In this workshop, participants will consider their existing work-based learning plans in terms of concrete outcomes. Using NAF’s Work-based Learning Guide and other supporting documents, this session demonstrates how to conduct a gap analysis of a plan’s strengths and weaknesses. Participants will leave with concrete steps to increase the rigor of their plans. Presenters: Aazam Irilian, National Academy Foundation Morgan Pulleyblank, National Academy Foundation

2. Moving Academies Forward
on your WBL Plan as Part of a
Larger Systems Approach
Morgan Pulleyblank
Aazam Irilian
Academy Development Managers
Western Region
National Academy Foundation

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The National Academy Foundation
Model

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NAF’s Definition of
Work-Based Learning
Work-based learning refers to a continuum of
activities, both in and outside the classroom,
that provide opportunities for students to
connect what they are learning in the
classroom to the world of work; to learn about
careers and the education and training
requirements for occupations within and across
industries; to identify career interests and
aptitudes, and to use the workplace for both
learning and applying college- and career-
readiness skills and knowledge.

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Move to the side of the room that
expresses your opinion
Work-Based Learning is an important part of my
academy’s curriculum
AGREE DISAGREE

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Move to the side of the room that
expresses your opinion
My advisory board doesn’t do enough to help me
get paid internships
AGREE DISAGREE

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Move to the side of the room that
expresses your opinion
I know how to prepare my students to be
successful in an internship
AGREE DISAGREE

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Move to the side of the room that
expresses your opinion
My whole academy team contributes to the work-
based learning experiences of my students
AGREE DISAGREE

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NAF Standards for Work-Based Learning
STANDARD 1: PROVIDES A WORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM
All students complete a sequenced set of work-based learning
experiences as defined by the Internship Gold Standards.
STANDARD 2: INTERNSHIP COMPLETION
The academy develops and sustains a program of compensated
internships for all students.
STANDARD 3: STUDENTS’ CAREER GOALS
Students, teaching staff and internship providers collaborate to
support the student’s career goals.

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Work-Based Learning Inventory
Indicate where you are CURRENTLY doing work-
based learning, by activity and grade
• Put a “+” where you are proud of the work you
are doing
• Put a “√” in each box that you are doing, but
might want to increase in quality or quantity
Circle the top three activities that you want to
implement or increase

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Reflection
• At your tables, answer the following questions:
 How can I increase the quantity and
quality of my top priority WBL activities?
 Whose support will I need to make this
happen?
 What are potential stumbling blocks?

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Action Plan
Goal Action Steps Timeline Person
Responsible
Measures of
Success
Increase
business
partner
representatio
n to 50% of
Advisory
Board
Ask each business
partner to recruit
one peer for next
meeting
Before August
Board meeting
AB liaison 2 new AB
members from
current AB
networks
Make a
presentation in
front of chamber
of commerce
July CoC
meeting
Pathway lead CoC knows
more about
our needs
Ask parents if they
know a business
person who might
be interested
Send leaflet
home before
school ends
Pathway
Counselor
1 new AB
member from
parent
networks

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Implementation
• At your tables, pick ONE WBL activity that
someone put in their plan
• Answer the following questions:
 HOW does this activity support students’ college- and
career-readiness?
 WHOSE support do you need to successfully
implement it?
 What are THREE NEXT STEPS that you would have to
take to implement this activity?
• Be ready to share out!

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Resources
• NAF Work-Based Learning Guide:
www.naf.org/wblguide
• Work-Based Learning Plan:
www.tinyurl.com/WBLplan
• NAF Resources Page:
www.naf.org/resources-teachers-administrators

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Aazam Irilian
Academy Development
Manager, Western Region
National Academy Foundation
airilian@naf.org
415-692-4644
Morgan Pulleyblank
Academy Development
Manager, Western Region
National Academy Foundation
mpulleyblank@naf.org
510-957-8140
Please reach out!

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NAF Standards for Advisory Boards
STANDARD 1: ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS
A formally organized advisory board operates with broad-based
community representation.
STANDARD 2: SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
Advisory board members actively support teachers and help students
attain increased levels of college and career readiness.
STANDARD 3: SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The advisory board supports the development and sustainability of the
academy.