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Tuesday, July 14
 

10:20am CDT

Work-Based Learning in Action: From Practicum to Apprenticeship in Arkansas
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a critical bridge between education and the workforce—but understanding how it is structured and recognized in Arkansas is key to scaling its impact. This panel session will explore the continuum of WBL opportunities in the secondary setting, including Internships, Career Practicum, Pre-Apprenticeships, and Youth Apprenticeships. Hear directly from educators, leaders, and industry partners as they share how these experiences are implemented, aligned to pathways, and designed to build durable skills. Participants will leave with greater clarity and practical insights to strengthen and expand WBL in their own contexts.
Speakers
avatar for Debora Cosen

Debora Cosen

Coordinator of Work based Learning, Arkansas Department of Education/Divison of Career and Technical Education
Work based Learning Coordinator at the Division of Career and Technical Education (DCTE) supporting program operations, data reporting, and compliance for CTE initiatives.

avatar for Patti Priest

Patti Priest

Teacher, Har-Ber High School
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Ross White

Education Divison Administrator, ADE - DCTE - Office of Leadership
Ross White, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), brings a wealth of CTE experience and knowledge to the division. Before serving as vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, a position he has held since July 2019, White was the director of the school’s CTE program... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA

1:00pm CDT

Career Advising That Counts: Leveraging rootEd and DCTE to Support Student Success
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
College and career advising plays a critical role in helping students navigate pathways, make informed decisions, and prepare for life after high school. This session will provide a clear look at Arkansas’ two primary college and career advising models—rootEd and DCTE—highlighting their unique focuses, impact data, and how they support students in different ways. Participants will gain clarity on how each model functions and leave better equipped to determine the right approach to meet the needs of their students and strengthen college and career advising systems
Speakers
avatar for Sonja Wright-McMurray

Sonja Wright-McMurray

Assistant Director of Operations, ADE
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray is the Assistant Director for Operations at the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education. In 2009, she began working for the Division of Career and Technical Education to implement and lead the Arkansas Career Coach Program... Read More →
avatar for Mary Beck

Mary Beck

Regional Specialist, DCTE
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
 
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