AB 2307, as introduced, Donnelly. Career technical education: linked learning programs.
Existing law establishes the Linked Learning Pilot Program for the purpose of implementing districtwide linked learning programs, and defines linked learning program for purposes of those provisions.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes, including deleting obsolete reporting requirements related to linked learning programs.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
Section 52372.5 of the Education Code is
2amended to read:
begin delete(a)end deletebegin delete end deletebegin insertFor end insertpurposes of thisbegin delete section,end deletebegin insert article,end insert a “linked
4learning program” is a program that is all of the following:
5(1)
end delete
6begin insert(a)end insert A multiyear, comprehensive high school program of
7integrated academic and technical study that is organized around
8a broad theme, interest area, or industry sector, including, but not
P2 1necessarily limited to, the industry sectors identified in the model
2standards adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 51226.
3(2)
end delete
4begin insert(b)end insert A program that ensures that all pupils have curriculum
5choices that will prepare them for career entry and a full range of
6postsecondary options, including two- and four-year college,
7apprenticeship, and formal employment training.
8(3)
end delete
9begin insert(c)end insert A program that is comprised, at a minimum, of the following
10components:
11(A)
end delete
12begin insert(1)end insert An integrated core curriculum that meets the eligibility
13requirements for admission to the University of California and the
14California State University and is delivered through project-based
15learning and other engaging instructional strategies that
16intentionally bring real-world context and relevance to the
17curriculum where broad themes, interest areas, and career technical
18education are emphasized.
19(B)
end delete
20begin insert(2)end insert An integrated technical core of a sequence of at least four
21related courses, that may reflect career technical education
22standards-based courses, that provide pupils with career skills, that
23are aligned to and underscore academic principles, and to the extent
24possible fulfill the academic core requirements listed in
25begin delete subparagraph (A)end deletebegin insert paragraph (1)end insert.
26(C)
end delete
27begin insert(3)end insert A series of work-based learning opportunities that begin
28with mentoring and job shadowing and evolve into intensive
29internships, school-based enterprises, or virtual apprenticeships.
30(D)
end delete
31begin insert(4)end insert Support services, including supplemental instruction in
32reading and mathematics, that help pupils master the advanced
33academic and technical content that is necessary for success in
34college and career.
35(b) The Superintendent, in conjunction with the Office of the
36Secretary for Education, the California Community Colleges, the
37University of California, the California State University, the
38Employment Development Department, both houses of the
39California Legislature, teachers, chamber organizations, industry
40representatives, research centers, parents, school administrators,
P3 1
representatives of regional occupational centers and programs,
2community-based organizations, labor organizations, and others
3deemed appropriate by the Superintendent, shall develop a report
4that explores the feasibility of establishing and expanding
5additional linked learning programs in California, including the
6costs and merits associated with expansion of these programs.
7Linked learning programs created for high schools may include,
8but are not limited to, California partnership academies, regional
9occupational centers and programs, charter schools, academies,
10small learning communities, and other career-themed small schools.
11(c) The report described in subdivision (b) shall do all of the
12following:
13(1) Identify regulations, policies, and practices that need to be
14added, deleted, or amended in order to promote the development
15and expansion of linked learning programs.
16(2) Set forth a reasonable timeline for the development and
17expansion of linked learning programs.
18(3) Include at least all of the following components:
19(A) Assessment of the current capacity of the department for
20the purpose of maximizing the development of these programs.
21(B) Identifying the possible roles and responsibilities of other
22departments or agencies to assist in developing or expanding linked
23learning programs.
24(C) An assessment of the appropriateness of school districts
25fulfilling the requirements set forth in subdivisions (a) and (b) of
26Section 51228 by developing industry-focused linked learning
27programs, including those described in this section.
28(D) Methods for developing and sharing models of integrated
29curriculum and instruction.
30(E) Strategies for increasing the course options and instructional
31time for pupils in high school.
32(F) Plans for increasing opportunities for high-quality learning
33based on real-world applications in industry and careers.
34(G) Methods for improving alignment of curriculum between
35middle schools and high schools with career instruction,
36exploration, and counseling for middle school pupils.
37(H) Methods for improving coordination and articulation
38between high schools and postsecondary institutions, including,
39but not limited to, California Community Colleges, the California
40State University, and the University
of California.
P4 1(I) Recommendations for increasing the supply of teachers who
2can teach effectively in a linked learning setting that aims to
3prepare pupils for a full range of postsecondary options. Necessary
4specialized skills include, but are not limited to, the abilities to
5design interdisciplinary projects and use project-based learning as
6an instructional strategy, work with other teachers in a
7team-teaching arrangement, develop curriculum that effectively
8integrates academic and technical content, design and utilize
9high-quality work-based learning to reinforce lessons in both
10academic and technical courses, and develop authentic pupil
11assessments.
12(J) Recommendations for increasing the supply of schoolsite
13and district administrators who can effectively create and manage
14schools that are implementing one or more industry-focused linked
15learning programs. Necessary
specialized skills include, but are
16not limited to, the abilities to develop and sustain partnerships with
17industry partners, recruit and retain uniquely qualified teachers,
18guide development of integrated curriculum, understand needs for
19and provide teacher professional development, guide development
20of comprehensive guidance systems that integrate college advising
21and career counseling, guide development of a coordinated and
22sequenced work-based learning component, and utilize data to
23assess pupil readiness for college and career.
24(K) Recommendations for supporting regional coalitions in
25planning and developing programs.
26(L) Evaluation of current linked learning programs, including
27partnership academies, regional occupational centers or programs
28and postsecondary linked learning programs, including middle
29colleges and early college models.
30(M) Recommendations for increasing and improving in-school
31support services.
32(N) Recommendations for incorporating new measures into the
33state’s accountability system to better assess the results of these
34linked learning programs.
35(O) Assessment of the budgetary implications of offering all
36pupils access to these linked learning programs.
37(d) For purposes of completing the report described in
38subdivision (b), the Superintendent is authorized to use existing
39state resources and federal funds. If state or federal funds are not
40available or sufficient, the Superintendent may apply for and accept
P5 1grants and receive donations, and other financial support from
2public or private sources for purposes of this section.
3(e) In developing the report, the Superintendent may accept
4support including, but not necessarily limited to, financial and
5technical support, from high school reform advocates, teachers,
6chamber organizations, industry representatives, research centers,
7parents, and pupils.
8(f) The Superintendent shall report to the Legislature as to the
9status of completing the report and any preliminary
10recommendations no later than July 1, 2009.
11(g) The Superintendent shall submit a final report with
12recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor no later than
13December 1, 2009.
O
99