Name: Increase Enrollment and Outcomes With a Data-Driven Program Design Plan
Start: 2026-10-07T16:00:00-0600
End: 2026-10-07T17:00:00-0600

Increase Enrollment and Outcomes With a Data-Driven Program Design Plan

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

Torrey's Peak

Effective college and career readiness begins with awareness, and must advance rapidly and intentionally into targeted, high-value instruction. Rockingham County Schools in North Carolina is successfully using data to understand the CTE pathways students most desire, using this information to build programs that attract learners and support career readiness in high-demand employment sectors.

The district has uncovered useful strategies for designing a dedicated CTE high school, using informative outreach to increase enrollment, and helping students make informed decisions about pathways and courses. In this session, presenters will share how:

• Assessment and pathway data informs the district’s decisions on which programs to implement
• Early career exploration is embedded into the middle school curriculum
• Tailored course offerings align with students’ interests and workforce needs

CTE administrators who attend this session will leave with fresh ideas and actionable next steps to improve postsecondary outcomes for all students, regardless of their plans.

Speakers

Christy Hensley

Career Development Coordinator, RCS Career and Technical Innovative High School, Rockingham County Schools

With more than 26 years of experience in Career and Technical Education and a background in accounting and auditing, Christy Hensley brings real-world expertise to her role as a Career Development Coordinator at Rockingham County Schools Career and Technical Innovative High School... Read More →

Alexa Herrera

Career Solutions Manager, Edmentum

Passionate about creating programs and services that align with student interests, Alexa partners with districts to design comprehensive, scalable systems that support current implementation and future-focused planning for career-connected learning as Edmentum’s Career Solutions... Read More →

Nina Walls

Director of Career and Technical Education/Innovation, Rockingham County Schools

Nina Walls, NBCT, has extensive experience in the field of education and has been serving as the Director of Career and Technical Education/Innovation at Rockingham County Schools since August 2000. In this role, Nina has also held positions as the CTE Curriculum and Instructional... Read More →

Sponsors

Edmentum

Edmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs—whether they seek to catch up, stay on track, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum's comprehensive, research-backed learning acceleration solutions with empowered and... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Torrey's Peak

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Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026

Christy Hensley

Alexa Herrera

Nina Walls

Edmentum

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Alexa Herrera

Nina Walls

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