559.00 Provided training to fourteen staff from seven districts to implement an industry based curriculum. Eight teachers will participate. Thirty two teachers will have participated. Target FY2000 Committee in place and recommendations made. Target FY2004 Benchmark changes have been attributed to advisory committee recommendations.
Business partners become part of the teaching team for learners in work based education.
Target FY2000 Pilot one workshop for business partners to receive information, materials and training in work based education. Target FY2004 Five workshops for business partners to receive information, materials and training in work based education have been held. 833.00 Workshops did not materialize due to the lack of interest and participation of businesses. We will pursue, in Fy 01 the development of skill standards with employer's validating competencies. Fifty percent of the programs have students in some form of work based experiences.