Work-Based Learning

1. Work-Based Learning WA ACTE - August 2015 Debbie McClary Molly King

2. Work-Based Learning Washington State CTE defines work-based learning as: a learning experience that connects knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to those needed outside the classroom. Work-based learning comprises a range of activities and instructional strategies to assist K-12 students in developing or fulfilling their individual educational and/or career plans.

3. Work-BasedLearning Structured Field Trip Job Shadow School-Based Enterprise Guest Speakers Extended Learning Career Mentors Worksite Learning Instructional Cooperative Supported Employment

4. Worksite Learning WAC 392-410-315 (subsections) http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=392-410-315 • Definitions. • The student shall be placed in a worksite that is appropriate to the previous learning experience and educational goals of the student and shall be formalized through a work based learning agreement and work based learning plan. • The work based learning experience shall be supervised by the school. A work based learning coordinator shall be identified in accordance with WAC 180-77-068. • 1.0 credit may be granted for no less than one hundred eighty hours for instructional work based learning experience, and not less than three hundred sixty hours of cooperative work based learning experience, or one credit may be granted on a competency basis as provided in WAC 392-410-315 (1)(f).

5. Worksite Learning • The Worksite Learning Coordinator must provide a program orientation to the worksite supervisor. • There must be a completed Worksite Learning Plan on file signed by the student, coordinator, and worksite supervisor. • There must be a Worksite Learning Agreement on file signed by the student, parent/guardian, coordinator, and worksite supervisor. • The Worksite Learning Coordinator must ensure that the student has received a new employee orientation to the worksite by the worksite supervisor.

6. Worksite Learning Manual The manual has four objectives: • To define “Work-Based” learning and its benefits to a student’s educational plan. • To clarify that Worksite Learning is a subset of Work-Based Learning. • To be a detailed reference for those districts developing Worksite Learning programs. • To be a comprehensive resource for individuals already involved in providing Worksite Learning programs. Work based Learning Manual:http://www.k12.wa.us/CareerTechEd/WorkBasedLearning/WorksiteLearningManual.pdf

7. Worksite Learning-Instructional Student worksite hours 1:1 (180 hours = 1 credit) • The student is enrolled in an approved CTE course that supports his/her High School & Beyond Plan. • The worksite learning experience is embedded in (part of) the course structure and aligned with course competencies. • Work site placement supports course content and learning objectives/competencies. • The teacher/coordinator holds CTE certification in the specific occupational area AND is Work-Based Learning certified. • This WSL experience is (usually) non-paid.

8. Examples of Instructional WSL • Students are: • enrolled in an approved CTE class • placed in an internship with a mentor • either in the high school classroom or at their internship site each day • supervised by their program teacher when off-site via site visits – on a daily basis • Competencies are identified within the course framework • CIE • Dental Assisting

9. Worksite Learning - Cooperative Student worksite hours 2:1 (360 hours = 1 credit) • The student is 16 years of age and enrolled in, or has previously completed, a CTE course that supports his/her High School & Beyond Plan (qualifying class). • Site placement allows for practice and/or growth of learning/competency attained during the qualifying class. • The coordinator is CTE Work-Based Learning certified. • The WSL experience is (usually) paid.

10. Example - Cooperative WSL • Health Science Careers 1-2 ~ course completed • Health Science Careers 3-4 ~ currently enrolled • Student is concurrently enrolled in WSL • Student is placed at a Chiropractic Office • Student is 16 years old or older • Student is paid for 2+ hours per day (180 days)

11. Worksite Learning • Instructional • Is an embedded component of an exploratory or a preparatory course • 180 hours = 1 credit • 1 formal evaluation every 30 hours/6 times per 180 hours • Paid or Non-Paid • Cooperative • Requires a “Qualifying Class” which may be exploratory or preparatory • 360 hours = 1 credit • 2 visits per transcripted grading period • New Worksite Learning Plan every 180 hours • Paid or Non-Paid

12. Worksite Learning The student is enrolled in or has completed a qualifying CTE course. Is student enrolled in a qualifying CTE course that incorporates a worksite learning element? NO NO Student does not qualify for CTE worksite learning experience/funding YES YES Is instructor/coordinator certified in the occupational area represented by the course and the site experience? Is the potential worksite learning experience related to the course? NO NO YES YES Is the wbl experience embedded into the curriculum of the CTE program? NO YES COOPERATIVE WSL INSTRUCTIONAL WSL

13. Worksite Learning Coordinator • The Worksite Learning Coordinator is a certificated school district employee responsible for coordinating worksite learning experiences. • He/she must possess a Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Certificate if coordinating programs through CTE for which the district receives CTE funding.

14. The Coordinator • Insures all legal documents are completed within required timelines • Approves worksites and placement of students • Identifies the worksite supervisor/mentor • Understands and adheres to L&I laws regarding employment and WSL placement • Provides a Program Orientation to the worksite supervisor/mentor

15. The Learning Plan • Shall articulate clear, measurable learning objectives • Shall articulate the connection between the student’s High School & Beyond plan and the worksite learning and the WSL experience • Shall be signed by the student, teacher and worksite supervisor/mentor

16. The Learning Agreement • A contract between four parties: • employee/student • parent • employer/supervisor • teacher/coordinator

17. WSL Orientation • For the student: new employee orientation provided by the employer • For the employer: program orientation provided by the WSL Coordinator • Documentation of both shall be on file for each student – required prior to counting ANY student hours

18. WSL Evaluation Instructional • 1 formal evaluation every 30 hours = 6 times per 180 hours Cooperative • 2 site visits per transcripted grading period (each semester) with regular formal evaluations

19. Work-Based Learning Coordinator • Certification Requirements • Possess a valid initial or continuing career and technical education teaching certificate • Have completed a course in coordination techniques

20. WSL – Supported Employment • Requires on-site supervision by trained personnel or employees of the business who receive training an support fro school pe4rsoneel in working with students with significant disabilities. • Place/train/support model • Learning Plans developed through an IEP process

21. Work-Based Learning Manual:http://www.k12.wa.us/CareerTechEd/WorkBasedLearning/WorksiteLearningManual.pdfWork Based Learning – Employer’s Guide:www.changetheequation.org Questions?