Join WestEd experts and district partners at the Magnet Schools of America Conference in Nashville, TN on April 7–10. WestEd will engage in two insightful sessions exploring the challenges and strategies in desegregation efforts and innovative magnet school themes. These sessions will provide research-based insights, real-world experiences, and collaborative discussions to support educational leaders in fostering diverse and engaging learning environments.
WestEd Presentations
Supporting All Students in Magnet Schools
This roundtable session will highlight how federal Magnet School Assistance Program Grants have been leveraged to overcome common challenges faced by districts. Albuquerque Public Schools will provide firsthand insights into their initiatives.
Date & Time: April 9, 11:00 AM
Presenters: Juan Carlos Bojorquez (WestEd); Thomas Torre Gibney (WestEd); and Albuquerque Public Schools
Breaking New Ground: Crafting and Launching a Next-Generation Magnet School Theme
Explore the real-world experiences of two peer districts implementing new environmental science themes in their magnet schools. This session will provide valuable lessons for districts looking to innovate and expand their magnet school offerings and serve as a near-real-time case study on developing and launching innovative themes.
Key topics will include
- identifying the need for a new theme and its impact on school identity,
- marketing strategies for community engagement,
- recruitment approaches for diverse student populations,
- aligning new curriculum development with state standards,
- the role of community partnerships in theme implementation, and
- overcoming challenges and setting the stage for success.
Date & Time: April 9, 2:50 PM
Presenters: Sara Allendar (WestEd); Juan Carlos Bojorquez (WestEd); Clark County School District; and Albuquerque Public Schools
Don’t miss these thought-provoking sessions, register below!