CDE Linked Learning Pilot CDE Linked Learning Pilot

ProgramProgram

Business & Education Collaborating for the Local Economy and

Workforce Development

Linked Learning Pilot Linked Learning Pilot Program Program

● Initiative to develop and support systemic, district-wide systems and policy for the delivery of Linked Learning

● Pursuant to AB 790, CDE is authorized to administer the pilot programs and will facilitate technical assistance and other supports

● Delivers an academically challenging course of study that focuses on a self-selected pathway.

● Engages students in a project-based classroom learning.

● Provides a safe, supportive school climate in a small learning community.

● Holds a promise to increase graduation rates.

Linked Learning Pilot Linked Learning Pilot Program Program

School District School District ParticipantsParticipants

● Antioch Unified School District

● Pittsburg Unified School District

● Mt. Diablo Unified School District

How Students Will How Students Will BenefitBenefit

● Challenging Academics: Provides access to a challenging academic component that prepares students success in California’s colleges and universities, including apprenticeships and other postsecondary programs.

● Demanding Technical Courses: Sequence of three year sequence of technical courses preparing youth for high-skill, high wage employment by emphasizing real-world applications

● Work Based Learning: Range of experiences at different stages of the high school experience i.e. job shadowing, internships, virtual apprenticeships and school based enterprises

● Support Services: Student support services, including supplemental instruction in reading and mathematics.

Industry SectorsIndustry Sectors

PRIMARY SECTOR:Engineering, Construction & Manufacturing

SECONDARY SECTOR:Energy & Environmental Sciences

POTENTIAL SECTORS ADDED YRS 2-3:Health/Life Sciences

Higher Education Higher Education PartnersPartners

● Los Medanos & Diablo Valley College (sector-supported certificate and 2-year degree programs)

● CSU-East Bay (sector specific 4-year degree programs)

● San Jose State University (sector specific 4-year degree programs)

● Cal Maritime and other interested Higher Ed Partners

Industry PartnersIndustry Partners

Chevron Tesoro Shell USS Posco Dow Chemical SunPower PG&E GenOn (NRG) Cal Pine Comcast

Bishop-Wisecarver Drill Tech Kleinfelder Eichleay Engineers MMS Design Associates IBEW Local 302 Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Carpenters Local 152 KQED

Contra Costa Water District Central San Delta Diablo Sanitary District Ironhouse Sanitary District Mt. View Sanitation District

Chambers of Commerce Economic Development—Cities Contra Costa Council East Bay EDA Workforce Development Board Bay Point Enterprise Zone

Mt. Diablo Unified School Mt. Diablo Unified School DistrictDistrict

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Mt. Diablo High School

ACME AcademyProject Lead The Way Engineering

Concord High School

Project Lead the Way Engineering Pathway

Mt. Diablo Unified School Mt. Diablo Unified School DistrictDistrict

Building on our work!Building on our work!

Ygnacio Valley High School

Emerging Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering

Pathways

Mt. Diablo Unified School Mt. Diablo Unified School DistrictDistrict

Building on our work!Building on our work!

Northgate High School

Project Lead The Way Engineering/Design Pathway

Mt. Diablo Unified School Mt. Diablo Unified School DistrictDistrict

Building on our work!Building on our work!

Diablo Delta Corridor Diablo Delta Corridor ProjectProject

Opportunity for MDUSD

•Identifies MDUSD as implementing Linked Learning for possible future funding

•MDUSD develop stronger partnerships with local business, industry, higher education leaders

•Share and learn best practices with partner districts

•Jointly identify need for policy changes to support Linked Learning experiences for students

•Access professional development for implementing best practices in instructional methodology