I will work this summer to integrate WBL experiences into the required course work as I build my lesson plans for the coming year.  I will be intentional in providing multiple entry points & flexible formats - in-school, virtual & community based.  As well as build partnerships with local business & organizations to expand their opportunities. 

Comment on Brady Brooks's post:  I have 7-12 so utilizing different learning styles as well as engaging them to discover their interests has been a challenge.  But as the year draws to an end, I am seeing the engagement increase as well as their eagerness to learn more. 

It is important for students to understand and research the job market in the area they plan to live in as many of the of the students choose to leave this area and move to larger areas.

I really like the idea of reverse job fair. I hope to implement this during our upcoming school year. This is a great way for students to explore and showcare their strengths.

creating and ICAP for each student will help serve as a guide in order to keep them on track and develop a plan for them to transition from school to work while maintaining their academic requirements. 

This module reminded me how important reflection is in making WBL meaningful. I plan to build in more consistent student reflections and use that feedback to adjust experiences, so students aren’t just doing the work—they’re actually learning from it.

This module reminded me how important consistent check-ins and communication are. I plan to stay more connected with students and employers to better support and guide their experiences as well as for a win, win experience for all involved.

This module helped me understand the importance of following WBL laws and protecting students. I plan to be more intentional about documentation, safety, and making sure placements meet all requirements.

This module showed me how important clear expectations and communication are in WBL. I plan to create stronger agreements and check-ins so students and employers stay aligned and supported.

This module helped me realize that business engagement works best when it’s a two-way relationship. I plan to be more intentional about keeping partners involved, sharing student success, and creating experiences where businesses feel like they’re truly part of the learning process—not just helping out.