Alternative Education: Work-Based Learning

and Industry Engagement (12.2.20)Chelsea Hunt, MBAExecutive Director Work-Based Learning & Industry EngagementOffice of College & Career Readiness

Today’s Webinar

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Office of Student Support DIVISION AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Counseling

Counseling: Project Aware, Trauma Informed Practices, Crisis Intervention, SELAcademic Counseling: Graduation, Curriculum, Codes, Career Tech, Regents, Transcripts, Alternative Ed

Prevention Services Trauma Informed, Bullying, Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, Violence Prevention

College & Career Readiness

ICAP: Implementation, ResourcesWork-Based Learning: Business & Industry Partnerships, Internships, Community Connections

Family / Community Engagement

Guidance, resources and support for families and schools

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Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP)Empowering Students With An Intentional Plan

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ICAP Alignment: Alt. Ed. CriteriaICAP Requirements 12 of 16 Criteria

■ Career and college interest surveys■ Written postsecondary & workforce

goals and progress toward goals■ Scores on college & career ready

assessments■ Intentional sequence of courses■ Academic progress■ Experience in service learning

and/or work environment

#2 – Effective Instruction#3 – Intake and Screening #6 – State and Local Collaboration#7 – Curriculum #8 – Individualized Instruction#9 – Goals and Objectives #10 – Counseling & Social Service#11 – Individual Graduation Plan #12 – Life Skills Instruction#13 – Arts Education #15 – Students in Grades 6-12 #16 – Vocational ProgramsOffice of College and Career Readiness6

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Work-Based LearningStudent Requirements & Types of Experiences

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Basic ICAP Requirement

Students must complete and record at least one

service or work-based learning activity between

9th grade and graduation.

(70 O.S. § 1210.508-4)

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Service Learning… Work-Based Learning…allows students to learn and develop

through active participation in

thoughtfully organized service

experiences that meet actual

community needs and that are

coordinated in collaboration with the

school and community.

expands academic and technical

learning and accelerates advancement

along career pathways. WBL develops

readiness for work as well as skills that

support entry or advancement of a

particular field.

For more guidance: https://www.okedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SL-WBL-Guidance

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Types of Service Learning

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Advocacy

Direct

Indirect

Research Based

Types of Work-Based Learning

Job Shadowing Career Fairs

Apprenticeships Internships Mentorships

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Postsecondary Opportunities IndicatorWhat does the Postsecondary Opportunities Indicator measure?

How well we are preparing our students for life after high school based on the

percentage of students successfully participating in at least one opportunity including

internships, AP/IB coursework, dual/concurrent enrollment or Career and Technical

Education (CTE) coursework leading to certification.

■ SY 2021 Postsecondary Opportunities Guidance and Course Codes

■ Coursework Report in SSO Guidance - Data available in Real-Time for SY2021

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Service Learning Course Guidance

■ Service Learning (2775) meets the ICAP requirement, but the course code does not count towards the Postsecondary Opportunities Indicator.

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Internship Course Guidelines■ Internship programs can be paid or unpaid

■ Students must be juniors (2790 Internship I) or seniors

(2791 Internship II) to participate in internships

■ Maximum of 2 high school elective hours, of the 6 rigorous

course hours required per school day (2 hours include travel

to internship site)

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Internship Course Guidelines (2)■ Semester course (may be repeated for Elective credit) - up

to 1 credit per semester (per class consistent with concurrent enrollment)

■ Schools should consider opportunities that align with a student’s ICAP and/or Transition Plan for students with disabilities, as well as, discussing items such as insurance and liability with potential employers.

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Internship Course Guidelines (3)■ Internships should be orchestrated and monitored at the

local level.

For more Internship guidance, view Internships FAQs.

Accountability Resources, visit:

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Apprenticeships

■ Broken Arrow P.S.

Internships

■ Hilldale P.S.

Mentorships

■ Oklahoma City P.S.

Career Fairs

■ Chelsea P.S.

Service Learning

■ Edmond P.S.

Senior Virtual Day Guide

■ Sapulpa P.S.

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Best Practices: School District Videos

Interactive Activity

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Work-Based LearningSkill Development & Distance / Virtual Experiences

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Oklahoma’s Workforce Skills Gap

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21st Century SkillsLorem 3

● Flexibility

● Leadership

● Initiative

● Productivity

● Social Skills

Lorem 1

● Critical Thinking

● Creativity

● Collaboration

● Communication

LifeLorem 2

● Information

● Media

● Technology

LiteracyLearning

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Career Awareness (Elementary)

Career Exploration(Middle School)

Career Preparation(High School)

What are students interests, soft skills

and strengths?

