Work-Based Learning - Implementation

Best Practice: Schools Offering WBL Programs

Best Practice: Selecting WBL Coordinators

Time and Travel

WBL Coordination Areas

Work-Based Learning By Purpose

WBL School Folder

WBL Grading Guide

WBL Forms

WBL Teacher Guide

WBL Coordinator Guide

JCPS Career Launch Pathway

Best Practice: Schools Offering WBL Programs

Identify a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator to oversee school WBL programs
- - WBL Coordinator Guide
  - WBL Teacher Guide
Provide WBL Coordinators (or other approved staff) adequate time to conduct worksite visits.
Ensure a WBL Plan for each WBL student with assistance of the Worksite Supervisors.
Ensure WBL Plans are revised as needed to improve work experiences.
Ensure periodic visits of worksites (not to exceed 60 days) to determine adherence to WBL Plan, to ensure student safety, and to ensure student training and supervision.
Ensure all relevant staff review and understand all aspects of their WBL programs.
Ensure WBL students are scheduled appropriately based on student eligibility and all WBL programs are taught by an appropriate certified teacher (type of certification will vary by WBL type and pathway alignment).
Assist students to align WBL experiences to identified career goals in their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and to ensure alignment to IEP (when applicable).
Support ALL student populations in utilizing WBL programs as a path to Career Readiness.
Maintain confidentiality related to the information gathered from the WBL Employer Partner.
Ensure students are prepared for career success for the duration of their WBL placement.

Best Practice: Selecting WBL Coordinators

Careful selection of the WBL coordinator is vitally important and is key to an effective WBL program. The individual selected must be well qualified and must clearly understand the roles and responsibilities. The WBL coordinator must be able to work collaboratively, motivate others, and develop relationships with business and industry.

A Successful WBL Coordinator should be knowledgeable in:

Guiding and selecting students
Enlisting and coordinating with WBL partners
Gaining the confidence of the business and school communities
Assisting students in adjusting to the work environment and making personal adjustments
Motivating students and employers.

Schools offering the JCPS Career Launch Pathway should also designate the WBL Coordinator as the primary pathway teacher. Combining these roles may streamline the implementation of the JCPS Career Launch Pathway, ensuring compliance to policies and regulations, reducing administrative burden, and allowing for more efficient use of resources.

Time and Travel

Daily Schedules: WBL Coordinators should receive one (1) coordination period per day to conduct site visits to provide support to students and employers.
Block Schedules: WBL Coordinators should receive one (1) block period every other day to conduct site visits to provide support to students and employers.
Site Visits:
- - Conducted During Contract Hours may be eligible for mileage reimbursement.
  - Conducted Outside of Contract Hours may be eligible for mileage reimbursement AND extra service pay.
    - - Important! WBL site visit mileage and/or extra service pay (for eligible WBL site visits) must be added as line items to the school's CTE Budget for the upcoming school year. Learn more here.

WBL Coordination Areas

Student Meetings: Individual and group meetings with students regarding internships, job shadows, and other WBL experiences.
Industry Partner Meetings: Building and maintaining relationships with employers, attending networking events.
WBL Coordinator Meetings: Collaboration with other WBL Coordinators and district WBL Supervisor to ensure high quality WBL programs.
Curriculum Development: Updating WBL resources, creating new learning modules, and aligning with industry standards.
Planning & Logistics: Scheduling visits, coordinating transportation, and preparing necessary paperwork.
Site Visits: Conduct in-person visits of current WBL students on the worksite and potential placement sites. As required by KDE, students should be supervised and visited at the worksite throughout the placement.

While schools may elect to send classified staff to conduct site visits, Kentucky regulations require Work-Based Learning courses be taught by a certified teacher for graduation credit.

705 KAR 4:041
SECTION 2(9) The school shall provide work site supervision of the student by a certified or classified staff member on a regular basis throughout the period of time a student is participating in the cooperative education program.

Work-Based Learning By Purpose

Work-Based Learning Defined by Purpose.pdf

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