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Learnings from Iowa: Data Collection and Essential Elements of WBL

September 19, 2023

Tags: I-WIN, Work-Based Learning

On September 19, 2023, Kristy Volesky, Work-Based Learning Consultant, Iowa Department of Education, shared Iowa’s strategies for integrating work-based learning within coursework and tracking the activities. Hear insights into their efforts to assist schools in implementing their three essential elements of work-based learning, including academic preparation, collaboration between education and industry, and academic follow-up.

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December 5, 2023
11:00 am

Robots to the Rescue: Leveraging AI to Design Innovative Work-Based Learning

On Tuesday, December 5, 11 a.m.: Learn how to use ChatGPT to explore diverse perspectives and prompt innovative solutions for work-based learning.

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November 8, 2023
11:00 am

Addressing Scheduling Needs in WBL

On Wednesday, November 8, 11 a.m.: Hear from communities working with their school's master scheduling team on flexible options to incorporate professional learning experiences.

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October 3, 2023
2:00 pm

Reintroducing the Illinois Career Pathways Dictionary

The first-of-its-kind Illinois Career Pathways Dictionary now includes expanded and updated definitions as well as resources and implementation guidance on a new website, pathwaysdictionary.org.

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October 31, 2023
2:00 pm

Increasing Opportunities for Underrepresented Students: Lessons Learned in Advising

On Tuesday, October 31, 2 p.m.: Hear from three communities using innovative approaches for advising students, especially those from underrepresented groups, as they pursue career pathways.

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May 18, 2023

Performance-Based Assessment Showcase

Teachers in the performance-based assessment pilot shared their projects and the process of creating them, highlighting how performance-based assessments can be used across disciplines and with students from a range of backgrounds with a variety of characteristics.

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April 19, 2023

Using Badging to Support Math Innovation

Illinois Math Badging Initiative pilot sites showcased their plans for using badges, demonstrating the flexibility of the badges and incredibly thoughtful ways of employing them.

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May 23, 2023

Supporting Young Women in Manufacturing

We shared best practices, community models, and resources for supporting young women to pursue experiences in manufacturing. This session also shared insights and feedback gathered from female high school and college students on what they want to see in these efforts.

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May 9, 2023

Regional Team-Based Challenges

Leaders from Ridgewood High School, Triton College, Waubonsee Community College, and Elgin Community College shared how they are hosting regional team-based challenges in education, manufacturing, and health sciences.

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April 27, 2023

CDE Model: School-Based Enterprises

Collinsville Area Vocational Center shared how it facilitates Career Development Experiences through school-based enterprise models in building trades, auto mechanics, food service, education, and health sciences.

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