MENU Linked Learning Toggle Department Navigation DEPARTMENT NAVIGATION Home - Linked Learning Vision: Engaging Every Student, Every Day in a Linked Learning Experience. Whether they aspire to become doctors or medical technicians, professors or scientists, architects or carpenters, ALL students hunger for the answer to a simple question: "Why do I need to learn this?" Students want a Linked Learning experience that gives relevance to rigor. Linked Learning is a proven approach to education that combines college-focused academics, work-based learning and integrated student supports. By centering high school around industry themes, learning becomes relevant. Students graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in college, career and life. Linked Learning Video - Get ConnectEd Linked Learning transforms student’s high school experience by Combining rigorous and relevant college-prep academics with career based professional skills to prepare students for college, career and life. Allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world situations. Integration of college-career readiness practices which provides every student will with the necessary experience and training to succeed. Used in schools throughout California, this integrated approach helps students build a strong foundation for success in college and career - and life. Why Linked Learning? Each SLC/Pathway is grounded in a set of four guiding principles. Prepares students for both college and career Linked Learning answers the question “Why do I need to learn this?” and inspires students to work harder, dream bigger and learn more by exposing them to previously unimagined career opportunities. Centered around industry themes in high school that make learning relevant, Linked Learning ensures that students graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in college, career and life. Leads to the full range of postsecondary options Linked Learning is helping to create an engaged and productive future workforce for California and is bringing employers into the classroom to ensure that students learn the skills they need to succeed. Each career-oriented pathway is centered on one of California’s 15 largest industries, such as engineering, health care, performing arts, energy and law, ensuring that students graduate with skills applicable to actual jobs. Connects academics to real-world applications Linked Learning is a way to implement the Common Core State Standards. The framework for the Common Core State Standards is directly aligned with Linked Learning—a focus on critical thinking, analysis and applying knowledge to solve real-world problems. Improves student achievement Research shows that compared with their peers, students in certified Linked Learning pathways earn more credits in the first three years of high school, report greater confidence in their life and career skills and say they are experiencing more rigorous, integrated and relevant instruction. Core components of Linked Learning Each SLC/Pathway is organized around a major industry sector such as finance and business; health science and medical technology; or engineering. In turn, each pathway contains four essential ingredients. Rigorous academics that prepare students for success in California’s community colleges and universities, as well as in apprenticeships and other postsecondary programs. 4 years of English 4 years of math 3 years of social studies 2 years of lab science (3 recommended) 2 years of world language (3 recommended) 1 year visual and performing arts 1 year college prep elective Career-based learning in the classroom that delivers concrete knowledge and skills through a cluster of three or more courses, emphasizing the practical application of academic learning and preparing students for high-skill, high-wage employment. Infuse and reinforce academic content and standards Shift from narrow, occupationally specific preparation to industry sectors. Meet CTE and industry standards, provide certification Sequence of 3 or more courses Examples: Engineering, Health sciences, Digital media arts and Advanced manufacturing Work-based learning in real-world workplaces via job shadowing, apprenticeships, internships, and professional skill-building opportunities. Is a core component of pathway program of study and part of integrated courses and projects Reinforces both academic and CTE standards Helps students develop meaningful relationships with adult role models Immerses students in “adult world,” leading to maturity, understanding of professional behaviors, and high expectations Personalized support services that include counseling and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, and math to help students master the rigorous academic and professional skills necessary for success in college and career. Additional coursework – but, rather than more of the same, uses an integrated, applied learning approach Tutoring and other assistance College and career guidance and counseling Work based learning continuum Additional coursework – but, rather than more of the same, uses an integrated, applied learning approach Tutoring and other assistance College and career guidance and counseling Work Based Learning Continunum History of Linked Learning in Long Beach ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career reports that California high schools are not working for large numbers of young people, with students feeling disengaged, unchallenged, or unclear about the relevance of school. Linked Learning, one answer to this problem, is flourishing in high schools throughout California, with promising results. However, its reach is limited in most school districts to one or two programs at a particular high school. In order to make Linked Learning available to a broad range of students, successful district-level models are needed. In response to this reality, a wide group of stakeholders (parents, community partners, businesses, school site personnel, and district personnel) collaborated over the course of one year to better define what the Academic and Career Success For All Initiative would look like at our Long Beach high schools. From this rich work emerged the High School Reform Initiative (2009-2014), which clearly defines how our high schools will transform the diploma from a certificate of completion to a "Passport to Opportunity," by 2014. All of these efforts highlight the Goals and Objectives of the Long Beach Unified School District Strategic Plan 2011-2016 History of LL in Long Beach: Storyboard http://interactives.irvine.org/linkedlearning2015/ There is growing evidence that Linked Learning pathways will improve student outcomes. In California’s data shows that students in Linked Learning pathways: earn more credits in the first three years of high school were 7.9 percentage points more likely to be on track with a–g requirements at the end of 10th grade experiencing more rigorous, integrated, and relevant instruction stay