SIEC High School Redesign - Regional Collaborative 2/24/26
Secondary Principals, Curriculum Directors, Counselors, College & Career Coaches, WBL Specialists, Lead Teachers
Time & Location
Feb 24, 2026, 9:00 AM
Huntingburg Event Center, 110 East 14th Street, Huntingburg, IN 47542, USA
About the event
Regional Collaborative- High School Redesign
Date: February 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM EST Location: Huntingburg Event Center
Join us for an updated Regional Collaborative: SIEC High School Redesign, an opportunity for secondary principals, counselors, college & career coaches, WBL specialists, curriculum directors, and district leaders to dive deeper into the evolving landscape of Indiana’s new high school diploma pathways and accountability model.
This year’s session builds upon our spring 2025 collaboration and introduces state-level updates, including increased course and flexibility, shifts in accountability, and implementation insights from schools across the region. Take a look!
Agenda:
9:00 - 9:15: Introductions | Context & Outcomes for the Day
9:15 - 9:45: IDOE Accountability Model Update - Todd Bess, Executive Director, IASP Virtual
9:45 - 10:40: SPECIAL GUESTS: North Spencer HS Students
Overview of SIEC Career Connected Learning - a middle/high school effort - Katy Beck
Students from our first ever SIEC Certified Career Connected Learning School will share how career exploration through self awareness (RIASEC) has impacted their vision of their best possible future selves and how they are now navigating the world of work
10:40 - 11:40: Various
Deep Dive into Level 2 Internship Development
Discussion - WBL Menu of Experiences - Rilyn Bawel
Creative Internship Experiences - What’s next?
Training Plans/Durable Skills - Judy Bueckert
Student Leadership
Info & Regional Hub Opportunity
Middle School
What needs to occur in the student career readiness journey BEFORE high school - Brief Overview
SIEC Middle School Redesign - NEW! Info for your district.
11:40 - 12:15: Creating a Framework for Youth Talent Development - What effective engagement between schools and workforce can look like. Nicole Otte, Director of Workforce Development, Endress + Hauser
12:15 - 12:45: LUNCH/Debrief the Morning
Cost:
Come as a TEAM!!! You are and your team are always welcomed to linger afterward to debrief and work on anything needed before you leave! Our office closes @ 4:00
Individual Registration- $95
District Team Registration (up to 3 individuals) - $120
Registration Information:
Please complete the Registration form to secure your spot. If you are registering for a group, be sure to register each person on the form.