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Components of Linked Learning

A comprehensive four-year program of study integrating:

• Rigorous academics

• Real-world technical skills

• Work-based learning

• Personalized student support services

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Common Pathway Features

• Utilize pathway student learning outcomes to guide and align assessment, curriculum, and instruction

• Blend academic and career-themed course content through rigorous and relevant standards-aligned projects

• Students learn in cohorts; teachers use common planning time

• Provide learning beyond the classroom and the school day

• Offer dual-enrollment and dual-creditwith college institutions

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Linked Learning Delivery Models

Under the umbrella of the Linked Learning approach, there exist different delivery models:

• Career academies (CPA)

• Pilot schools Small career-themed learning communities (SLCs) in a large comprehensive high school

• 35 LAUSD Linked Learning Pathways – 4 Linked Learning Certified Pathways and 3 being reviewed for Linked Learning Certification by June 2015

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Linked Learning and the CCSS are mutually supportive:

1. Shared student learning outcomes, with an emphasis on higher order thinking skills;

2. Compatible approaches to interdisciplinary curriculum, instruction, and performance-based assessment;

3. Real-world integration and application of academic and technical skills and knowledge;

4. Student assessment through authentic demonstrations of learning (e.g., portfolios, project defenses, exhibitions).

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Rigorous Academics with Real-World Technical Skills and Student Support Services

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeEnglish 9 English 10 English 11/AP English 12/AP

Algebra 1/ Geometry

Geometry/Algebra 2

Algebra 2/Math Analysis

Math Analysis/ AP Calculus

Biology Chemistry Physics/AP Science

AP Science/Physics

Math Tutorial World History US History Gov. & Econ.PE PE Elective Elective/Intern

Intro to Engineering (G)

Principles of Engineering (G)

Digital Electronics (G)

Engineering Design & Dev.

Principles of Biomed Sci. (D)

Human Body Systems (D)

Biotechnology Biomedical Innovation

Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory

STEM Academy Program of Study

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Common Core Alignment

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Industry Involvement

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Curriculum Design - Academic Core Integrated with Career Technical Ed Between High School

and Community College Instructors