HACU's PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium
HACU's 10th PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium is a pre-conference event focusing on high impact collaborative practices implemented between colleges, universities, school districts and the community that have led to systemic change.
The Symposium benefits higher education leaders, PreK-12 educators/administrators and other community stakeholders to be able to promote and empower their communities to implement collaborative practices utilizing the resources and connections highlighted during the Symposium.
The overarching theme for this year is: Translating Best Practices into Actionable Initiatives
"Translating Best Practices into Actionable Initiatives" serves as an ideal theme for HACU’s PK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium because it bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation. This symposium will emphasize the importance of moving beyond discussions and into tangible, impactful actions that can drive real change. By focusing on actionable initiatives, the event can empower attendees to return to their organizations with concrete plans, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
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Friday |
Agenda |
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Onsite Registration / Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 8:35 a.m. |
Opening Remarks from co-sponsoring partner AFT Evelyn DeJesus, Executive Vice-President of AFT and President of the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) |
| 8:35 – 9:35 a.m. |
Panel #1 Reclaiming Our Language: The Importance of Dual Language and Pathway Programs Evelyn DeJesus, Executive Vice President AFT and President of NABE Beatriz Ceja , Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of English Language Acquisition |
| 9:35 – 9:50 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:50 – 10:50 a.m. |
Panel #2 Connecting K-12 and Higher Education through Career and Technical Education (CTE): Preparing Students for the Workforce of the Future. Asa Gordon, Director of Middle and Secondary College and Career Readiness, East Aurora School District 131 Hector Balderas, JD, CFE, President, Northern New Mexico College Leo Gordon, Vice President for Career and Technical Education High Schools, United Federation of Teachers Benjamin Rosenberg, Apprenticeship Manager, Colorado Apprenticeship Hub
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| 10:50 –11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. |
Panel #3 Bridging Horizons: Forging Strategic Partnerships for Educational Excellence Jesús G. Rodríguez, Ph.D, Deputy Superintendent, Aurora Public Schools Katherine Doss, Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment, Dallas College Linda Osterlund, Ph.D, Academic Dean, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. Aurely Garcia Tulloch, Senior Research Assistant, Teachers College, Columbia University |
| 12:00-1:15 p.m. |
Networking Lunch Keynote--Leveraging Latino Leadership: Advancing Equity in Challenging Times Joe Garcia, JD, Chancellor, Colorado Community College System |
| 1:25- 1:30 p.m. | Remarks from Dr. Antonio Flores, President Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Collective Debrief and Calls to Action Evelyn DeJesus (Executive Vice President of AFT and President of NABE) |
To register, click here.
For additional information, please contact:
HACU at 210-692-3805