Developing Regional Work-Based Learning Systems @NAFCareerAcads z
Presenters Alliance for Linked Learning, Oxnard CA: Jim Rose, Director, Career Pathways and Community Partnerships East Bay Career Pathways: Rebecca Lacocque, East Bay Career Pathways Director, Peralta Community College District Pasadena Unified School District: Marisa Sarian, Interim Assistant Supt., Secondary Education NAF: Rich Tulikangas, Director of Work-Based Learning
Objectives Review the context for Work-Based Learning and Regional Systems Understand the WBL Institute Model and Action Planning Learn about Regional Institute Results from 3 CA sites & contexts Consider how Institute participation could benefit your own pathways, school districts, regions
Work-Based Learning is an instructional strategy that: Connects what students are learning in class with the world of work Provides students a continuum of experiences of career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation Aligns with intentional student learning outcomes Prepares students for success in post-secondary education and careers Benefits the student, the business partner, and the high school Involves interaction with business partners
Work-Based Learning Continuum Develop student interest by showcasing the broad variety of potential careers Student led exploration of their careers of interest and required education and/or training Extended amount of time in the workplace building, demonstrating and being assessed on skills
Regional Work-Based Learning Systems Local Regional State National
Why take a regional approach to WBL? Business operates regionally Workforces are regional Alignment with other regional organizations Economies of scale Systems of support for educators Seamless pathways for students
Work-Based Learning Institute METHODOLOGY: Convene Regional team of committed leaders Provide facilitated sessions - team members focus on the work Broker content expertise and assistance Conduct action planning OUTCOMES: Development of high quality WBL Plan with responsibilities & timeline Understanding of WBL systems framework Understanding of WBL supports and resources from NAF & partner organizations
Regional WBL Systems Model Evolution of model funded by the Irvine Foundation, revised by NAF and Jobs for the Future 1. Goals and Objectives 2. Governance and Decision Making 3. System, Tools, and Personnel Resources and Capacity 4. Curriculum and Programs 5. Structure, Funding and Development 6. Student and Community engagement 7. Metrics and Reporting 8. Stakeholder Management and Communication
Pasadena Unified School District Marisa Sarian, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education z
WBL Support in Pasadena College & Career Pathways established in 2010 (Irvine grant) Two WBL liaisons hired to initially support 6 Pathways Pathways/Academies expanded to all high schools in 2014; needed to change WBL support to adequately support 10 Academies (currently 44% of high school population in Academies) New graduation requirements for class of 2019 and beyond Became a NAF district in 2015 and began a systemic/regional approach to WBL using CCPT grant funds and regional connections
Regional WBL System in Pasadena Robust partnership with Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the ARMORY Center for the Arts commitment to continue beyond CCPT grant College & Career Pathways established in 2010 (Irvine grant) Two WBL liaisons hired to initially support 6 Pathways Regional approach to Advisory Board Pathways expanded to all high schools in 2014; needed to change WBL support to adequately support 10 Pathways (currently 44% of high school population in Pathways) development RobuNAF district in 2015 and systemic/regional approach to WBL Collaborating with LA Hub of Excellence Streamlining data entry and tracking of student experiences
NAF WBL Institute REGION: Pasadena TEAM: Marisa Sarian PUSD), Lanisha Kelly (PUSD), Sofia Valadez Paez (PUSD), Janine Christiano (ARMORY Center for the Arts), Amy Foell (Pasadena Chamber of Commerce) TEAM WBL INSTITUTE GOALS 1. Create sustainability Plan for WBL Region 2. Communication Plan for regional WBL system 3. Create Visual Representation of Work Based learning systems 4. Revise and standardize Medallion requirements for Academy students and internship process/paperwork
Next Steps Involve key team members and Academy Lead Teachers in implementing goals and processes Focus on tools and mechanism to assess quality of WBL experiences (not just quantity) Continue to improve career readiness efforts for non-academy students Continue to increase Dual Enrollment offerings and WBL opportunities with Pasadena City College
Alliance for Linked Learning Jim Rose, Director, Career Pathways and Community Partnerships z
Short History of WBL in OUHSD 2006-07 First Academy established 2007-2011 CPA Academies proliferate 2012 AB 790 Designated as a Linked Learning District 2013 First NAF academy models adopted 2014 $6 Million CCPT grant expands NAF models Hired: Director, Business Intermediary, Designated Learning Design Coach Participation in first NAF WBL Institute, Dallas 2015 22 open academies; 16 NAF -- 6 CPA Hired: Work-Based Learning Coordinator Participated in NAF Regional WBL Institute
A Regional Approach Why go regional? WBL requires many partners Any one business can overlap a number of different academy themes Work smarter, not harder by leveraging existing community resources, e.g, WDB, Health Care Districts, municipal partners, military partners, public service groups, chambers of commerce
Institute Deliverables #1 WBL Regional Model Convene a steering panel of academy leads and advisory board leads to establish a model for all committees Roll out the model to all academy boards Re-convene the steering panel periodically to report on best practices #2 Formalize articulations for each of our 22 pathways with post-secondary partners
Institute Deliverables #3 Establish a process for identifying intentional student outcomes for WBL Create a graduate profile to drive the expected outcomes Set protocols for WBL to ensure that staff and students are recognizing the outcomes
Institute Deliverables #4 Involve and expand business partnerships #5 Develop a pro-active marketing plan #6 Foster, maintain, and leverage existing relationships
Next Steps Implement the plan Start a lunch time guest speaker series Continue successful events such as Academy for a Day, Sweets at the Beach, Add a marketing plan to the team calendars Utilize existing resources such as chamber newsletters, STEM Stew meetings, WDB subcommittees, VC Alliance newsletters, etc. Establish annual stakeholder report for advisory boards Recognize outstanding business partners locally and at board meetings annually
East Bay Career Pathways Rebecca Lacocque, East Bay Career Pathways Director z
Intermediary Infrastructure Workbased Learning Liaisons (K12), 1 Workforce Coordinators (CC), 1 Workbased Learning Liaisons (K12), 6 Workforce Coordinators (CC), 4 Workbased Learning Liaisons (K12), 4 EAROP w/ SL, CV, HWD Chambers, ACWIB ACOE Workforce Coordinators (CC), 1
WBL Institute Goals & Context Client Relations Management System & WBL Platform WBL Liaisons, Intermediaries, Workforce Coordinators
Team Pathway Lead (OUSD) Pathway Coach (OUSD) Work-based Learning Coordinator (OUSD) Linked Learning Director (OUSD) Three industry partners Career Ladders Project East Bay Career Pathways & Hub staff
Outcomes Action plan for activities and scaling (OUSD) Best practices for regional scaling (EBCP/Hub) Node and committee work clarified inventories, self-assessment, advisory boards, WBL platform, CRM
Pre-Institute Work Institute Application Vision for WBL & Institute Goals Team Selection Identify which regional partners you need WBL Self-Assessment Progress & priority against WBL System Elements
What s Next? California/Region 4 WBL Institute in the fall NAF WBL professional development opportunities: WBL 101, WBL 201, WBL Practitioner Training Compile results from institute participating sites Develop roll-out strategy for institute replication across the network
Questions & Comments
Contact Information Jim Rose, Oxnard/Central Coast Partnership: Jim.Rose@ouhsd.k12.ca.us Rebecca Lacocque East Bay Career Pathways: rlacocque@peralta.edu Marisa Sarian, Pasadena Unified School District: sarian.marisa@pusd.us Rich Tulikangas, NAF: rtulikangas@naf.org