2026 Badge Summit: Full Schedule

2026 Badge Summit @ CU Boulder
In-person July 13-15 | Online August 4

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1:30pm MDT

Designing for Skills Visibility Across Learning Pathways

Monday July 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

How might we help learners show what they know—and have it recognized—as they move between school, work, and training? Join Colin and Meghan for a rapid design sprint tackling the translation gap: learners have skills, but can't prove them in ways employers and educators trust. Through hands-on facilitation, you'll prototype practical solutions using real scenarios. Leave with tools and peer connections to advance skills recognition in your context.

Speakers

Meghan Raferty

Education Designer, Education Design Lab

Meghan brings expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, durable skills, and performance assessment to Education Design Lab as an Education Designer working on the XCredit team. She’s responsible for leading the improvement and expansion of our skills validation tools, establishing a new suite of skills validation services, and supporting the work of the Skills Validation Network.Prior to joining the Lab, Meghan served as a freelance educator, specializ... Read More →

Colin Reynolds

Senior Director, Strategy & Impact, Education Design Lab

Colin Reynolds brings over 15 years experience as a classroom teacher, instructor, administrator, and consultant to Education Design Lab as a Strategic Impact Director. Colin’s projects include Experience You, Last Mile to Hire, and advises on projects related to learning an... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
UMC 285+287 (Aspen)

T3, In Person

3:45pm MDT

Help! I'm not a nerd! (but I think I want to do an LER)

Monday July 13, 2026 3:45pm - 5:45pm MDT

Glen Miller Ball Room

The world of LERs and digital credentialing can feel overwhelmingly technical. However, in reality, the people best positioned to implement them are probably not tech experts - nor should they need to be. This session will guide people who are LER curious toward resources they can leverage to get started and navigate the technical aspects in an approachable way.

Speakers

Madelyn Rahn

Network Director, SkillsFWD

Madelyn Rahn is a strategist, consultant, and convener working at the intersection of workforce development and technology, with a focus on building policies and systems that create pathways to economic success. Her work focuses on translating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 3:45pm - 5:45pm MDT
Glen Miller Ball Room