Molalla River School District is providing students with early exposure to careers starting in Kindergarten while building the critical skills needed for success in college, careers, and life using a career-connected, project-based learning approach.

In this 3-part webinar series, Superintendent Dr. Tony Mann and his team will share the successes and challenges they’ve encountered in elevating the quality of education for all MRSD students. At the heart of this transformation is a commitment to professional learning, ensuring all teachers are supported in creating rigorous, engaging, and equitable classroom environments.

Both district leaders and principals will offer insights into how career-connected learning is making a tangible impact in their schools. Join us to explore how systematic cultural change can drive meaningful improvements in education.

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Webinar Series Agenda & Registration

Session #1: Re-Envision Teaching & Learning: A Career-Based Approach

Date & Time: April 9th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM PDT

Overview: Join us for an insightful webinar as Dr. Tony Mann shares how Molalla River School District is transforming education through K-12 career-based learning experiences. From Kindergarten onward, students explore careers and develop the skills, knowledge, and mindset to achieve their aspirations. Walk away with practical strategies to drive meaningful, system-wide cultural change in your own schools and districts.

Session presenter(s):

Tony Mann - Superintendent of Molalla River School District

Session #2: Supporting Teachers in their Shift to Career-Connected Learning

Date & Time: April 30th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM PDT

Overview: Join us for an engaging conversation with Tamara Jackson, Director of Teaching and Learning at Molalla River School District, as she shares the district’s journey in enhancing student learning through career-based projects. Discover how this approach fosters student excitement about future careers while developing the critical skills needed for success in college, careers, and life. Tamara will also highlight the role of innovative professional learning in supporting educators to create classrooms that prioritize rigor, engagement, and equity.

Session presenter(s):

Tamara Jackson - Director of Teaching & Learning at Molalla River School District

Session #3: Bringing Career-Connected Learning to Life

Date & Time: May 14th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM PDT

Overview: Join MRSD Principals as they share their firsthand experiences with career-connected learning in action and the strategies they’ve used to infuse careers into core content areas, summer learning programs, and more. Discover how high-quality project-based learning (HQPBL) is creating meaningful opportunities for all students—especially those historically underserved—to engage deeply and build future-ready skills. Learn how these approaches are preparing students for success while also addressing the new Oregon graduation requirements. This session will provide a flexible, replicable roadmap for change, complete with turnkey tools, strategies, and ideas to bring back to your schools and districts.

Session presenter(s):

David Atherton - Principal in Molalla River School District