next experience. Use this
time to network, meet new colleagues and deepen relationships across the NAF network.
11:45am -1:00pm
Friday, July 11
12:00 – 1:00pm
Learning Seminar Block A 1:15-2:30pm See pages 30 to 34 for details
As the NAF network’s capstone learning event, we’ll host over 80 learning seminars throughout the conference.
We’ll also share all materials online after the conference. Choose from one of our 20 concurrent sessions to
deepen your learning and increase your impact.
Learning Seminar Block B 2:45-4:00pm See pages 35 to 39 for details
Choose from one of nearly 20 concurrent sessions to continue your learning. Tip: if there’s more than one
concurrent session that sounds interesting to you, consider asking a colleague to attend one on your behalf
so you still get the notes and highlights from the seminar. Note: If you’re attending Hill Day, you’re required to
attend a Hill Day Prep Workshop in lieu of a Learning Seminar in Block B.
Hill Day Prep Session | Thurgood Marshall South/West
Talk to policymakers so they listen! Learn how to make the biggest impact in face-to-face meetings with
policymakers and their aides. Experienced advocates and former Congressional staff will teach participants how
to share their academy’s experiences with policymakers and follow up so their meeting is just the beginning. Hill
Day participants will receive background and leave-behind materials, strategize with the others who will be in
their meeting and review logistics for getting to and around the Hill.
If you have any questions about Hill Day, or if your schedule has changed, please contact Jon Kent at jkent@
rabengroup.com or at 202-587-2860
Academy Team Time and NAF Consultations 4:15-5:30pm
NAF consultants will be available to provide expert feedback to your questions or the issues you’re having
trouble solving.
Daily academy team time sessions provide the perfect platform to plan your conference experience, debrief
sessions attended, prepare how to share your new knowledge with your team members not in attendance
and strategize on how to address any challenges your academy is facing. Check the conference app or visit the
registration table to learn where to meet for academy team time sessions.
Region 1
(Northeast)
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Thurgood
Marshall North
Thurgood
Marshall West
Region 2
(Southeast)
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Virgin Islands,
Washington, DC, West Virginia
Marriott Ballroom Marriott Ballroom
Region 3
(Central)
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin,
Washington 4 Wilson A/C
Region 4
(West)
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Thurgood Marshall
South/West
Thurgood Marshall
North/East
Miami-Dade School District Thurgood Marshall East
Florida (excluding Miami-Dade) Thurgood Marshall South

10:00-11:30aM MARRIOTT BALLROOM
WEDNESDAY
Welcome to NAF Next
PLENARY SESSION I
CEO Arne Sorenson will share how Marriott maps
success and how the company supports NAF academies.
Learn how to create your own custom roadmaps to move
your academy to the next level. Named the “World’s Most
Admired Lodging Company” and one of the “100 Best
Companies to Work For,” by FORTUNE magazine, Marriott
International exemplifies impact.
Welcome 70 new academies just graduating
from their Year of Planning!
NAF president JD Hoye will present the annual
State of The Network address.
Seating instructions will be provided at registration
and as you enter the room.

JD Hoye, President, National Academy Foundation
JD Hoye is a nationally recognized leader in forging partnerships between educators and
employers. As president of the National Academy Foundation, she leads an acclaimed
network of career-themed academies that annually provide 70,000 students access
to industry-specific curricula, work-based learning experiences and relationships with
business professionals.
Ms. Hoye previously served as President of Keep the Change, Inc., a national consulting
business focused on helping communities strengthen their educational and workforce
development practices. In 1994, Ms. Hoye was selected by U.S. Secretary of Education
Richard Riley and U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich to head the new national Office of
School-to-Work in Washington, DC. She served in that role for four years, overseeing a
$1.1 billion budget and spurring nationwide progress in college and career readiness. Prior
to that, Ms. Hoye was Associate Superintendent of the Office of Professional/ Technical
Education for the Oregon Department of Education and Office of Community Colleges.
Arne Sorenson, President & Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, Inc.
Arne Sorenson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, Inc., a
leading global lodging company with more than 4,000 lodging properties in more than 70
countries and territories and reported revenues of more than $13 billion in fiscal
year 2013.
Mr. Sorenson is chairman of Marriott’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council, which
complements the efforts of the Marriott Board of Directors’ Committee for Excellence to
monitor and evaluate the progress of our company’s strategy to promote an increasingly
diverse workforce, as well as ownership, customer and vendor communities around
the world. Mr. Sorenson also serves on the Committee for Excellence. He co-founded
Marriott’s Global Sustainability Council in 2007, and in 2008, he launched Marriott’s
rainforest preservation partnership with the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation in Brazil.
Mr. Sorenson was elected to Marriott International’s Board of Directors in 2011. He also
serves on the Board of Directors for Brand USA, the Luther College Board of Regents
and is a Member of the President’s Export Council.

ABOUT THE LEARNING SEMINARS
The learning seminars at NAF Next 2014 have been carefully designed to ensure all participants can attend
sessions that meet their needs and fit their interests. Drawing from the data provided by the Academy
Assessment—an annual evaluation of each academy’s strengths and challenges in implementing NAF’s
proven model (see next page)—sessions and activities are designed to address the self-identified needs of
academies.
Expectations
NAF provides learning seminars with information, tools and resources to allow participants to move
their academies towards higher quality. Learning seminars are carefully designed to consider participants’
expertise levels and industry theme and they provide relevant content across the model and the standards.
Participants will leave NAF Next with a better understanding of how to align their work to the NAF model
and standards.