How can career exploration increase

soft skills?

How are soft skills aligned to workforce and post-secondary

attainment?

For more guidance, view: Sample ICAP Activities

Sample Service or Work-Based Learning Activities

ICAP: Skill Development

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Distance Learning GuidanceDuring this time of distance learning, students can participate in virtual service or work-based learning activities.

For more guidance, visit www.sde.ok.gov or view: ■ Staying College & Career Ready--Guidance

for Educators and Families■ Return to Learn Oklahoma

Work-Based Learning Resources

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Work-Based Learning: Virtual ModuleStep 1:

Create an Account https://osdeconnect.ok.

gov/login/

Step 2:

Choose “Add” Work-Based Learning

Step 3:

Select “Redeem”

Step 4:

Enter Code

DF53-A703-3E83

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Career Exploration(6th-8th Grades)

■ Scavenger Hunts■ Typewriting Races (e.g.

TypeRacer)■ Job Shadow Your Parent /

Guardian■ Creative Project (Art, BakeOff, etc.)

Virtually Engage Students

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Career Preparation(9th-12th Grades)

■ Career Focused Virtual Reality■ Virtual Escape Room■ Career Interviews or Career Fairs■ Creative Project (Food Banks,

Community Garden or Farming, Social Media Blog, etc.)

Virtually Engage Students (2)

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Education Technology Resources, visit:

https://sde.ok.gov/education-technology

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Career Preparation(11th-12th Grades)

■ A virtual internship is similar to a traditional in-person internship, which includes: attending meetings with supervisor or teammates, completing individual or group projects, learning about the company culture and industry at large and reflecting upon their experience. Virtual internships must follow the guidelines for an internship course, view Internships FAQs.

Virtually Engage Students (3)

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Industry EngagementBegin or Continue Engagement Process

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Interactive Activity

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Partnerships: Getting Started

1. Create a Work-Based Learning Team

2. Identify Resources

3. Consider Local Partners:

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■ Workforce Boards■ CareerTechs■ Chambers of Commerce

■ Cooperatives■ Trade Associations■ Tribal Nations

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Partnerships: Getting Started (2)

4. Develop Outreach Methods:

■ Call, email or schedule a virtual meeting■ Sample Partnership Letter ■ Sample Partnership Agreement ■ Sample Partnership Calendar (K-12)

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For more guidance, visit: https://www.okedge.com/business-community/partnership-guides/

Industry EngagementMaximizing Partnerships

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Partnerships Maximize Community Impact

■ Partnering with businesses, community and

nonprofit organizations, trade associations, and

tribal education agencies ensures students have

the opportunity to gain experience desired

career paths and enhances employability skills.

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Strengthens brand

credibility / value of

organization

Provides internships,

apprenticeships,

mentorships and job

shadowing for students

Promotes opportunities

to engage students and

school districts

Develops a more

qualified and motivated

workforce

Reduces employee

training cost without

sacrificing quality

Increases workforce

talent pipeline

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= Business ⭐ = School Districts

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Interactive Activity

Oklahoma Statewide Event

■ Oklahoma Career Exposure Week

This week-long event held on March 1-5, 2021 connects students with

businesses to give our future talent an opportunity to explore the possibilities that

await them in Oklahoma.

Mark your calendars for this virtual event!

● Watch a virtual connection: https://youtu.be/PuwkDxFcct0Office of College and Career Readiness36

Work-Based Learning: Post-Secondary

The University of Oklahoma (OU): College of Allied Health

■ Job Shadow Program:

students can shadow a

health professional in

their local area (see map).

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Work-Based Learning: Industry

INTEGRIS

■ Student Shadowing Program: non-academic opportunity for

students who are 16 years or older to participate. Students shadow

a variety of clinical areas.

■ Download the Student Shadow Application

For more information, visit: INTEGRIS Student Shadowing Program

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College & Career Readiness Resources■ Visit us online: OKEdge.com

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■ Watch recorded sessions: EngageOK in the Cloud 2020

■ Stay updated on resources: Coronavirus/COVID-19 for Oklahoma

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Contact Information:

Chelsea Hunt, MBAExecutive Director of

Work-Based Learning & Industry Engagement

Chelsea.Hunt@sde.ok.gov

Office of Student SupportDr. Shelly Ellis, Deputy Superintendent

Sonia Johnson, Executive DirectorFamily & Community Engagement

Marissa Lightsey, Executive Director College & Career Readiness

Elizabeth Suddath, Executive Director Prevention Services

Beth Whittle, Executive Director Counseling

Petra Woodard, Executive DirectorAcademic Counseling & Alternative Education

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