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Business & Education Collaborating for the Local Economy and Workforce Development. CDE Linked Learning Pilot Program. Linked Learning Pilot Program. Initiative to develop and support systemic, district-wide systems and policy for the delivery of Linked Learning
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Business & Education Collaborating for the Local Economy and Workforce Development CDE Linked Learning Pilot Program
Linked Learning Pilot Program • Initiative to develop and support systemic, district-wide systems and policy for the delivery of Linked Learning • Pursuant to AB 790, CDE is authorized to administer the pilot programs and will facilitate technical assistance and other supports
Linked Learning Pilot Program • Delivers an academically challenging course of study that focuses on a self-selected pathway. • Engages students in a project-based classroom learning. • Provides a safe, supportive school climate in a small learning community. • Holds a promise to increase graduation rates.
School District Participants • AntiochUnified School District • PittsburgUnified School District • Mt. Diablo Unified School District
How Students Will Benefit • Challenging Academics: Provides access to a challenging academic component that prepares students success in California’s colleges and universities, including apprenticeships and other postsecondary programs. • Demanding Technical Courses: Sequence of three year sequence of technical courses preparing youth for high-skill, high wage employment by emphasizing real-world applications • Work Based Learning: Range of experiences at different stages of the high school experience i.e. job shadowing, internships, virtual apprenticeships and school based enterprises • Support Services: Student support services, including supplemental instruction in reading and mathematics.
Industry Sectors PRIMARY SECTOR: Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing SECONDARY SECTOR: Energy & Environmental Sciences POTENTIAL SECTORS ADDED YRS 2-3: Health/Life Sciences
Higher Education Partners • Los Medanos & Diablo Valley College(sector-supported certificate and 2-year degree programs) • CSU-East Bay(sector specific 4-year degree programs) • San Jose State University(sector specific 4-year degree programs) • Cal Maritimeand other interested Higher Ed Partners
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Diablo Delta Corridor Project • Opportunity for MDUSD • Identifies MDUSD as implementing Linked Learning for possible future funding • MDUSD develop stronger partnerships with local business, industry, higher education leaders • Share and learn best practices with partner districts • Jointly identify need for policy changes to support Linked Learning experiences for students • Access professional development for implementing best practices in instructional methodology