Certificate of Attendance
All learning seminars feature rich and engaging content led by experienced instructors, and participants
can obtain hours of participation through a certificate of attendance. In order to receive the certificate,
participants must submit learning seminar evaluations for each session for which they wish to gain credit.
Evaluations
Learning Seminar evaluations provide NAF with important data about the types of sessions that offer the
best tools and resources for participants as well as proof of attendance. These evaluations help determine
how well each session delivers value by:
œœ Providing relevant and rich content based on the NAF model and standards
œœ Offering clear strategies on how to implement academy improvements
œœ Showcasing tools and resources that align with academy needs
œœ Increasing understanding of the topic area
œœ Providing opportunities to ask questions and interact with colleagues
œœ Ensuring a well-prepared and qualified speaker leads the session
Evaluation forms will be provided in each room at the conclusion of the session. Attendees should place
their participant ID stickers on the form, fill out the evaluation and turn in forms to NAF staff as they leave
the session. If you are unable to complete the form before leaving the room, forms can be turned in at the
registration desk throughout the conference. Forms will not be available outside of the room, so please be
sure to request one before leaving each session.
NAF Next 2014 Conference Evaluation
In addition to the learning seminar evaluations, NAF will send you a post-conference survey. Please tell us
what aspects of the conference benefited you the most and what recommendations you can offer to make
the conference stronger. This feedback helps make NAF Next a success from year to year. Contact Dr.
Keisha Stephenson Taylor at ktaylor@naf.org.
Complete this year’s conference evaluation by July 28, 2014. You will receive a follow-up email with a link to
SurveyMonkey after the conference, or scan the QR code to access the post-conference evaluation.

ABOUT THE NAF MODEL
Academy Development
The academy, designed as a four-year high school experience, has an
open and equitable student recruitment process that results in a student
body that reflects the demographics of its community. Both the academy
teaching team and students fully participate and collaborate in program
design, decision making and regularly scheduled professional development
activities. School and district leaders perform the critical tasks and
functions required to support, maintain and sustain fidelity to the NAF
model at the highest level.
Curriculum & Instruction
The academy leverages NAF curriculum, which incorporates project-based
learning. Career-themed curriculum is fully integrated with core
academic content to help all students achieve the extended benefit of NAF
academy courses. Teachers receive high-quality professional development
opportunities to ensure their ability to engage all learners.
Advisory Board
The academy’s advisory board is representative of its community and
supports teachers and students by increasing awareness of the career
field. These leaders collaborate with teachers to inform classroom learning
with industry developments, trends and practices, help teachers design
and implement student project work and provide structured workplace
learning opportunities, including compensated internships for students.
The advisory board provides financial support and advocacy to develop and
sustain the academy.
Work-Based Learning, Including Internships
The academy develops and offers students a sequenced set of work-based
learning experiences that culminate in paid internships as defined by the
NAF Internship Gold Standards. These standards provide academies with
criteria for high quality internship opportunities for high school students.

WEDNESDAY S W einosss at a Gaceln
Bloc k A 1:15-2:30pm
ROOM LEARNING SESSION
Coolidge Overview of the NAF Health Sciences Curriculum
Delaware A Fundraising: It’s Your NAF Community–Get into It!
Delaware B Getting to the Gold Standard: Advisory Board Planning and Mapping (Part I)
Madison Curriculum Resources from the Council for Economic Education: Join the
Gen i Revolution and Fight Financial Illiteracy
Maryland B Make Your Learning Count
Maryland C The Academy Support Hub (ASH) for Year of Planning Programs
McKinley The Buck Starts Here
Taft University Partners and AOHS: Teaming for Health Sciences
Virginia A The Unforgettable Portfolio Experience
Virginia B To Group or Not to Group: What is the Problem?
Virginia C Video Resumes and Digital Portfolios
Washington 1 Student Support in the Academy Context
Washington 2 The Federal Reserve Bank, You and the Economy
Washington 3 “The Apprentice” and The Classroom: Creating Engaging Activities
Washington 5 Establishing a 501(c)(3) Organization for Your Academy: Challenges and
Benefits
Washington 6 Incorporate Digital Photography and Social Media into the Curriculum
Wilson A Documenting Your Academy Story: Creating an Evidence Binder
Wilson B Internship Assessment: Connecting Academies with Business
Wilson C Linking Education with Employment Outcomes (LEEO) in a NAF Academy
Academy Development Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Board Work-Based Learning

Bloc k B 2:45-4:00pm
ROOM LEARNING SESSION
Coolidge AOHT Service Learning: The Lead2Feed Program
Delaware A Getting to the Gold Standard: Advisory Board Planning and Mapping (Part II)
Delaware B Step Up: Empowering Students to Design Their Own Projects
Madison Taming the Master Schedule
Maryland B National STEM League: Student Goals and Academic Glue
Maryland C Introduction to ECCCO
McKinley Taking the AOHS Classroom to the Community
Thurgood Marshall S/W Hill Day Preparation
Virginia A Mock Interview Strategies
Virginia B The Road to Distinguished: Programs and Strategies that Lead to Success
Virginia C Business Partner Engagement: Relationship Building Best Practices
Washington 1 Preparing Partners to Work with Students–and Vice Versa!
