2. 2 Components of Linked Learning A comprehensive four-year program of study integrating: Rigorous academics Real-world technical skills Work-based learning Personalized student support services

3. 3 Common Pathway Features Utilize pathway student learning outcomes to guide and align assessment, curriculum, and instruction Blend academic and career-themed course content through rigorous and relevant standards-aligned projects Students learn in cohorts; teachers use common planning time Provide learning beyond the classroom and the school day Offer dual-enrollment and dual-credit with college institutions

4. 4 Linked Learning Delivery Models Under the umbrella of the Linked Learning approach, there exist different delivery models: Career academies (CPA) Pilot schools Small career-themed learning communities (SLCs) in a large comprehensive high school 35 LAUSD Linked Learning Pathways – 4 Linked Learning Certified Pathways and 3 being reviewed for Linked Learning Certification by June 2015

5. 5 Linked Learning and the CCSS are mutually supportive: 1.Shared student learning outcomes, with an emphasis on higher order thinking skills; 2.Compatible approaches to interdisciplinary curriculum, instruction, and performance-based assessment; 3.Real-world integration and application of academic and technical skills and knowledge; 4.Student assessment through authentic demonstrations of learning (e.g., portfolios, project defenses, exhibitions).

7. 7 Rigorous Academics with Real-World Technical Skills and Student Support Services 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English 9English 10English 11/APEnglish 12/AP Algebra 1/ Geometry Geometry/Algeb ra 2 Algebra 2/ Math Analysis Math Analysis/ AP Calculus BiologyChemistryPhysics/ AP Science AP Science/Physics Math TutorialWorld HistoryUS HistoryGov. & Econ. PE ElectiveElective/Intern Intro to Engineering (G) Principles of Engineering (G) Digital Electronics (G) Engineering Design & Dev. Principles of Biomed Sci. (D) Human Body Systems (D) BiotechnologyBiomedical Innovation Advisory STEM Academy Program of Study

8. 8 Common Core Alignment

9. 9 Industry Involvement

10. 10 Curriculum Design - Academic Core Integrated with Career Technical Ed Between High School and Community College Instructors