In order to develop legal, safe, and effective work-based learning programs and experiences, school personnel must understand labor and safety laws and practices, sales and marketing, career development strategies, and effective systems for organizing, monitoring and evaluating student learning opportunities with businesses and community partners.
As its primary reference, this course uses the Vermont Agency of Education “Vermont Work-Based Learning Manual: Guidelines and Tools to Support Work-Based Learning Experiences for All Learners” (2017). This course provides participants with the knowledge base needed to develop a coherent work-based learning program for a school or organization.
The course curriculum is designed to provide participants with the core knowledge base for operating under the Work-Based Learning educator’s license endorsement in the state of Vermont or other position that allows for the implementation of some or all areas of study.
This course is fully online, with some synchronous virtual meetings. Click View Schedule above for dates and times.