Washington 2 When the Well Seems Dry: Leveraging Resources to
Enhance Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Washington 5 Fidelity to the NAF Model: A District Perspective
Washington 6 Monday Morning Strategies for the AOE Classroom
Wilson A The Academy Support Hub (ASH): Your Link to NAF Tools and Resources
Wilson B Tracking, Documenting and Evaluating Work-Based Learning Experiences
Wilson C The IB Career Related Certificate

T Teacher A Administrators B Business Partners C Counselors D Academy Directors
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Documenting Your Academy Story: Creating an Evidence Binder
Standard: Data Collection and Review | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Wilson A
Collecting and storing evidence is an important aspect of the continuous improvement process. In this
session, leaders from two distinguished academies will share their evidence binders and strategies for
documenting the academy story.
Presente rs:
Michele Halopoff, Academy Director, Porterville Unified School District, Porterville, CA
Patti Smith, Director, Research and Quality Assurance, NAF
Cindy Thienard, Academy Coordinator, Miami Central High School, Miami, FL
Curriculum Resources from the Council for Economic Education:
Join the Gen i Revolution and Fight Financial Illiteracy
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOF | Level: Intermediate | Room: Madison
Today’s students need real-world understanding of economics and personal finance. Find out how you can
teach these critical issues in your NAF academy using resources from the Council on Economic Education.
Explore online tools such as curriculum resources from Virtual Economics 4.0, the free EconEdLink website
and the free Gen i Revolution personal finance game. See how these Common Core State Standards
aligned lessons and online gaming environments can engage your students while learning about finance.
Presente r:
Gwendolyn Pajotte, Vice President, Affiliate Relations, Council for Economic Education, New York, NY
Establishing a 501(c)(3) Organization for Your
Academy: Challenges and Benefits
Standard: Support for Sustainability | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Washington 5
Thinking about creating a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to benefit your academy? It’s worth it! This is a
valuable asset for all academy programs, providing opportunities not available to unclassified organizations.
This session will address the benefits, challenges and application process used to form Seattle Academies
Foundation (SAF).
Presente rs:
Jim Nicholson, NAF ABLC Co-Chair, Advisory Board Co-Chair, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Bellevue, WA
C. Joanne Patrick, Academy Coordinator, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, WA
Fundraising: It’s Your NAF Community–Get into It!
Standard: Support for Sustainability | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Delaware A
This session will showcase a NAF high school information technology conference where students and
teachers have the opportunity to network with business community partners and raise significant amounts
of money. Tech Fest is a signature event coordinated by the business advisory council where students
attend workshops, hear from keynote speakers and visit an exhibit hall where the sponsors highlight their
companies. Tech Fest connects the classroom to the business community!
Presente rs:
Cathy Alper, Teacher/Assistant Academy Director, Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Sanford, FL
Lou Reents, Advisory Board Member, Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Sanford, FL
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Getting to the Gold Standard: Advisory
Board Planning and Mapping (Part I)
Standard: AB Membership and Operations | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Delaware B
This two-part workshop will help academies move their advisory boards to the next level. Through
case studies, templates and supporting documents, participants will learn how to construct a gap
analysis to determine how their advisory board can operate more effectively and efficiently.
Presente rs:
Aazam Irilian, Academy Development Manager, NAF
Morgan Pulleyblank, Academy Development Manager, NAF
Incorporate Digital Photography and
Social Media into the Curriculum
Standard: Instructional Practices | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Washington 6
Can Facebook, Instagram and digital photography work as tools in your classroom? Technology is
redefining the way we communicate, and social media and digital photography have played a huge
part in the shift. Come learn strategies for engaging students by incorporating social media and digital
photography into the NAF curriculum.
Presente r:
Denise M. Snow, Teacher, Silverado High School, Las Vegas, NV
Internship Assessment: Connecting Academies with Business
Standard: Internship Completion | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Wilson B
A culminating work-based learning experience or internship creates a clear connection between
academy courses and business. This hands-on session will guide participants through a step-by-step
process to complete the Internship Assessment, required for NAF SCAS. Participants will enter
supervisors, track progress and internship assessment results into the SCAS database. Expert academy
internship coordinators will share how setting clear targets for foundational, applied workplace and self-management
skills as well as the contextual knowledge contribute to college and career success and
connect learning with the world of work.
Presente rs:
Karlene McCormick Lee, President, NewLeef LLC, Henderson, NV
Brooke Rice, Instructional Manager, NAF
Linking Education with Employment
Outcomes (LEEO) in a NAF Academy
Standard: Students’ Career Goals | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Wilson C
Participants will learn how to integrate the LEEO initiative into their NAF academy work-based
learning plans to maximize student success. They will observe the outstanding features of the initiative,
which can be customized to fit the needs of the school community.
Presente rs:
Brian King, District Curriculum Supervisor, Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chandra Powell, District Curriculum Facilitator, Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Enid Valdez, District Director of CTE, Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Make Your Learning Count
Standard: Students’ Career Goals | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Maryland B
Come learn how to connect classroom knowledge to work-based learning and help your students create
key ties between coursework and your academy work-based learning plan. Learn how to use subjects like
drama, accounting and marketing as fun work-based learning activities.
Presente rs:
Latoya Castro-Gallimore, Teacher, Hillside High School, Durham, NC
Antoinette Daye, Teacher, Hillside High School, Durham, NC
Priscilla Ross, Academy Director, Hillside High School, Durham, NC
Overview of the NAF Health Sciences Curriculum
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOHS | Level: Beginning | Room: Coolidge
This session explores the four-year program of study for AOHS, the pedagogy for the NAF curriculum, the
role of project-based learning in NAF courses and how to navigate the NAF online curriculum library. This is
an introductory session for educators new to AOHS and the NAF curriculum.
