1. The Individualized Learning Plan: A Promising Practice for Career and Workforce Readiness V. Scott Solberg and Christopher East, University of Wisconsin-Madison July 2, 2009 CEW Cream series: title slide

2. Main Points Identify promising state ILP practices Describe power of ILPs to link career and workforce development

3. Policy Analysis Reviewed policies of 14 states with ILP mandates Interviewed state administrators who oversee ILP compliance Examined states according to six criteria

4. Policy Questions Date of ILP Implementation State Administrative Office Connection to Career Pathways Formal Career Curriculum Adequate Funding Connection to Special Education

5. Promising ILP Practices DelawareIdaho KentuckyLouisiana New MexicoSouth Carolina Washington

6. Defining an Effective ILP Identify course selections Coordinate learning experiences (e.g., career exploration) Prepare for post-secondary success

16. ILP Category/TopicsSample Artifacts My Activities Extra-Curricular Activities Athletics Volunteer/Community Service Learning Leadership Activities Leisure Activities Workforce Indicators Collaboration Communication Critical thinking and problem solving Creativity Leadership Technology/media skills

17. Sources http://www.careerclusters.org/index.php www.21stcenturyskills.org Wiscareers.wisc.edu Iel.org.

18. V. Scott Solberg, Ph. D. Associate Director of Research, CEW ssolberg@education.wisc.edu Christopher East, Senior Outreach Specialist, CEW christopher.east@education.wisc.edu www.cew.wisc.edu CEW Cream series: last slide