CTE Work-Based Learning Training Steve Neal Educational Consultant for CTE Education Service Center Region 11 September 6, 2017

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 An overview . . . Why are we here? We’re supposed to teach what? The Rules Child Labor Considerations Workplace Safety Training Plans Working with Employers A Year in the Life Grades?!? A PLC??? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Disclaimer Today’s session will focus on “best practices” for coordination of Career Preparation experiences. Currently, TEA does not have an official guide for Career Preparation coordinators to use in correlation to local and district requirements. Your local school district may impose any requirements necessary for participation in Career Preparation experiences by board approval. 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Resources for Today http://www.esc11.net/Page/5391 QR Code: 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Why are we here? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Who’s here? Who are you? Where do you teach? What’s your certification? Years of teaching experience? Work-Based Learning (WBL) courses you’re teaching? Years of teaching WBL? Other joyous thoughts or concerns? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Why are we really here? It’s the law in these parts: *The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety. 19 TAC §231.1(e) (aka: Teacher Assignment Chart) ASSIGNMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL PART I REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

These courses are great preparation for college, career, and life! 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Getting Real—Helping Students Find Their Future “College is an expensive place to decide what you want to be when you grow up.” --Kenneth Gray 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Meeting Workforce needs in Texas “The problem is too many people are paying to get a degree that won’t pay. The state of Texas needs more workforce ready graduates that meet the needs of our economy.” Dan Patrick Lieutenant Governor of Texas in “Working Texas Style” 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

We’re supposed to teach what? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 The Options—Paid Career Education Programs that are occupationally specific (aka: the Practicum) Career Preparation Paid Internships Paid School-Linked Summer Employment Paid Workplace Mentorships/Apprenticeships 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

The Options—Paid or Unpaid Job Shadowing Service Learning School-Linked Summer Employment Health Science Technology Clinical Rotations Education and Training Rotations Workplace Mentorships/Apprenticeships Internships 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 The TEKS Career Preparation and Project-Based Research—Chapter 127 Practicum Courses—Chapter 130 How to find it: www.txcte.org > Teachers > CTE Teacher Helpful Links > New CTE TEKS . . . www.tea.texas.gov > Academics > Career and Technical Education > Career and Technical Education Essential Knowledge and Skills Unpacking the TEKS: Student Expectation Verb Noun Knowledge and Skills 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 The Rules 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook (SAAH) Updated and published annually by TEA Contains attendance accounting rules and principles for all content areas Information on CTE is found in Chapter 5 of the SAAH How to find it: www.txcte.org > Administrators > Student Attendance Accounting Handbook www.tea.texas.gov > A – Z index > “S” > Student Attendance Accounting Handbook 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 The SAAH: WBL Info Introduction—important information!!! 5.7 Career Preparation and Practicum Learning Experiences 5.7.1 Career Preparation Eligibility Requirements 5.7.2 Practicum Course Eligibility Requirements 5.7.2 Training Plan Requirements and Date on Which Students May Earn Contact Hours 5.7.4 Additional Requirements for Students Participating in Paid Learning Experiences 5.7.5 Required Site Visits by Teachers 5.8 CTE Problems and Solutions 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Child Labor Considerations 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Know the law so that the kids are protected! Resources: TEA—Career Preparation and Practicum Courses: http://tea.texas.gov/CTE_Career_Preparation_ and_Practicum_Courses/ Child Labor Laws: English: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/files/businesses/child- labor-law-poster-twc.pdf Spanish: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/lablaw/llcl70s.pdf 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Major Child Labor Considerations Minimum age for employment: 14 Prohibited occupations, ages 14 – 17: Safety first! Other prohibited occupations: Sales and solicitations SOBs (Note: Some hazardous occupations allow students under age 18 to work as long as applicable apprentice or student-learner certification has been obtained.) 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Workplace Safety 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

There’s more to workplace safety than just hazardous occupations! Considerations: Bullying Sexual harassment Extended hours Location Exposure to the elements Youth Rules: https://www.youthrules.gov/index.htm OSHA Young Workers—Hazards: https://www.osha.gov/youngworkers/hazards.html OSHA 10-hour General Safety Course: https://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/generalindustry/index.html 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Training Plans 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Training Plans—Where to find them www.txcte.org www.tea.texas.gov > Academics > Subject Areas: Career and Technical Education > Related Links: Career Preparation and Practicum Courses > Training Plan Agreement: Paid Training Plan Agreement: Unpaid 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Training Plans—To Do or Not To Do? Written training plans must be on file for any student in either a paid or unpaid learning experience at an approved training sight. Exception: A training plan is not required for a student participating in an unpaid learning experience in which the teacher of record provides all of the training. What if students change jobs or work stations? What about background checks? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Training Plans—The Components Student Information District Information— Training Objective: the job title/occupation for the training PEIMS Code: the PEIMS number for the course Other Information— Wages Training Dates Probationary Period Nondiscrimination Clauses Signatures 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Training Plans—The Second Page Description of Specific and Related Occupational Training Who’s teaching what? How will it be taught? Should: Emphasize safety Balance general information and occupational competencies The TEKS should be attached to the training plan 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Working with Employers 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Training Site Selection—Considerations Reputation of firm and employees Equipment available Size of operation Availability of mentor or training supervisor Skills to be learned Safety Standards Quality of products and services Student interest Proximity to school Transportation Hours available Receptive to teacher for onsite visit 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Training Plan Packet for the Initial Employer Visit Letter/Memo to employer, explaining program Reminder of expectations and evaluation procedures Copy of student/parent agreement Training Plan with TEKS and related course information Sample Employer Evaluation Child Labor information 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 A year in the life . . . . 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 July - August Get an updated list of enrolled students and compare to your “expected” list Contact all students (Have a job? Need a job? Seasonal job? Want a change? Etc.) Contact prospective training supervisors Ensure that unemployed students know how to apply and interview Post available jobs for students to review 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 August - September All students must agree to WBL program guidelines All students must be employed with 15 days from the start of school (10 days for your district?) Collect criminal background check information Verify employment/training sites Prepare training plans For Practicum classes, training plans must be in place by the first day students are on-site Distribute signed and returned training plans—copy for teacher, student/parents, employer, CTE director 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

October and Middle-to-End of Each Grading Period Prepare for and make Training Site visits Document your visits: Travel Report Observation notes Collect and score training supervisor evaluations 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 The Rest of the Year January & February Market your program Interested students complete an application February - March: students pre-register for next year March – June Receive applications Meet with students Review roster to secure applications from all interested students 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 Grades?!? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Typical Grading Considerations Typically training sponsor evaluations count for at least 30% of a student’s overall grade Weekly Training Reports: Hours worked Wages earned Description of activities performed Notes on unusual, interesting, challenging, or concerning events Journals? Classroom assignments and projects 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 A PLC just for us??? 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

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Presented by Education Service Center Region 11 And finally . . . . 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Seriously, this is the last slide. Almost . . . . Evaluations?!? Certificate of Course Completion?!? CPE Credits?!? https://ontrac.esc11.net/tab/sessions/qrcode.asp ?SessNum=012898 9/20/2018 Presented by Education Service Center Region 11

Steve Neal Educational Specialist for Career and Technical Education 817.740.7754 sneal@esc11.net