Indiana Early College Summit 2026: Full Schedule

9:40am EDT

Work-Based Learning: Definition, Types & Strategies

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

This session provides guidance on Work-Based Learning as it pertains to the new diploma seals. Topics addressed include the WBL definition, meeting the definition with various WBL experiences, WBL reporting, and WBL resources available from the state to support quality implementation.

Speakers

Sam Rourke

Assistant Commissioner for CTE, Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Linsay Osos

Director for CTE Programming, Indiana Commission for Higher Education

I joined the Career and Technical Education (CTE) team in February 2023 after more than 10 years as a high school social studies teacher. The CTE team transitioned to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) in July 2023 and the move has been a great fit. I am passionate... Read More →

Room Host

Brooke Vollen

Project Coordinator, CELL

CELL Early College WBL 06.03.2026 pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
112

Breakout Session

Core Principle Higher Ed/CHE/DOE
Audience Administrators, Counselors

10:40am EDT

Indiana Department of Education: A-F Accountability

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT

112

Feedback Survey

Explore Indiana’s newly adopted A-F accountability model, including key changes, how grades will be calculated, and what it means for schools moving forward. Gain a clearer understanding of expectations and how to navigate the upcoming accountability cycle.

Moderators

Steve Combs

Director of Early College, CELL

Steve Combs serves as the Director of Early College at CELL, impacting Indiana schools through the Early College High School initiative. He came to CELL with 27 years of experience in secondary education. Steve began his career as a high school social studies teacher and varsity boys... Read More →

Speakers

Ron Sandlin

Chief Innovation Officer

Ron Sandlin is the Chief Innovation Officer at the Indiana Department of Education, where he leads strategic initiatives including school accountability, high school redesign, student pathways, and school transformation. He has spent over a decade serving the State of Indiana in different... Read More →

Early College Network Presentation Accountability pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
112

Breakout Session

Core Principle Higher Ed/CHE/DOE
Audience All

2:10pm EDT

Credentials of Value

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

112

Feedback Survey

This session provides insight on meeting Credential of Value (CoV) requirements for the various new diploma Seals and will share updated resources and guidance pertaining to CoV from the state. Attendees will also receive an overview of how the new Credentials of Value list was compiled.

Moderators

Renee' Cocanower

Senior Coordinator, CELL

Speakers

Sam Rourke

Assistant Commissioner for CTE, Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Mitchell Durnil

CTE Program Manager, Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Joined the Commission for Higher Education in January of 2025. I help the CTE team in overseeing Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and Energy & Natural Resources career clusters as well as the implementation of Work-Based Learning and Credentials of Value under the... Read More →

Linsay Osos

Director for CTE Programming, Indiana Commission for Higher Education

CELL Early College CoV 6.3.2026 pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
112

Breakout Session

Core Principle Higher Ed/CHE/DOE
Audience All

9:40am EDT

10:40am EDT

2:10pm EDT

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