moving academies forward on a work-based learning plan: a larger systems approach

Moving Academies Forward on your WBL Plan as Part of a

Larger Systems ApproachMorgan Pulleyblank

Aazam Irilian

Academy Development ManagersWestern Region

National Academy Foundation

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The National Academy Foundation Model

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NAF’s Definition of Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning refers to a continuum of activities, both in and outside the

classroom, that provide opportunities for students to connect what they are

learning in the classroom to the world of work; to learn about careers and the

education and training requirements for occupations within and across industries; to identify career interests and aptitudes, and to use the workplace for both learning

and applying college- and career-readiness skills and knowledge.

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Move to the side of the room that expresses your opinion

Work-Based Learning is an important part of my academy’s curriculum

AGREE DISAGREE

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Move to the side of the room that expresses your opinion

My advisory board doesn’t do enough to help me get paid internships

AGREE DISAGREE

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Move to the side of the room that expresses your opinion

I know how to prepare my students to be successful in an internship

AGREE DISAGREE

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Move to the side of the room that expresses your opinion

My whole academy team contributes to the work-based learning experiences of my students

AGREE DISAGREE

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NAF Standards for Work-Based LearningSTANDARD 1: PROVIDES A WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM

All students complete a sequenced set of work-based learning experiences as defined by the Internship Gold Standards.

STANDARD 2: INTERNSHIP COMPLETION

The academy develops and sustains a program of compensated internships for all students.

STANDARD 3: STUDENTS’ CAREER GOALS

Students, teaching staff and internship providers collaborate to support the student’s career goals.

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Work-Based Learning InventoryIndicate where you are CURRENTLY doing work-based learning, by activity and grade•Put a “+” where you are proud of the work you are doing•Put a “√” in each box that you are doing, but might want to increase in quality or quantity

Circle the top three activities that you want to implement or increase

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Reflection•At your tables, answer the following questions:

How can I increase the quantity and quality of my top priority WBL activities?

Whose support will I need to make this happen?

What are potential stumbling blocks?

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Action PlanGoal Action Steps Timeline Person

ResponsibleMeasures of Success

Increase business partner representation to 50% of Advisory Board

Ask each business partner to recruit one peer for next meeting

Before August Board meeting

AB liaison 2 new AB members from current AB networks

Make a presentation in front of chamber of commerce

July CoC meeting

Pathway lead CoC knows more about our needs

Ask parents if they know a business person who might be interested

Send leaflet home before school ends

Pathway Counselor

1 new AB member from parent networks

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Implementation•At your tables, pick ONE WBL activity that someone put in their plan•Answer the following questions:

HOW does this activity support students’ college- and career-readiness?

WHOSE support do you need to successfully implement it?

What are THREE NEXT STEPS that you would have to take to implement this activity?

•Be ready to share out!

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Resources•NAF Work-Based Learning Guide: www.naf.org/wblguide

•Work-Based Learning Plan: www.tinyurl.com/WBLplan

•NAF Resources Page: www.naf.org/resources-teachers-administrators

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Aazam IrilianAcademy Development Manager, Western RegionNational Academy Foundation

airilian@naf.org415-692-4644

Morgan PulleyblankAcademy Development Manager, Western RegionNational Academy Foundation

mpulleyblank@naf.org510-957-8140

Please reach out!

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NAF Standards for Advisory BoardsSTANDARD 1: ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

A formally organized advisory board operates with broad-based community representation.

STANDARD 2: SUPPORT FOR LEARNING

Advisory board members actively support teachers and help students attain increased levels of college and career readiness.

STANDARD 3: SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY

The advisory board supports the development and sustainability of the academy.