Presente r:
Peter Weinstein, Curriculum Director, Pearson Foundation, Mill Valley, CA
Student Support in the Academy Context
Standard: Instructional Supports | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Washington 1
Districts and schools may have systems in place to provide academic support for students, but what does
student support look like on the academy level? This session will explore ways to provide sufficient academic
support to students through the academy itself. Participants will test drive an intervention asset mapping
tool and consider ways that other academy teams provide practical support to students in danger of
academic failure and dropping out.
Presente rs:
Theron Cosgrave, Consultant, Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting, LLC, Davis, CA
Michelle Swanson, Consultant, Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting, LLC, Eugene, OR
The Academy Support Hub (ASH) for Year of Planning Programs
Standard: Data Collection and Review | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Maryland C
This session will provide YOP design team members with information on how to access the NAF Academy
Support Hub (ASH) which is the team’s go-to site for links to the Year of Planning Guidebook, the Quality
Center, YOP Training Modules, YOP Snapshots, the Data Center, NAF announcements, deadlines and more.
Presente rs:
Tony Asplin, Network Liaison, NAF
Jennifer Geisler, Network Liaison, NAF
Ana Morrison, Network Liaison, NAF
Fred Press, Network Liaison, NAF
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“The Apprentice” and The Classroom:
Creating Engaging Activities
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOF, AOHT | Level: TBA | Room: Washington 3
Modeled after the reality show “The Apprentice” and other contest-style reality shows, learn how to
incorporate engaging activities and games to bring your classroom to life. Come hear about other leadership
activities that can be incorporated into lessons and warm up activities. Participants will walk out with lessons,
handouts and activities to incorporate in their classrooms.
Presente rs:
Jillian Berg, Lead Teacher, Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs, FL
Sharon Cutler, Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL
The Buck Starts Here
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOF | Level: Beginning | Room: McKinley
Do you want to unify your AOF students and bring fun to your finance classes? Hear how one academy
uses “AOF Bucks” to teach financial literacy concepts, engage students in hands-on work with economic
principles and connect students to an on-campus credit union.
Presente rs:
Janeen Hedren, Teacher, Como Park Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN
Kristine Somerville, AOF Coordinator, St. Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul, MN
Patrick Coyne, Assistant Principal, Como Park Senior High School, Saint Paul, MN
The Federal Reserve Bank, You and the Economy
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Washington 2
Learn about the history, purpose and functions of our nation’s central bank, also known as the Federal
Reserve Bank (FED). This session will give you insight from inside the FED, both into its dual mandate and its
decision making as it relates to you and the economy. We will uncover several myths and misconceptions
of the FED. This session will be particularly informative for economics, finance/banking and other business
teachers. Discover the potential of partnering with a FED near you. Attendees will receive free DVDs, lesson
plans and resources.
Presente r:
Gloria Guzman, Advisory Board Member, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
The Unforgettable Portfolio Experience
Standard: College/Career Readiness | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Virginia A
This session will demonstrate a step-by-step process for using a school wide theme-based portfolio as an
alternative assessment. Hear how teachers from all disciplines collaborate, analyze and choose the school
wide theme, align the portfolio to the Common Core State Standards and integrate the portfolio into
academy curriculum.
Presente rs:
Jessica Herrera, Counselor, Academy of Finance and Enterprise, Long Island City, NY
Lorena Izzo, NAF Coordinator/Teacher, Academy of Finance and Enterprise, Long Island City, NY
Janina Morones, VE Coordinator/Teacher, Academy of Finance and Enterprise, Long Island City, NY
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To Group or Not to Group: What is the Problem?
Standard: Instructional Practices | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Virginia B
Ever have problems with student group work? This session will explore specific strategies for managing group
work and using project-based instruction. Student co-presenters will give their perspective about project-based
learning and explain how project and collaboration skills contribute to success in school and beyond.
Presente rs:
Richard Molzer, Teacher, John L. Leonard High School, Greenacres, FL
Fran Thew, Teacher, John L. Leonard High School, Greenacres, FL
University Partners and AOHS: Teaming for Health Sciences
Standard: Support for Learning | Theme: AOHS | Level: Intermediate | Room: Taft
Come hear about how a biologist from Caltech supports the Blair High School Health Care Academy. Julie
Kelly has worked closely with teachers to create curriculum and judge senior science projects. She has also
provides students with opportunities to experience life on Caltech campus through field trips, laboratory
tours and “meet and greets” with researchers, students and postdoctoral fellows. Get ideas about how your
AOHS might work in similar ways with university partners.
Presente r:
Julie C. Kelly, Executive Director, Joint Center for Translational Medicine, Division of
Biology, Baltimore Lab, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Video Resumes and Digital Portfolios
Standard: Students’ Career Goals | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Virginia C
Learn about innovative strategies for using Google Docs and LiveBinders tools to capture, store, assess and
share student work through video resumes and digital portfolios. NAF Technology Fellows will share how
they used these methods to better prepare students for work-based learning experiences.
Presente rs:
Erin Bortz, Internship Coordinator, NAF Technology Fellow, Lancaster High School, Lancaster, NY
Heather Hartmann, Academy Director, NAF Technology Fellow, Clarence Central High School, Clarence, NY
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Taming the Master Schedule
Standard: Personalized Environment | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Madison
A master schedule can make or break academy implementation. How can we best ensure a master schedule
that supports both academy student cohorts and academy teacher common planning time? This session
features best practices in developing a school-wide master schedule that supports academies and other
small learning communities. This session will also introduce participants to a new, free online master schedule
guide and resources you can use.
