Work-Based Learning - School Implementation

Work-Based Learning

School Implementation

High School Quick Guide with Links

School Implementation

Schools should consider the following:

Select a coordinator to monitor and support Work-Based Learning (WBL) Programs in your school.
- - WBL Coordinator Guide
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).
Ensure student WBL experiences aligned to identified career goals in their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and ensure alignment to IEP (when applicable).
Ensure students are prepared for career success for the duration of their WBL placement.
Support ALL student populations in utilizing WBL programs as a path to Career Readiness.
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, and provide the WBL Coordinator and/or other approved staff adequate time to conduct worksite visits. *See Time and Travel Considerations below.

Time and Travel Considerations

Daily Schedules: WBL Coordinators should receive one (1) coordination period per day to conduct site visits to provide support to students and employers and ensure compliance with WBL program standards.
Block Schedules: WBL Coordinators should receive one (1) block period every other day to conduct site visits to provide support to students and employers and ensure compliance with WBL program standards..
Site Visits:

Conducted During Contract Hours may be eligible for mileage reimbursement through the school's CTE Budget.
Conducted Outside of Contract Hours may be eligible for mileage reimbursement AND extra service pay through the school's CTE Budget.

Important!
WBL site visit mileage and/or extra service pay (for eligible WBL site visits) must be added as separate line items to the school's CTE Budget for the upcoming school year.
Learn more here.

Selecting a WBL Coordinator

Coordinators should be knowledgeable in:

Guiding students towards career success.
Coordinating with students, staff, guardians, and employers.
Gaining the confidence of our local business and school communities.
Assisting students in adjusting to their work environment.
Motivating staff, students and employers.

Coordination Areas

Student Support: Providing and sharing career skills support and work placement support to current WBL students.
Employer Support: Building and maintaining relationships with employers.
Staff Support: Supporting CTE teachers and other staff in designing and implementing WBL programs within their CTE program areas.
- - Work-Based Learning (WBL) courses must be taught by a certified teacher for graduation credit.
  - CTE WBL courses must be taught and supervised by the CTE program area teacher (with support from the WBL Coordinator).
Curriculum: Creating and facilitating career skills activities and career-focused resources aligned with Career Studies Standards.
Documentation: Reviewing, verifying, filing, and reporting required paperwork for WBL experiences and Career Readiness.
Supervision: Conducting in-person, on-site visits to current and potential student worksites. As required by KDE, students should be supervised and visited at the worksite throughout their placement.*Schools may elect to send classified staff to conduct site visits.

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