At the inaugural community of practice session, EdSystems’ Policy & Program Manager Heather Penczak provided an overview of work-based learning and the I-WIN initiative. Maud Daudon, Executive Leader of Career Connect Washington, shared the framework her organization used to create virtual work-based learning experiences. Kathleen Burley, Executive Director of GCAMP, shared how they’ve adapted opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing pathways since the start of the pandemic. John Loehr, Vice President of STEM Education for Science Olympiad, shared available resources educators can use for remote learning, including challenge-based learning exercises and interaction logs.
Kick-Off: I-WIN October 2020 Community of Practice
- October 28, 2020
- Tags: I-WIN, Work-Based Learning
About I-WIN
The Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) is designed to:
- Highlight and explore innovative models for work-based learning with a current focus on virtual opportunities.
- Engage in conversations on creating sustainable, high-quality models that provide broader and more equitable access to work-based learning, building social capital for Black and Latinx students.
- Build connections among communities to offer best practices, learnings, and resources.
- Identify needs for state policy changes or support systems.
More Events
January 11, 2021
Model Programs of Study in Information Technology Webinar
Register now for a webinar overview of the Model Programs of Study Guide in IT, sponsored by ICCB, on Tuesday, January 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This event is designed for community college and high school faculty & staff.
November 16, 2021
WBL Continuum in Education: I-WIN November 2021 Community of Practice
I-WIN's November community of practice on November 16 focused on experiences along the work-based learning continuum in the Education sector.
November 16, 2021
Model Programs of Study in Manufacturing & Engineering Webinar
View a webinar overview of the Model Programs of Study Guide in Manufacturing & Engineering, sponsored by ICCB.
September 30, 2021
CEIF Fall 2021 Convening: Connecting Transformative SEL and Performance-Based Assessment
The Chicago Equity-Centered Innovation Forum’s fall convening built on the ongoing work CPS is doing to support its competency-based education (CBE) schools to incorporate adaptive competencies into the curriculum and integrate social-emotional learning instruction.
October 19, 2021
Model Programs of Study in Education Webinar
Watch the webinar overview of the Model Programs of Study Guide in Education, sponsored by ICCB. This webinar is designed for community college and high school faculty & staff.
September 28, 2021
Engaging Adult Learners to Increase Postsecondary Attainment Equity in Illinois
On September 28, 2021, the Illinois 60 by 25 Network Organizers and partners discussed strategies to engage adult learners to increase postsecondary attainment equity in Illinois.
September 21, 2021
Model Programs of Study in Health Sciences & Technology Webinar
Watch a deep dive on the Model Programs of Study Guide in Health Sciences and Technology.
September 20, 2021
WBL Continuum in Health Sciences: I-WIN September 2021 Community of Practice
I-WIN's September 2021 convening focused on experiences along the work-based Learning continuum in the Health Sciences sector. View the recording.
September 17, 2021
CCPE Education Pathway Currency: Golden Apple Scholars Application Process
Learn how Illinois students earning a College and Career Pathway Endorsement in education can access a unique Golden Apple Scholar opportunity.
