linked learning job-alike presentation august 2014 adam stephens

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Linked LearningJob-Alike

Presentation

August 2014

Adam StephensAssistant Superintendent of Linked

LearningHOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Linked Learning? Is that like LinkedIn? Lincoln Logs? What in the world is Linked

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FIVEI am leading Linked Learning work at my

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

Explain the Linked Learning approach:

why Linked Learning? why now?

how it fits into the bigger picture of high school transformation

its key components

Identify your own role within Linked Learning

Session Outcomes

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By 2020:

90% of new jobs in growing industries with high wages will require some postsecondary education.

(Carnevale, Smith, & Strohl, 2010).

This job may not have required post-high school education …

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this one

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In Harris County, 1 in 4 adults 25 and over did not finish high school –twice the national average.

ttp://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48201.html

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ENGAGED STAKEHOLDERS

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ENGAGED STAKEHOLDERS

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SOURCE: Alliance for Excellent Education, “The High Cost of High School Dropouts: What the Nation Pays for Inadequate High Schools,” (Washington, DC: 2008).

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Yes … and …

College and career are no longer an either-or proposition. 1

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A NEW GOAL: graduate enroll persist complete 1

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More of the same won’t engage today’s students

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Moving from English to Algebra to World Geography to French to Principles of Engineering to Biology can feel like traveling six different countries – each with its own language, rules, and culture.

Tower of Babel

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H I S D Becoming #GreatAllOverLinked Learning provides a new approach17

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Linked Learning is an approach to education that transforms the traditional high school experience by bringing together strong academics, a demanding technical education, and real-world experience to help students gain an advantage in high school, postsecondary education, and careers.

Students can choose among industry-themed pathways in fields such as engineering, arts and media, and biomedicine and health.

What is Linked Learning?

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What is Linked Learning?

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A comprehensive four-year program of study:

1. rigorous academics: Students enroll in college-prep core courses emphasizing industry-themed real-world applications.

2. real-world technical skills: Students proceed through a CTE program of study (three or more courses meeting industry standards and offering certification)

3. work-based learning: all pathway students engage in meaningful, rigorous, relevant WBL.

4. personalized supports: Students receive the academic, social-emotional, college/career guidance, and transportation support they need.

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Four Pathway Components

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Open and equity-driven enrollment

A diverse, voluntary student cohort

Small school feel 250 – 500 students (9 – 12)

Industry theme unifies instruction

Personalized supports Work-based learning Personalized, relevant learning Student voice and choice

Common features

STUDENT

COHORT

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A pathway teacher team: core and CTE/elective

Common set of pathway outcomes

Intentional course of study A pathway lead teacher and

dedicated administrator Common planning time Collegial data-driven planning Trans-disciplinary projects

Common features

PATHWAY TEAM

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Linked Learning students:

attend high school more consistently (2-4% improvement) and accrue credits at faster rates

are more likely to graduate; less likely to drop out (57% vs. 36% statewide in CA)

enroll and persist in postsecondary programs at higher rates (10+%)

earn as much as $2,500 more annually in the eight years after high school graduation

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The research is in …

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Race to the Top (RTTT-D): Funding

The $30 million federal grant funds our district-wide Linked Learning implementation

By 2018, 27 high schools will offer at least 1 pathway

Feeder elementary and middle schools will provide career awareness and exploration

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RTTT-D Success Measures

SHORT-TERM (2 years):95% LL teachers trained in differentiated instruction

6% LL students aspiring to pursue college education

BY THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD:75% of LL teachers will use differentiated instruction at least 40% of the time

25% LL students on track to CCR (SAT CRS)

60% of all LL cohort students will go on to attain a postsecondary degree within 6 years. 2

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ConnectEd:

has supported the design and implementation of the Linked Learning approach in California, Florida, and Texas.

provides technical assistance and coaching support

ConnectEd: Partner

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Health Science, Fire/EMT

Industrial Engineering, Cyber Defense

Renewable Energy, Environmental Communication,

Energy Efficiency Building and Construction

DesignMADE IT – Milby Academy for Design Engineering &

Industrial Technology

Health ScienceAviation Eng. & Design, Aviation Operations &

Marketing, Global Trade & Logistics

Digital Media & Design (DMD)

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Cohort 2(2015-16)

•Austin•Davis•Houston•Lamar•Scarborough•Washington•Westbury•Wheatley•Worthing•Yates

Cohort 3 (2016-17)

•Bellaire•Jones•Kashmere•Long Acad•Madison•North Forest

Cohort 4 (2017-18)

•LECJ•Sharpstown•Waltrip

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Future Cohorts

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Engaging, hands-on learning with real-world connections

Personalized college and career exploration

Intensive college and career prep

Summer Bridge programs

AP and dual-credit opportunities

College visits

Industry visits and internships

Family supports (e.g., Super Saturdays)

Benefits for students

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Continuation/expansion of effective practices and programs (e.g., AVID, CTE)

Professional development and coaching Additional technology, funds, and supplies

Benefits for campuses:

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Full-time pathway counselor Intensive professional development and

coaching Collegial planning time Cohorted students

Benefits for pathways

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For more information

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Adam StephensAssistant Superintendent, Linked LearningASTEPHEN@houstonisd.org

Monica SedelmeierManager, College and Career GuidanceMSEDELME@houstonisd.org

Gwen TompkinsDirector, Internal PathwaysGTOMPKIN@houstonisd.org

Lisa SullivanGrant Manager, RTTT-DLSULLIV1@houstonisd.org

http://www.houstonisd.org/linkedlearning