Presente r:
Patricia Clark, Director for Learning and Teaching, College and Career Academy
Support Network (CCASN)/UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The Academy Support Hub (ASH): Your
Link to NAF Tools and Resources
Standard: Data Collection and Review | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Wilson A
This session will provide participants with information on how to use the NAF Academy Support Hub
as well as an overview of updates to NAF’s data tools. The Academy Support Hub (ASH) is an academy
leader’s go-to site for links to the Data Center, Academy Assessment, YOP Snapshots, the Quality Center,
NAF announcements, deadlines and more.
Presente rs:
Tony Asplin, Network Liaison, NAF
Jennifer Geisler, Network Liaison, NAF
Ana Morrison, Network Liaison, NAF
Fred Press, Network Liaison, NAF
Fidelity to the NAF Model: A District Perspective
Standard: Academy Leadership | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Washington 5
Two Career and Technical Education (CTE) Directors from the nation’s fourth and sixth largest school
districts will share tips on sustaining and supporting high quality career academy programs. Presenters will
share their experiences that focus on graduating students who are both college and career ready.
Presente rs:
Dr. Lupe Ferran Diaz, District Administrator, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL
Enid Valdez, District Administrator, Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Getting to the Gold Standard: Advisory
Board Planning and Mapping (Part II)
Standard: AB Membership and Operations | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Delaware A
In the second part of this workshop, participants will hear from a panel of advisory board members on how
to ensure sustainability in their academies, and will have the opportunity to review the needs assessments
developed in the first part of the workshop with these individuals in a roundtable setting. The advisory
board members will provide participants with feedback on their analyses, with an eye towards long-term
sustainability.
Presente rs:
Aazam Irilian, Academy Development Manager, NAF
Morgan Pulleyblank, Academy Development Manager, NAF
Preparing Partners to Work with Students–and Vice Versa!
Standard: Support for Learning | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Washington 1
Get more from your employer partners working directly with students in the classroom as guest speakers,
project mentors and exhibition panelists. This session will explore practical strategies for building “on-ramps”
that make it easy for employer partners to get involved in your classroom and with your curriculum. Then
learn how to prepare them for what they’ll encounter once they get there.
Presente rs:
Theron Cosgrave, Consultant, Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting, LLC, Davis, CA
Michelle Swanson, Consultant, Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting, LLC, Eugene, OR
Step Up: Empowering Students to Design Their Own Projects
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Delaware B
This seminar will cover a way to move past traditional models of student presentations such as PowerPoint,
paper and poster by allowing students to select their own technology tools. The presenter will demonstrate
this model through the eyes of the culminating project for the NAF course, “Delivering Great Customer
Service.” Hear how students created an infographic, smartphone app and video as their main project
components.
Presente r:
Josh Benfield, Academy Director/Teacher, Southern Lee High School, Sanford, NC
AOHT Service Learning: The Lead2Feed Program
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOHT | Level: Intermediate | Room: Coolidge
Come learn how the Lead2Feed program can teach AOHT curriculum while raising funds for local hunger
initiatives in the community. The project also includes free USA Today newspapers to help with literacy and
current events, in addition to the event focusing a positive public relations spotlight on your AOHT program.
Presente r:
Deb Moore, Teacher, Raymond S. Kellis High School, Glendale, AZ
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Monday Morning Strategies for the AOE Classroom
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOE | Level: Intermediate | Room: Washington 6
Join STEM 101 to learn what happens when curriculum is customized to meet the needs of the school
community and its students. Hear tips, tricks and creations from a veteran teacher who has used the
curriculum for three years.
Presente r:
Jason Ebner, Teacher, EDGE Academy (AOE), Antioch High School, Antioch CA
National STEM League: Student Goals and Academic Glue
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Maryland B
Through the National STEM League, an organization for future professionals, students collaborate, create and
compete as business owners or teams specializing in motorsports, rover robotics, addressing the challenge
of fueling society (energy) or combining software and hardware to innovate new things. In this session,
participants will discuss strategies to ensure students see relevance to their personal goals in the lessons
learned everyday and will hear how to motivate students from different academies to work together toward
a long-term, shared goal.
Presente r:
Terri Stripling, President, Ten80 Education, Saratoga Springs, NY
Taking the AOHS Classroom to the Community
Standard: College/Career Readiness | Theme: AOHS | Level: Intermediate | Room: McKinley
Hear the powerful story of how students in one AOHS work side-by-side with EMT/first responders and
healthcare professionals to learn practical lifesaving skills that they use to benefit the community. Explore
strategies for partnering with medical experts and bringing this approach to your academy.
Presente rs:
Pamela Avila, Nurse Educator, Porterville High School Academy of Health Sciences, Porterville, CA
Joanna Madrigal, Student, Porterville High School Academy of Health Sciences, Porterville, CA
When the Well Seems Dry: Leveraging Resources to
Enhance Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Standard: Provides a Work-Based Learning Program | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Washington 2
Does the well of work-based learning seem dry? In a time when work-based learning opportunities seem
scarce, creativity and asset leveraging are essential in providing students meaningful internship experiences
that meet the NAF Internship Gold Standards. This session will provide innovative ideas and a forum for
participants to explore and share best practices and design innovative strategies to secure and develop
sequenced work-based learning experiences for all students.
Presente rs:
Reedy Glasper-Wade, Principal, Palomares Academy of Health Services High School, Pamona, CA
Dr. Camille Ramos-Beal, Assistant Principal, Palomares Academy of Health Services High School, Pamona, CA
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Introduction to ECCCO
Standard: Provides a Work-Based Learning Program | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Maryland C
This is an introduction to the Enhancing College Career Community Options Curriculum that NAF is
developing in partnership with ConnectED and MDRC. An introduction to the curriculum, its assignments
and assets will be discussed and demonstrated.
