Empowering Future Careers: The Impact of Online Courses on CTE Pathways

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: M301

Session Type: Panel Discussion

Presenter(s)

Jayne C. Lammers, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Director, Learning Design
Edmentum
Chicago, IL, United States
WM

William Gordon Morris, M.Ed.

Director, Woolard Technology Center
Kershaw County School District
Camden, South Carolina, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Cara Hachmeister (she/her/hers)

Graduation and Alternative Services Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN, United States

Abstract Description :

Join us for an engaging panel featuring leaders from two U.S. schools, highlighting the crucial role online courses play in career-connected learning. Veteran educators will discuss how student needs and career pathways have evolved, showcasing how their programs have adapted to meet these demands while staying aligned with workplace and graduation requirements. Learn how these courses engage diverse learners through flexible models, the benefits students and educators experience, and the challenges overcome in implementation. Gain valuable insights to assess the potential impact of online CTE courses on your own students, districts, and communities.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: CTE, Career-Connected Learning, Career and Technical Education, Online Courses, Career Pathways

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe the benefits and opportunities that online CTE courses provide in allowing students to exit K-12 education with the skills, experiences, and certifications needed for successful careers valued by them and their local communities.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe how to evaluate online CTE courses for fit within their district’s/school’s career-connected learning programming.