Overview

The data and times tell us that the need for high-quality work-based learning experiences for students is of utmost importance. The three courses in the Work Based Learning Endorsement are based on Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rule 505-3-.106. This endorsement was created in response to the need for more students to leave high school prepared for high-level technical employment and to prepare candidates to work as Work Based Learning Coordinators for all CTAE fields.]

Courses

The Work Based Learning Endorsement program consists of three courses:

1. Development of Work-Based Learning Programs (40 hours)

2. Implementation, Management and Evaluation of Work-Based Learning Programs (40 hours)

3. Integration for Field Supervised Internship (40 hours)

Technical Requirements

• A computer running Windows 10 or higher, MacOS 10.14 or higher, or the most current version of Chrome OS

• Internet connection of at least 3.0 Mbps (You can check your speed here)

• Working microphone and webcam

Purpose

Work Based Learning Endorsement courses have the following purposes for candidates:

• To prepare candidates to effectively implement a school-wide Career Related Education model including work-based learning placements in all CTAE classes for middle/secondary CTAE programs

• To ensure the 24 Work-based Learning Standards set forth by the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education/Georgia Department of Education Standards for Program Improvement are met

• To recall the definitions, characteristics, and purposes of the different types of WBL programs

• To create a budget based upon resources allocated to their programs

• To acquire resources for their programs

• To accommodate students with disabilities who are enrolled or who wish to enroll in their programs

• To recruit, evaluate and train students in order to place them appropriately on job sites

• To appropriately train and place students in work site settings

• To supervise and evaluate students on work sites

• To follow the legal issues and labor laws that pertain to their programs

• To train mentors for their programs

• To locate, access and utilize the essential forms for Work-Based Learning

• To access, utilize, maintain and archive student records in compliance with Georgia DOE protocols

• To review and evaluate their programs

• To develop partnerships vital to their programs

• To market their programs

Application Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for entry into a Work-Based Learning Endorsement cohort:

• Currently employed by a school system

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum of 2.5 GPA

• A valid Level 4 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate

• Two or more years of successful teaching experience (Verification is included in Endorsement Candidate Application Form)