Presente r:
Kevin English, Instructional Manager, NAF
Mock Interview Strategies
Standard: Provides a Work-Based Learning Program | Theme: | Level: Beginning | Room: Virginia A
Hear how a Distinguished Academy plans and implements a detailed mock interview program that includes
resume writing, dress for success instruction, role play practice sessions, student research and partner-led
interviews. Pick up helpful tips and tools to take back to your own academy.
Presente r:
Allison Schwabish, Director, Northport High School Academy of Fiance, Northport, NY
Tracking, Documenting and Evaluating Work-
Based Learning Experiences
Standard: Provides a Work-Based Learning Program | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Wilson B
This session will focus on the benefits of collecting academy and student-level work-based learning data as a
means of ensuring equity and access. Academy leaders and site administrators will receive information on a
straightforward data collection process and examples of how the information is analyzed, reported and used
to track and monitor work-based learning experiences.
Presente rs:
Cyrice Griffith, PUSD Linked Learning/Pasadena Educational Foundation, Pasadena, CA
Diana Lupercio, Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA
Marisa Sarian, Director, College & Career Pathways, Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA
The Road to Distinguished: Programs and
Strategies that Lead to Success
Standard: Professional Development | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Virginia B
Leaders from two Distinguished Academies share programs, partnerships and strategies that they implement
to enhance opportunities for students in their academies. Participants will leave the session with ideas to
strengthen academies as they proceed on the path to high fidelity to the NAF model.
Presente rs:
Jeff Brown, Principal, Harmony Magnet Academy, Porterville, CA
Scott Dixon, Academy Director, Lancaster High School, Lancaster, NY
Patti Smith, Director, Research and Quality Assurance, NAF
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Hill Day Preparation
Standard: None | Theme: All | Level: N/A | Room: Thurgood Marshall South/West
Talk to policymakers so they listen! Learn how to make the biggest impact in face-to-face meetings with
policymakers and their aides. Experienced advocates and former Hill staff will teach participants how to
share their academies’ experiences with policymakers. This training will prepare Hill Day participants and will
be useful for anyone who wants to influence their state and local leaders. This session is required for Hill Day
participants. Pre-registered participants will receive their meeting itineraries, background materials, leave-behind
packets in this session.
Presente rs:
The Raben Group, Washington, DC
Nancy Mathis, First Take Communications, Washington, DC
Business Partner Engagement: Relationship
Building Best Practices
Standard: AB Membership and Operations Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Virginia C
The local interaction between business partner volunteers and school administrators is critical to the
overall success of the academy. The quality of the interaction falls largely on academy directors and advisory
board members. A business partner since 2010, KP MG has developed a set of best practices that establish
a firm foundation for strong business partner and academy relationships. Members of KP MG’s Corporate
Citizenship Team will be on hand to share their vast experience on what works well and what can hinder
sustainable academy-business partner relationships.
Presente rs:
Meghan Bracken, National Director, Corporate Citizenship, KPMG, LLP, Montvale, NJ
Lauren Cunningham, Associate Director, Corporate Citizenship, KPMG, LLP, New York, NY
Tanya Navas, Region I (Northeast) Regional Director, NAF
The IB Career Related Certificate
Standard: College/Career Readiness | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Wilson C
During this session participants will be provided with the necessary information about the program model
and requirements in order to make an informed decision about adding the IBCC to their school’s offerings.
Participants will learn about ways in which the IBCC can be used to help promote college and career
readiness while increasing access to an IB education.
Presente r:
Natasha Deflorian, IBCC Associate Manager, International Baccalaureate, Bethesda, MD
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THURSDAY AT A GLANCE
8:30-10:00am Plenary Session II: Raising The Bar
10:30am-12:00pm Industry Updates and Theme-Based Learning
12:00-1:30pm Lunch on Your Own
1:15-5:15pm Hill Day
Site Visits
1:45-3:45pm Deep Dive Learning Sessions
1:45-3:00pm Learning Seminar Block C
1:30-4:00pm DC Academy Retreat
3:15-4:30pm Learning Seminar Block D
4:30-5:30pm Academy Team Time and NAF Consultants
Raising The Bar: What it Takes to be Distinguished 8:30-10:00am | Marriott Ballroom
Headlines and Highlights from Academies
Honor the new Distinguished Academies and recognize more than 100 Model Academies.
The numbers keep growing!
News and ideas from John Hinshaw, NAF National Board member and HP Executive Vice President
of Technology and Operations, and Nicki Palmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Network Officer at
Verizon Wireless.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan returns to NAF Next sharing, his commitment to college
and career readiness for all youth. Bring your questions and join the conversation!

Industry Updates and Theme-Based Learning 10:30am-12:00pm
We’ll divide into academy themes for discussions with our corporate partners and theme-based learning.
