1. 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

2. 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 (a) (d) (e) (4-6) 

3. Why Work-Based Learning?

4. 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.

5. 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

6. How do we define Quality Work-Based Learning?

7. 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

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

9. Work-Based Learning Continuum

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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 # Leadership at All Levels
• Related to Curriculum, Instruction, Course Sequencing, Evaluation Financial Support, Employer Advisory Board
Element # High-Quality Curriculum and Instruction • Standards-Aligned Courses, School-wide Applications for Aligned CTE Courses, Instructional Practices, Instructional Hours Element # Career Exploration and Guidance
Element # Student Support and Student Leadership Development • Student Support, Leadership Development
Element # Industry Partnerships
Element # System Alignment and Coherence • Course Articulation, CTE Course Sequencing, Scheduling,Pacing Guides
Element # Effective Organizational Design • Collaboration
Element # System Responsiveness to Changing Economic Demands
Element # 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

19. 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

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

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

22. 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

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

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

25. Network Mapping Activity

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

27. Grant Coordinator/Regional WBL Coordinator
Contact Information
Angela Higdon
Grant Coordinator/Regional WBL Coordinator
Suzanne Murphy
Grant Coordinator
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