ADE Summit 2025

Discover actionable strategies for successful K-8 computer science integration. This session features a panel of educators sharing their real-world experiences, providing practical implementation advice and showcasing the positive impact of CS on student learning. Gain valuable insights to empower your district's CS initiatives.

The mission of Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) is to empower students with the skills and support to succeed in education, employment, and life. Realize how this mission fits perfectly with Arkansas LEARNS to have students ready for enrollment, employment, or enlistment through career ready pathways. A brief overview will reveal how JAG and Career Ready Pathways work together for your students. Then a dynamic panel of JAG Specialists who have successful JAG programs using the JAG Advantage of Trauma Informed Care, Employer Engagement, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) will share how they built their successful JAG programs and how your school can build their JAG program.

As Arkansas continues to strengthen its Employment, Enlistment, and Enrollment (3E) initiative, Virtual Arkansas is committed to providing innovative and accessible Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities that prepare students for success beyond high school. In this session, we will explore how Virtual Arkansas’s flexible and high-quality CTE services empower students—no matter their location—to develop in-demand skills, discover industry-recognized credentials, and connect real-world experience that aligns with the 3E pathways. Attendees will discover:
•How Virtual Arkansas CTE courses and services align with Arkansas Department of Education’s 3E goals and career clusters.
•Real success stories of students using Virtual Arkansas to transition directly into the workforce, military service, or postsecondary education.
•Strategies for schools and districts to leverage Virtual Arkansas’s CTE programs to expand opportunities for students—especially in rural and underserved communities.
Join us to learn how Virtual Arkansas can be a key partner in ensuring that every student graduates with a plan, a purpose, and a pathway to success.