Academy Theme Location Panelists
Academies of Engineering Virginia A/C Michelle Dutton, Vice President of Corporate Technology, Verizon
Chris Goode, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, EMC
Haden Land, Vice President of Research and Technology,
Lockheed Martin
Academies of Finance Marriott Ballroom Emad Bibawi, Advisory Partner, KPMG, LLP
Joann David, Senior Mangaer, Academic Initiatives, American
Institute of CPAs
Carlye Green, Manager, National Partnerships and Foundations,
Capital One
Academies of
Information
Technology
Thurgood Marshall
North/East
Kyle Slosek, Technical Assistant to the Chief Privacy Officer,
EXCITE Instructor Corporate Privacy Office, Lockheed Martin
Kathryn Nash, Senior Manager of Educational Affairs, Cognizant
Technology Solutions
Nick Xenos, Global Manager, Juniper Networks Academic Alliance
Academies of
Health Sciences
Thurgood Marshall
South/West
Erin Lane, Economist, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of
Labor
Carole Stacy, Executive Director, National Consortium for Health
Science Education
Academies of
Hospitality & Tourism
Washington 4 Suzanne Goodman, Director of Event Management, Moscone
Center, San Francisco Bay Area Events Services
Jeff McCall, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics Group, Global
Sales and Reservations Division, Hilton Worldwide
Marisa Milton, Vice President of Talent Management for the
Americas, Marriott International, Inc.
Lunch on Your Own 12:00-1:30pm
We’ll break for lunch and give you the opportunity to visit a nearby café, restaurant or dine at one
of the restaurants in the hotel. Stop by the registration desk for a list of recommended eateries.

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Afternoon Sessions: Choose Your Own NAF Adventure
We’ll split into groups for the afternoon and your options include Hill Day, Site Visits (pre-registration and
$25 fee required) or staying at the hotel for Deep Dive Sessions or Learning Seminars Block C and D.
Hill Day: Making Our Voices Heard 12:45-5:15pm
Hill Day Plenary 12:45-2:00pm Congressional Office Visits 2:00-5:15 pm
Registered participants will bring their voices to Congress to share the important role NAF academies play
in preparing young people for academic and career success. Hill Day will begin with a welcome and
plenary in the Hart Senate Building from 12:45-2:00pm and lunch will be provided.
(Pre-registered participants will receive their meeting itineraries background materials, leave-behind
packets at the Hill Day prep session on Wednesday, July 9, 2:45-4:00pm - see page 39). If you have any
questions or your scheduled has changed, please contact Jon Kent at jkent@rabengroup.com or at
202-587-2860.
Site Visits 1:15-5:15pm
These behind-the-scenes tours look at the interplay of federal policy, business and industry practice. All site
visits are designed to help participants understand how policymakers and major employers view the larger
vision of preparing youth for college work and life. This year, we’re visiting the Federal Reserve Board,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The National Institutes of Health (NIH),
McKissack & McKissack and tour the Marriott Wardman Park. Please note: Site visits require pre-registration
and a $25 fee. Please refer to site visit confirmation email for meeting locations.
Deep Dive Learning Sessions 1:45-3:45pm
Deep Dive Sessions provide NAF Next participants the time and space to delve deeply into essential issues
for NAF academies. Sessions will be led by dynamic, experienced presenters and provide take home ready
resources to participants. These special sessions require pre-registration.
Deep Dive Topic Location Presenter(s)
Digital Tools for the Classroom Delaware A Naomi Harm, ISTE
How to Increase the Effectiveness of
Washington 1 Michelle Swanson, Swanson &
Common Planning Time
Cosgrave Consulting
Proposal Writing 101: We’re in the
Money and There Are Partners
Knocking At The Door
Washington 5 Patricia Clark, College and Career
Academy Support Network, UC Berkeley
Teaching Project Management Skills in
Your Academy
Maryland C Diane Fromm, Project
Management Institute
Tech Tools For Teams Delaware B Sean O’Neil, Butte County
Office of Education
Work-Based Learning through
Project-Based Learning
Washington 2 Theron Cosgrave, Swanson &
Cosgrave Consulting

DC Academy Retreat 1:30-4:00PM | Wilson A/C
This is a special session for DC educators.
Educators from academies throughout the Washington, DC area will gather to deepen relationships, explore new
ideas and share best practices. Thought leaders and business partners join academy leaders and educators from the
DC area to explore how NAF achieves the highest standards in college and career readiness.
This special session will showcase the unique partnerships developed between the Office of the State Superintendent
of Education (OSSE), District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and Public Charter School Board (PCSB) to provide
world-class college and career readiness opportunities for all students in Washington, DC.
Learning Seminar Block C 1:45-3:00pm
It wouldn’t be NAF Next without an abundance of learning seminars! If you’re not heading to a site visit, Capitol Hill
or diving deep, you’ll get the opportunity to attend one of six learning seminars.
ROOM LEARNING SEMINAR
Harding Internship Tools and Resources
Madison A/B STEM and NAF: Thinking Outside the Box
Maryland B Entrepreneurship: A Blueprint for Success!
Washington 3 Academy Teacher Teams: The Community of Practice
McKinley The Coffee House Project
Learning Seminar Block D 3:15-4:30pm
See page 48 for descriptions. We’re answering your call for more learning opportunities!
ROOM LEARNING SEMINAR
Coolidge How to Really Use Data for Continuous Improvement
Harding NAF Literacy Strategies
McKinley A Roadmap from High School to Engineering Colleges
Madison A/B Using Work-Based Learning to Drive Employer Engagement
Maryland B Classroom Strategies for Work-Based Learning: The Work-Based Learning Toolkit and ECCCO
Washington 3 School/Business Partnerships: A Recipe for Success
Academy Team Time and NAF Consultations 4:30-5:30pm
Use this time to convene your colleagues or meet with NAF consultants to increase your academy’s impact.
