Career Connected Learning: Designing Purpose-Driven Classrooms
This workshop centers what matters most in education: meaningful learning, student connection, and thriving classrooms. It aligns with SIEC’s Career-Ready Initiatives and supports schools with a career-connected vision.
Time & Location
Oct 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT
Jasper, 1102 Tree Ln Dr, Jasper, IN 47546, USA
About the event
In today’s rapidly changing world, students need more than academic knowledge. They need clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of who they are. At the same time, teachers need support, renewal, and practical strategies to create classrooms that are relevant, resilient, and inclusive.
This full-day workshop helps middle and high school educators reimagine their classrooms as spaces where students discover purpose and educators thrive with intention. Through student-centered instructional design and human-centered practices, participants will explore how to align curriculum, classroom culture, and behavior support in ways that foster meaningful learning, strong relationships, and educator well-being.
Through hands-on reflection, collaborative planning, and ready-to-use tools, participants will leave with a clear and personalized plan to create learning environments that build engagement, reduce stress, and connect learning to life.
Participants Will:
Design purpose-driven instruction that reflects student identity, interests, and real-world relevance
Use the RIASEC framework to support career exploration and future-ready learning
Build classroom environments that foster belonging, emotional safety, and student voice
Apply proactive behavior strategies that supports all learners
Explore mindfulness, energy management, and boundaries to support educator wellness
Strengthen classroom culture with empathy, equity, and restorative practices
Workshop Details:
Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST
Location: SIEC, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546
Fee: SIEC Member - $175/Non-member $245
Other Details:
Please bring a laptop computer so online resources can be accessed.
A catered lunch will be provided.
Participants will receive Professional Growth Points.
Deadline to register is 2 weeks before each workshop.
Presenter: Katy Beck
Katy Beck is an Education Specialist at SIEC, where she leads regional work in career-connected learning, work-based learning, and professional development for educators and administrators. With a background in instructional design and educational technology, Katy co-leads the development of SIEC’s Career Certification initiatives, helping schools create student-centered systems that prepare students not just for graduation, but for meaningful, impactful futures. She is passionate about empowering teachers and leaders to inspire purpose-driven learning and create classrooms where every student can thrive.