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The 2021 Summer Bash is Powered by Two Leading Networks in Experiential Education.
The 2nd Annual NExT+CAPS Summer BASH will take attendees on a journey from awareness of proven strategies to taking actual action steps in addressing the opportunity gap in K-12 education through Profession-Based Learning. This innovative summit is led by Northeastern University’s NExT and the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Network.

Center for Advanced Professional Studies
CAPS programs are nationally recognized innovative high school programs. Students fast forward into their future and are immersed in a professional culture, solving real-world problems, using industry tools, and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow.

Network for Experiential Teaching & Learning
Based in Northeastern’s Graduate School of Education, NExT serves as a free, collaborative platform where our members develop high-impact experiential teaching and learning practices; share ideas, lesson plans, and other resources; generate and distribute research-based in school and classroom practices; and advance their own professional development through timely, relevant and accessible programming. We’re here to help you connect, collaborate and thrive.
2021 Summer BASH Agenda
Narratives of resilience, solution-finding, and inspiration; catalyzing empowered leaders focused on Profession-Based Learning as a means of addressing opportunity gaps in K-12 schools. Participants will engage in action-oriented planning and networking with educators, industry pros, and higher education stakeholders.
Sessions originated on Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Welcome & Opening Keynote
Advancing ProBL Breakout Session
- Breakout A > Classroom: Explore & Start
- Breakout B > Program Level: Explore & Start
- Breakout C > Program Level: Grow
Giving Back & Social Capital Impacts Panel Discussion
Perspectives & Practices in ProBL Breakout Session
- Breakout D > The Art of Coaching Authentic Projects
- Breakout E (x6) > Systems Leadership: Transforming the K-12 Landscape
- Virtual Profession-Based Learning: Process, partners, and projects in online spaces
- System Leadership: Transforming the K12 landscape & opportunities
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Fostering forward-thinking in K12 classrooms, schools, and districts
- Elementary Profession-Based Learning: Examining promising practices for early learners
- Middle School Profession-Based Learning: Engaging learners through inquiry and opportunity
- High School Profession-Based Learning: Closing opportunity gaps through student-centered learning
Closing Keynote & Taking Next Steps
What is the Summer BASH About? Who is it for?
Powered by Northeastern University’s NExT and the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Network, the 2nd Annual NExT+CAPS Summer BASH will take attendees on a journey from awareness of proven strategies to taking actual action steps in addressing the opportunity gap in K-12 education through Profession-Based Learning.
The Summer BASH is a one-day virtual summit for educators and anyone who knows the power of bringing education and business professionals together to develop an ecosystem focused on student purpose while meeting the workforce needs of the world now and into the future. This event promises to be engaging while scaling Profession-Based Learning practices to all students and communities around the globe.


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