Kick-off NAF Next with a program that addresses your leadership needs. This gathering opens with a panel discussion on what it takes to lead a NAF academy.

2. Introductions
Susan Katzman , NCAC, President Emerita
Erika McLaren district
academy coordinator
and Jeff Draves
academy director
Strong district/academy
relationships- cooperation
Brevard
County, FL
Gabby Rosillo
academy coordinator
WBL- using the ECCO
program to row wbl in the
academy
LA, CA
Dana Rivas, Academy
coordinator
Growing the theme across
subject areas
Elizabeth, NJ
Daniel Mesick,
Principal Como HS
Taking the NAF model
seriously, using the action plan
to increase fidelity
St. Paul, MN

3. Brevard County, FL
74,861 students, 33% minority enrollment
10th largest of 67 school districts in Florida
48th largest district in the United States
5 NAF Academies (3 AOF, 2 AOHT)
Viera High School
1,997 students, 21% minority enrollment
Largest of 16 high schools
Academy of Business & Finance, Grades 9 – 12,
167 students, 21% minority enrollment, 7% FRL

4. Strong District/School
Relationships
• Strong leadership at academy
level/district maintains a support role
• District takes responsibility for issues
that occur across sites
• Academy is responsible for issues
specific to the academy
• NAF strong data collection efforts
benefits both district and academy

5. LAUSD, CA
District size, demographic
School size, demographic
Academy size, demographic

6. Engage the Community
 Extend classroom learning by
involving subject area teachers in
the academy
• Create many opportunities for
academy students by engaging
Advisory board
• Expand capacity by increasing
enrollment in 9th grade first and
then throughout the academy

7. Elizabeth, NJ
District size, demographic
School size, demographic
Academy size, demographic

8. Increase WBL Capacity
 Get involved in ECCO
 Find ways to address students that
are unavailable for summer
internships
 Integrate WBL across subjects
 Increase advisory board support

9. St. Paul, NM
District size, demographic
School size, demographic
Academy size, demographic

10. Action Planning
• Identify standards for improvement
• Increase recruitment
• Engage advisory board
• Partner with local college