in their school district through high school report greater confidence in their life and career skills Source Taking Stock of California Linked Learning District Initiative, the evaluation was supported by The James Irvine Foundation. Read the executive report View the full report Long Beach: Leader in the field California District Initiative - Beginning in 2009, LBUSD implemented Linked Learning pathways as a primary district strategy for high school transformation to improve student outcomes. LBUSD was one of nine districts across California to pilot Linked Learning with funding provided by the James Irvine Foundation. Mentor District for Linked Learning Pilot Program - Beginning in 2014 LBUSD served as a mentor district to the San Diego regional consortium of five school districts across the county. LBUSD provided mentorship and professional development to supporting the districts implementation of Linked Learning. This pilot program was funded by the James Irvine Foundation. California Career Pathways Trust - The Career Pathways Trust program is designed to help students stay in school and move toward college and employment in high-paying jobs. LBUSD was a recipient of two awards; the first grant will focus on health sciences and medical technology supported by partners including Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Molina Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente and St. Mary Medical Center. The second grant is a consortium led by Long Beach City College, with a focus on engineering and advanced manufacturing. What Linked Learning Means for Students Success. Linked Learning does what a high school education is supposed to do: prepare young adults for success in college, career and the real world. Students graduate with the skills for advancement: the academics for college; the professional preparation to start a career immediately, during or after college; and the competitive advantage of having hands-on experience. They graduate knowing more and knowing how to work with others to get things done and earn a good living. With Linked Learning, students in a building and engineering pathway might learn about geometry and algebra while designing and building a structure. Students in an arts, media, and entertainment pathway might learn persuasive writing skills while developing business plans, or creative writing skills while drafting scripts. The success of Linked Learning is grounded in its relevancy and rigor. Pathways connect learning with students' interests and career aspirations. They also connect to actual needs in our state's economy, and they help motivate young people to learn by answering the question: "Why do I need to learn this?" While any school can be theme based, a key difference with pathways is that academic course content is coordinated with and reinforces technical course content and vice versa. The science teacher learns from the technical teacher what students did not understand in class and then can review those theories. Likewise, the technical instructor learns what theories to bring to life in the next hands-on technical class. This coordination helps students gain a greater depth of knowledge by seeing the connection between academic theories and real-world applications. Source: ConnectEd Website Linked Learning - the Story of Whoa Linked Learning in Long Beach High Schools Though our SLC's / Pathways are in various stages of development, our schools are making great progress in implementing Linked Learning, with a focus on the following industry sectors: Avalon High School Hospitality Tourism Recreation Visit Website Browning High School Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation Culinary Arts Visit Website Cabrillo High School Arts and Multimedia (SACMAA) Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics (AGL) Engineering and Design (CED) Law and Legal Services (CAL-J) California Partnership Academy Visit Website California Academy of Math and Science Engineering - LL Certification May 2011 Biotechnology Research and Development Visit Website David Starr Jordan High School Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) LL Certified June 2010 California Partnership Academy International Baccalaureate (IB) Law and Education Academy of Panthers (LEAP) Media and Communications (JMAC) LL Certified June 2013 Medical Services (AIMS) California Partnership Academy Visit Website Lakewood High School Digital Media Arts and Communication (DMAC) Engineering and Information Technology (ATM/STEM) Health Occupations and Sports Medicine (HOSM) Odyssey (Marine Science) Visit Website McBride High School Engineering Health Sciences Public Services Visit Website Robert A. Millikan High School Arts (Performing and Visual) (COMPASS) - LL Certification May 2011 Business (MBA) Information Technology (MIT) Justice (PEACE) - LL Certification May 2011 Visit Website Polytechnic High School Arts Media and Entertainment (PARTS) Engineering (BEACH) International Trade (PAC-RIM) California Partnership Academy LL Certified Spring 2015 Social Justice (JUSTICE Academy) Medical Academy (MEDS) Visit Website Renaissance High School for the Arts Visit Website Sato Academy of Math and Science Engineering Biotechnology Research and Development Visit Website Wilson High School School of the Arts School of Leadership and Public Service School of Medicine and Biotechnology School of Technology Wilson Academic Vision of Excellence (WAVE) Visit Website Career and College Readiness: Graduate Profile LBUSD College and Career Graduate Profile To Learn More Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet on Linked Learning Essential Elements Helpful Links Linked Learning Partners Center for Powerful Public Schools College and Career Academy Support Network, UC Berkeley Connect Ed Studios ConnectEd: The California Center for College & Careers James Irvine Foundation Linked Learning Alliance Long Beach CaLL Long Beach College Promise National Academy Foundation Nepris- www.nepris.com Institutions of Higher Education C.S.U./Long Beach CSU Linked Learning Community California State Universities Long Beach City College University of California System Local Government City of Lakewood City of Long Beach City of Signal Hill Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network Port of Long Beach State Government California Commission on Teacher Credentialing California Department of Education California Partnership Academies California State Assembly California State Senate CDE CTE Framework Employment Development Department State of California Federal Government Dept. of Agriculture Dept. of Commerce Dept. of Defense Dept. of Education Dept. of Energy Dept. of Health/Human Services Dept. of Homeland Security Dept. of Housing and Urban Dev Dept. of Interior Dept. of Justice Dept. of Labor Dept. of State Dept. of Transportation Dept. of Treasury Dept. of Veterans Affairs Library of Congress N.A.S.A. 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