Work Based Learning / Partner
Teachers Assigned to Career Preparation or Practicum Courses:
- Work-Based Learning (now on TEALearn and does have certificate instructions)
Teachers assigned to teach Career Preparation and Practicum courses must complete the Texas Education Agency approved training as outlined in §231.271. Career Development, Grades 9-12. subsection (e):
- (e)The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to Career Preparation I, Career Preparation II, or Extended Career Preparation, Grades 9-12, has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety.
- See specific Practicum courses for language on approved WBL training.
In this professional development course, teachers will learn what authentic work-based learning (WBL) is and how to ensure students learn the skills and knowledge appropriate for their career pathway in a safe and appropriate environment through collaborative partnerships with local employers. This course introduces basic laws, rules, and procedures relevant to teaching career and technical education (CTE) courses that involve WBL at the secondary school level in Texas.
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts with links to additional resources useful to teachers assigned to CTE courses.
This course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn 8 CPE credits.
Additionally, you may contact your Education Service Center or your teacher professional organization for additional information regarding scheduled WBL training courses.
CTE Work-Based Learning Course
Resource ID: WBLPDCOURSE01
Institutional Organization: Texas Education Agency
Sections
Fall 2023 Update
This professional development course is expected to open for enrollment no later than the close of business Friday, September 8th, 2023.
Course Description
This course introduces basic laws, rules, and procedures relevant to teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that involve work-based learning (WBL) at the secondary school level in Texas. Because state and federal laws change frequently, it also explains how to find current laws, rules, and guidelines related to WBL. WBL provides students opportunities to learn technical, academic and employability skills. WBL is employer driven and prepares students for their future career. WBL is a critical component of a high-quality CTE program. Teachers will learn what authentic WBL is and how to ensure students learn the skills and knowledge appropriate for their career pathway through collaborative partnerships with education service centers, workforce development boards, community-based organizations, and local employers. After successful completion of this course, participants can print a certificate of completion.
