An Instructional Strategy CTEIG TA Workshop Work-Based Learning: An Instructional Strategy PRESENTERS Angela Higdon – Grant Coordinator, College & Career Readiness NCOE Suzanne Murphy-Grant Coordinator, College & Career Readiness NCOE Welcome audience Quick survey of who the audience is (Teachers, Site Administrators, Counselors, COE or District Superintendents) Acknowledge any CDE staff in room and any members of the CCSESA CTE Workgroup

What is Work-Based Learning? Work-Based Learning is an educational approach, or instructional methodology that uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life, work activities and future career opportunities.  A quality work-based learning program, when feasible, should be an integral part of a more comprehensive program that integrates academic courses and career technical education. Students benefit from work-based learning that connects to classroom instruction.   EC 51760 (a) (d) 51760.1 (e) (4-6) 

Why Work-Based Learning?

Benefits to Students Provides students an opportunity to explore career options first-hand through direct interaction with industry professionals.   Prepares students for both college and career by connecting learning in the classroom with real-world application.   Allows students to apply classroom learning in a professional environment Students have a chance to develop essential skills such as communication, collaboration  and teamwork, all of which are highly valued in various career fields.

Benefits to Industry Partners Creates pipeline for future workforce Engages employees  Brings in fresh insight and new skills Boosts productivity and profitability It feels good

How do we define Quality Work-Based Learning?

Quality Work-Based Learning Focused on college and career readiness rather than only career or job readiness Sequenced and coordinated rather than stand alone Supported by appropriate preparation and follow-up Integrated into the career pathway and connected to classroom learning Driven by student outcomes rather than activities

Quality Work-Based Learning is Work-Based Learning used as an Instructional Strategy!!

Work-Based Learning Continuum

Integrating WBL into Pathway Map CTE topics by month/Is there an opportunity for integration? Brainstorm WBL activities that can support CTE lessons Identify partners and develop a schedule Discuss

Curriculum & WBL Integration How do you determine how & when WBL best fits into your curriculum? Please write on the post-it notes provided and stick on the parking lot poster, in divided sections. Questions- all welcome, if we do not know we will find you a resource. Clarification- a topic presented, and you really were not sure, would like a further explanation. We will address questions and clarifications at the break - or along the way if needed.

Curriculum & WBL Integration How do you determine how & when WBL best fits into your curriculum? Please write on the post-it notes provided and stick on the parking lot poster, in divided sections. Questions- all welcome, if we do not know we will find you a resource. Clarification- a topic presented, and you really were not sure, would like a further explanation. We will address questions and clarifications at the break - or along the way if needed.

WBL Calendar Please write on the post-it notes provided and stick on the parking lot poster, in divided sections. Questions- all welcome, if we do not know we will find you a resource. Clarification- a topic presented, and you really were not sure, would like a further explanation. We will address questions and clarifications at the break - or along the way if needed.

WBL Preparation Student Preparation Online Career Exploration Company and/or Industry research Job Readiness Skills Training - i.e. ECCCO lessons, Workshops Expectations – i.e. Dress, Conduct, Questions to ask Resume Preparation (Mock Interviews, Job Shadows, Internships) Yellow Piece of Paper, Take notes, what you know a little more specific, what do you already know, Popcorn around to see what they know. big questions

WBL Follow-Up Activities Reflection Surveys– Google surveys are a great option!! WBL Google Survey Team Follow-Up Presentations Journal Entries Thank You Letters Yellow Piece of Paper, Take notes, what you know a little more specific, what do you already know, Popcorn around to see what they know. big questions

Partnerships Educators and businesspeople working together toward a shared goal designed to benefit students while at the same time, achieving goals unique to each partner. Go over briefly that the CTEIG grant, Perkins, CTE State plan, uses the Eleven Elements to guide evaluation and programs. Element #2 specifically calls out aligning curriculum to standards- why we are here. Element #1 Leadership at All Levels • Related to Curriculum, Instruction, Course Sequencing, Evaluation Financial Support, Employer Advisory Board Element #2 High-Quality Curriculum and Instruction • Standards-Aligned Courses, School-wide Applications for Aligned CTE Courses, Instructional Practices, Instructional Hours Element #3 Career Exploration and Guidance Element #4 Student Support and Student Leadership Development • Student Support, Leadership Development Element #5 Industry Partnerships Element #6 System Alignment and Coherence • Course Articulation, CTE Course Sequencing, Scheduling,Pacing Guides Element #7 Effective Organizational Design • Collaboration Element #8 System Responsiveness to Changing Economic Demands Element #9 Skilled Faculty and Professional Development • CTE Teacher Credentialing, Professional Development Element #10 Evaluation, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement • California State Tests, Academic Performance Index (API) •Consistent Assessment + Consistent Data Analysis = Consistent Improvement Element #11 CTE Promotion, Outreach, and Communication

Elements of a Strong Partnership Partners collaborating as equals They want to be involved and valued Shared, or at least common interests or concerns Partners bring something to the table A way to measure progress or outcomes Set goals Measure outcomes

Educational Problem Solving The Old Days…… Identify the Problem Design the Solution Find Partners

Educational Problem Solving Today…… Design the Solution Identify the Problem Find Partners

Involve your Partners Ask: For advice Support with WBL On Curriculum On WBL Partner event planning and organization Processes and practices (what works for them) Support with WBL Promotion with potential partners Additional partnerships within the company

Where do we find partners? Advisory Committees Business Organizations Your School District Industry Associations Alumni Parents & Spouses Local College

Recruiting Business Partners Use your already established network and build from there

Network Mapping Activity

Tools to bring WBL into your classroom…. Nepris OC Pathways Career Center Hub California WBL Manual CalCRN

Grant Coordinator/Regional WBL Coordinator Contact Information Angela Higdon Grant Coordinator/Regional WBL Coordinator ahigdon@napacoe.org 707-333-3341 www.wblcalifornia.org Suzanne Murphy Grant Coordinator smurphy@napacoe.org (707) 265-2796