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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FIST-to-FIVEFIST
Linked Learning? Is that like LinkedIn? Lincoln Logs? What in the world is Linked
Learning?????to
FIVEI am leading Linked Learning work at my
campus and could teach this session. Right now. Really. 3
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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).
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This job may not have required post-high school education …
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… but
this one
will.
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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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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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RIGOR & ACCOUNTABILI
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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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Adam StephensAssistant Superintendent, Linked [email protected]
Monica SedelmeierManager, College and Career [email protected]
Gwen TompkinsDirector, Internal [email protected]
Lisa SullivanGrant Manager, [email protected]
http://www.houstonisd.org/linkedlearning