This module reinforced the importance of using the people around you and in your community to build a strong program. In a small community such as ours, we are limited often by the resources around us, but I learned how parents, community members, school board members, those in our advisory committee, and so many others.

I learned about the various phases of workplace learning. It is interesting to see the focuses of each phase and know how it helps students overall as they dive into career exploration. I think it is important to recognize what each phase should be focused on so we as teacher can help to guide students and provide them with meaningful experiences. 

The module focused on the importance of employment documentation, verification, and reporting. I learned the purpose behind the need for accurate/detailed verification and documentation, is that it leads to a higher level of data which institutions, accrediting bureaus, and the government can use to evaluate and ensure institutions are meeting high-quality standards to meet the needs of those attending the institutions. Accurate reporting will allow accrediting institutions, the schools themselves, and the government to evaluate and improve the learning platforms to meet the growing or declining demands of specific programs/fields to better serve the students. I plan to use the… >>>

Looking at the documentation we currently have in place and identifying the gaps we will need to close.  I have learned that further documentation will need to be implamented in our WBL program. 

I viewed the role of the coach from a different lens.  I have been coaching athletes for many years and believe this was a paralle track.  What works for one will work for the other.  I was supprised on what differences can be applied to the creation of a job coach.  Excited to work through these modules to see the holes in coaching that I currently have.

The need to expand our current advisory board is going to be essential to create a work based learning model that fits more students then the ones within our CTE programs.  Advocating for all students with in our school setting will need to be a priority as we develop our programs

I have understood how much a system impacts effectiveness, and how communication and teamwork can lead to better outcomes. 

As we continue to develope of plan at the school district I work at it is imparative that we do it correctly for students success.  What my biggest take away is we have along way to go from where we are currently.  We are stating that we are doing this, but we are not doing a very good job.  Improvements need to happen and these beginning resourses and info will drive the directions for sure

This module reinforced for me how important it is to stay curious and avoid making assumptions about a learner’s behavior, communication style, or definition of career success. I plan to apply this by asking more open-ended questions, reflecting on my own biases, and adapting my approach to better understand each learner’s individual values, experiences, and goals.

I would like to have templates readily available for student referrals, re-engagement emails, and outreach support