Work-Based Learning in Action
Urban & Rural School Insights for Future-Ready Diploma Requirements
Join us for Coffee Talk as we hear from two districts (large urban and smaller rural) as they share how they plan to meet WBL requirements as required by the new Indiana Diploma.
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What to Expect
Date and Time: March 10, 2026 from 10:00am – 11:00am ET
Location: Virtual via Zoom
This webinar brings together two school districts—one large urban and one small rural—to share practical, real-world approaches to building and sustaining effective Work-Based Learning (WBL programs. Participants will hear how each district is meeting (or plans to meet) new WBL diploma requirements, including coordination and oversight, tracking student participation, and collaborating with school counselors and community partners.
The session will feature brief district presentations followed by a facilitated Q&A and idea-sharing discussion, offering participants concrete tools, lessons learned, and adaptable strategies for districts of any size.
Special Guests
- Chard Reid, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Carmel High School
- Wesley Drew, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Carmel Clay Schools
- Matt Miller, Director of College & Career Readiness, Mill Creek Community School Corporation
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