Work-based learning: Sequenced, Coordinated, and

Scaled

Rob Atterbury - ConnectEd

Reflection

http://www.edutopia.org/collaboration-age-technology-internship-video

What is an Advisory Board?

• Boards can play many roles within an educational system:–Watchdog– Cheerleader–Manager– Planner– Communicator– Resource Broker

Roles of Business and Industry Representatives

• Advisory Board Member• Set standards• Provide project ideas• Input on curriculum• Champion /Advocate• Coach Teachers• Provide Teacher Externships• Field Trip Sites• Provide Service Learning• Tutor/Mentor• Provide Internship• Evaluate Student work (Authentic

Assessment)

Less Intense

More Intense

Tips on Developing Business Involvement

• Tapping formal partnerships• Identifying informal partnerships

• family • neighbors• social

• Establishing a liaison• career technician• staff member• community resource person

Tools of the Trade

• Board recruitment letter• Board thank you letter• Board member job description• Board charter, mission statement or statement of

purpose• Minutes• Goals• Grid

Reflection On Support Services

• Connecting Work-based Learning and Student Supports (Video example)

• http://www.edutopia.org/learning-design

Additional Information

ConnectEd Website:www.connectedcalifornia.org

Rob Atterburyratterbury@connectedcalifornia.org