Work-Based Learning
Kelli Diemer
ACTE Work-Based Learning Consultant/Aspire Success Consulting
kdiemer@acteonline.org
319-239-4108
Members of the Work-Based Learning Section are professionals working to provide students with authentic learning experiences in business and industry. These professionals are educators, counselors, and school-to-work/work-based learning coordinators. Members of this section involve students in experiences on all levels of the work-based learning continuum.
This section provides guidance and resources in offering quality work-based learning experiences for students, as outlined under the work-based learning element within the ACTE High Quality Framework. This section can also assist those in states that choose to report on work-based learning for the new Perkins program quality indicator or in other state accountability systems to strengthen their student outcomes.
Join the Work-Based Learning Section today and benefit from the many professional development opportunities that are available. You can count on receiving an outstanding return on your investment.
Upcoming events –
VISION Pre-conference
High Quality Work-Based Learning
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $150
This workshop will focus on high-quality work-based learning, as defined in ACTE’s Quality Program of Study Framework. We will explore how you transform a work-based learning program from a required to a desired experience for students, and ensure in-depth, firsthand student engagement with the tasks required in specific career fields. Join this interactive session to explore the criteria of quality work-based learning and leave with useful next steps to taking your program to the next level.
ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2019
Work-Based Learning Section Meeting
Friday, Dec. 6, 8 – 9 a.m.
All are welcome to join in the first Work-Based Learning Section Meeting. Be a part of the planning for our section as we grow in membership!
There are over 50 reasons (all related to work-based learning) to attend CareerTech VISION this year. See VISION WBL Schedule.
Work-Based Learning Conference 2020
New this Year! ACTE’s National & Iowa’s Annual Work-Based Learning Conference 2020 — Giving today’s students quality experiences for informed futures. Go to acteonline.org/wbl-conference for more information and submit your proposal.