Participants will learn how to integrate the LEEO initiative into their NAF academy work-based learning plans for maximum student success. They will observe the outstanding features of the initiative, which can be customized to fit the needs of the school community.
Linking Education with Employment Outcomes (LEEO) in a NAF Academy
1. STUDENT LEARNING MODEL
LEEO Program of Study
Skill Categories Covered in the LEEO Initiative
• Listed below are competencies (from the FLDOE frameworks) AND direction from the LEEO Industry Partners
• Objectives, givens, and definitions for this program:
Student’s skills build from one course to another
When you see a competency repeated from one course to another, it is assumed that the students will review and study the item more deeply
Employability/Soft skills such as, communication skills, public speaking, appropriate dress/language, work ethics, teamwork and teambuilding, leadership, etc.
Key concepts: Mobility of devices, networking of devices, storage of data, security of data and devices – taught in real-life context with problem solving activities
Classroom Focus: half of course is devoted to Industry Certification exam preparation, half is devoted to International Project development
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
Example of Industry
Certification Exam:
MS PowerPoint
Certification Preparation
MS Word
Certification Preparation
MS Excel
Certification Preparation
ADOBE Photoshop
Certification Preparation
ADOBE Dreamweaver
Certification Preparation
COMP TIA A+
Certification Preparation
CIW JavaScript Specialist
Certification Preparation
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Business Planning and
Entrepreneurial Skills (3)
Soft Skill development Soft Skills development Soft Skills development Soft Skills development Soft Skills development Soft Skills development Soft Skills development
Digital Citizenship Skills Digital Citizenship Skills Digital Citizenship Skills Digital Citizenship Skills Digital Citizenship Skills Digital Citizenship Skills Digital Citizenship Skills
Cloud Computing (1) (4) Cloud Computing (4) Cloud Computing (4) Cloud Computing (4) Cloud Computing (4) Cloud Computing (4) Cloud Computing (4)
Understanding of IT
Systems and Career
Pathways (2)
Continuation of IT Systems
and Career Pathways
Demonstrate knowledge of
operating systems,
the seven layers of
the OSI model
Introduction to Networking Continuation of
Networking,
proficiency using
operating systems
Continuation of
Networking
Continuation of
Networking
Understanding of Web and
Digital Communications
Career Pathways
Demonstrate knowledge of
HTML commands and web
page design, using
Dreamweaver
Demonstrate proficiency
using HTML commands,
navigating the WWW, and
in web page design using
Dreamweaver and
Photoshop
Demonstrate knowledge of
presentation production
issues, and proficiency in
creating a presentation with
animation and digital
photography
Web design/developmt,
continue developing
proficiency using the
WWW, HTML commands,
page design
Web design/developmt
continue developing
proficiency using the
WWW, HTML commands,
page design, WYSIWG
editors, animation software
Web design/developmt
continue developing
proficiency using the
WWW, HTML commands,
page design, WYSIWG
editors, animation software
Understanding of IT
Support and Services
Career Pathways
Demonstrate knowledge of
IT Systems
Awareness of
microprocessor, emerging
technologies, and the IT
industry in general
Continue developing
knowledge of
microprocessors, emerging
technologies, and the IT
industry in general
Continue developing
knowledge of
microprocessors, emerging
technologies, and the IT
industry in general
Continue developing
knowledge of
microprocessors, emerging
technologies, and the IT
industry in general
Continue developing
knowledge of
microprocessors, emerging
technologies, and the IT
industry in general
Understanding of
Programming and Software
Development Career
Pathways
Demonstrate knowledge of
programming languages
Continue developing
knowledge of
programming languages
Continue developing
knowledge of
programming languages,
JavaScript specifically
Continue developing
knowledge of
programming languages
JavaScript specifically
Continue developing
knowledge of
programming languages
JavaScript specifically
Continue developing
knowledge of
programming languages
JavaScript specifically
Knowledge of Internet
safety and ethics
Continue developing skills
in Internet safety and ethics
Continue developing skills
in Internet safety and ethics
Continue developing skills
in Internet safety and ethics
Continue developing skills
in Internet safety and ethics
Continue developing skills
in Internet safety and ethics
Demonstrate knowledge of
wireless systems
Continue developing skills
in wireless systems
Continue developing skills
in wireless systems
Continue developing skills
in wireless systems
Continue developing skills
in wireless systems
2. Knowledge of proj mgnt. Knowledge of proj mgnt. Knowledge of proj mgnt. Knowledge of proj mgnt.