Bring the CONNECT Framework to your community.
Dr. Johanna David-Tramantano works with school districts, conferences, and community organizations to build the systems, skills, and structures that move students from high school into college — and keep them there.
Three ways to bring CONNECT to your school or district.
Whether you need an inspiring keynote, a hands-on professional development day, or sustained support over time — there's a way to work together that fits your community's needs.
An energizing, research-grounded keynote that reframes college readiness — not as a checklist, but as a community responsibility. Dr. JDT makes the case for why the CONNECT Framework matters, what the data tells us about where students are falling behind, and what schools, families, and community partners can do right now to mobilize for post-secondary success.
- Ideal for conferences, district leadership days, and parent nights
- Customized to your audience and community context
- Includes a Q&A and framework overview handout
- Available in-person or virtually
A hands-on, immersive introduction to the CONNECT Framework designed for high school faculty and counselors. Participants move through the research, explore each of the seven competencies, and work in collaborative groups to build an action plan tailored to their unique school community. Participants leave with tools they can use immediately.
- Full-day format (6–7 hours) with built-in application time
- Research grounding + practical strategy for each competency
- Collaborative action planning by department or grade level
- Participant workbooks and resource packet included
For schools and districts that want to go deeper — beyond a single event. This retainer engagement provides sustained, personalized support as your team builds out a college readiness culture aligned to the CONNECT Framework. Dr. JDT works alongside your leaders, counselors, and faculty over time to review data, refine your approach, and solve the problems that show up along the way.
- Monthly coaching calls with school and district leadership
- Review of school data, transition plans, and program design
- Support building or refining a college readiness program
- Responsive email access between sessions
What Dr. JDT speaks about.
Every presentation is customized to your audience. These are the core topics Dr. JDT is most frequently invited to address.
A research-grounded look at why students are arriving at college underprepared — and why the answer isn't more rigor, but more intentional preparation. Introduces the CONNECT Framework as a practical, community-wide response.
Keynote · LeadershipA deep dive into the seven interconnected competencies — Communication, Organization, Networking, Navigating Technology, Engagement, Collaboration, and Transition — and how each one predicts first-year college success.
Keynote · PD WorkshopCollege readiness isn't only a school responsibility. This session helps educators, families, and community partners understand their role — and gives them concrete strategies for working together to support students through the transition.
Parent Night · CommunityThe gap between acceptance and enrollment is one of the most critical — and most overlooked — moments in a student's educational journey. This session equips counselors and educators with tools to prevent summer melt and ensure students actually arrive.
Counselors · TransitionAs an educator, instructional coach, and school leader who has worked across both K–12 and higher education spaces, I found CONNECT to be an incredibly thoughtful and needed resource for today's students, families, and educators. Dr. Johanna David-Tramantano brings together research, practical strategies, and genuine compassion in a way that feels both highly credible and deeply human.
From inquiry to impact.
Complete the inquiry form below or email directly. Tell Dr. JDT about your community, your audience, and what you're hoping to accomplish.
A 30-minute conversation to understand your school or district's context and design the right experience for your team.
You receive a proposal tailored to your goals, timeline, and community — not a one-size-fits-all package.
Dr. JDT shows up prepared, energized, and ready to make the day memorable and useful — for educators, leaders, and families.
Upcoming speaking engagements.
Catch Dr. JDT live — at a library, conference, or district event near you. More dates added throughout the year.
Let's talk about what your community needs.
Whether you're planning a conference, a district PD day, a parent night, or something in between — Dr. JDT would love to hear from you. Fill out the form and expect a response within 48 hours.
"This book was written for district and school leaders, educators, school counselors, and community partners who refuse to let students fall through the cracks."
— Dr. Johanna David-Tramantano
Send an Inquiry
Ready to bring the CONNECT Framework to your school, district, or conference? Email Dr. JDT directly and she'll get back to you within 48 hours.
- → Your name, role, and organization
- → Which offering you're interested in
- → Your event date or timeline (if you have one)
- → A brief description of your audience and goals
You'll hear back within 48 hours.