Alumni Networking Reception 7:00-9:00pm | Wilson A/C
Hosted by the Alumni Leadership Council, this reception will convene DC-area NAF alumni! Come meet alumni to
network and learn about the growing NAF academy network in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Academy Development Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Board Work-Based Learning

8:30-10:00aM MARRIOTT BALLROOM
THURSDAY
Raising The Bar:
What it Takes to
be Distinguished
PLENARY SESSION II
Come early. Grab a good seat. Day two starts with
20 Headlines and Highlights from
Academies across the country.
Honor the new Distinguished Academies and
recognize more than 100 Model Academies.
News and ideas from NAF National Board member and
HP Executive Vice President of Technology and Operations
John Hinshaw and Senior Vice President and Chief
Network Officer at Verizon Wireless Nicki Palmer.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
returns to NAF Next sharing his commitment to college
and career readiness for all youth. Bring your questions
and join the conversation!

Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan is the ninth U.S. Secretary of Education. He has served in this post since
his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on Jan. 20, 2009, following his nomination by President
Barack Obama.
Mr. Duncan’s tenure as secretary has been marked by a number of significant
accomplishments on behalf of American students and teachers. He helped to secure
congressional support for President Obama’s investments in education, including the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s $100 billion to fund 325,000 teaching jobs,
increases in Pell grants, reform efforts such as Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation
and interventions in low-performing schools. Additionally, he has helped secure an additional
$10 billion to avoid teacher layoffs; the elimination of student loan subsidies to banks;
and a $500 million national competition for early learning programs. Under Mr. Duncan’s
leadership at the Department, the Race to the Top program has the incentives, guidance and
flexibility it needs to support reforms in states. He has led new efforts to encourage labor
and management to work together as never before, and their new collaboration is helping to
drive reform, strengthen teaching, create better educational options and improve learning.
John Hinshaw, Executive Vice President of Technology & Operations, HP
John Hinshaw is Executive Vice President of Technology & Operations at HP. He joined the
company in 2011 and oversees company operations including global information technology,
global business process management, global sales operations, global procurement, global
business shared services, global real estate and global security.
In addition to technology and operations responsibilities, Mr. Hinshaw leads relationships
with some of HP’s largest customer accounts. He also serves as the Executive Sponsor for
HP’s business in India.
Mr. Hinshaw is a member of the Board of Directors at the National Academy Foundation.
He also serves on the Board of Directors of Clique Intelligence. He has also served on
numerous technology company advisory boards and non-profit boards. John’s philanthropic
focus has been on improving secondary and higher education and improving cancer research.
Nicki Palmer, Senior Vice President and Chief Network Officer, Verizon Wireless
Nicola (Nicki) Palmer is Senior Vice President and Chief Network Officer for Verizon
Wireless, the largest wireless company in the United States, with responsibility for planning,
engineering, building and operating Verizon Wireless’ industry-leading voice and data
networks, including its growing 4G LTE network. A premier technology company, Verizon
Wireless operates the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Palmer was Senior Vice President of Global Network
Operations and Engineering at Verizon, responsible for planning, designing and operations of
the company’s global voice, data and IP networks, which span more than 2,600 cities in 150
countries on six continents. In that role, she also led the engineering and operations of the
fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network, which enables Verizon’s FiOS data and TV services.

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Academy Teacher Teams: The Community of Practice
Standard: Professional Development | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Washington 3
How well does your academy team work together? Come hear how teams in academies and Linked
Learning pathways can use ConnectEd’s “Community of Practice” tool to understand the design of high
quality, outcome-aligned performance tasks and units of instruction and the creation of a collaborative
culture of continuous improvement.
Presente r:
Brad Stam, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career, Berkeley, CA
Entrepreneurship: A Blueprint for Success!
Standard: Instructional Practices | Theme: All | Level: Intermediate | Room: Maryland B
Do you struggle with finding strategies to teach entrepreneurship to all students across the curriculum?
This interactive session will give you a chance to understand the impact that entrepreneurship education
can have on your NAF academies, provide several turn-key activities to incorporate entrepreneurship and
identify additional resources for implementation.
Presente r:
Kim Pickering, Extension Educator for Entrepreneurship, Advisory Board Member, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
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Internship Tools and Resources
Standard: Internship Completion | Theme: All | Level: Advanced | Room: Harding
This session, presented by NAF Work-Based Learning Fellows and teachers from Carencro High School’s
Distinguished Academy of Information Technology, features dozens of tools and resources used to facilitate
their internship program. These tools, developed and improved over years of use, cover all aspects of
internship planning, implementation and assessment and will be available for you to adapt and use for your
own program.
Presente r:
Joel Hilbun, Teacher, Carencro High School Academy of Information Technology, Lafayette, LA
STEM and NAF: Thinking Outside the Box
Standard: Support for Learning | Theme: All | Level: Beginning | Room: Madison A/B
Learn how to think outside the box to integrate STEM concepts into core and NAF classes. Participants will
explore ideas on how to create a culture of STEM through monthly celebrations and on how to utilize the
community and advisory board as an integral part of STEM integration.
Presente rs:
Sharon Jones, Academy Director, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, Charlotte, NC
Tamica Stubbs, Teacher, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, Charlotte, NC
The Coffee House Project
Standard: Program of Study/Integration | Theme: AOHT | Level: Intermediate | Room: McKinley
Come hear (and experience!) how this real world project provides students with a hands-on experience in
hospitality and service, complete with live entertainment. This project fits within the Principles of Hospitality
& Tourism course and easily integrates across the curriculum with other subject areas. Learn how you can
implement this project in your Academy of Hospitality & Toursim.
Presente r:
Susan Klevansky, Teacher, Olympic Heights High School, Boca Raton, FL
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