84 CTE Work-Based Learning
This course introduces basic laws, rules, and procedures relevant to teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that involve work-based learning (WBL) at the secondary school level in Texas. Because state and federal laws change frequently, it also explains how to find current laws, rules, and guidelines related to WBL. Teachers will learn what authentic WBL is and how to ensure students learn the skills and knowledge appropriate for their career pathway through collaborative partnerships with local employers. This material is available for view only in the Texas Gateway and a certificate is not awarded. Referenced quizzes are not available.
Lesson 1.1: Introducing Work-Based Learning
This resource gives CTE teachers an overview of work-based learning (WBL) as part of a high school student's career development training.
Lesson 1.4: Overview of WBL Courses in Texas Schools
This lesson introduces the high school career development and career and technical education (CTE) practicum courses found in the TEKS.
Lesson 1.2: Career Development Process and Programs
Career and technical education (CTE) programs are organized educational activities to prepare a student for careers and/or further education.
This lesson introduces programs and concepts associated with CTE and the career development process.
Introduction to Section 2
Introduction to Section 2
Lesson 2.1: Federal Education Laws Impacting WBL
Federal Education Laws Impacting WBL
Lesson 2.2: State Laws and Rules Governing WBL
State Laws and Rules Governing WBL
Lesson 2.3: State Laws and Rules Governing WBL Teacher Certifications and Assignments
State Laws and Rules Governing WBL Teacher Certifications and Assignments
Lesson 2.4: State Laws and Rules Governing Educator Ethics and Conduct
State Laws and Rules Governing Educator Ethics and Conduct
Lesson 4.2: CTE Policies and Procedures Manual
This resource explains the importance of having a CTE Policies and Procedures manual that describes a school's or district's policies and procedures for CTE courses.
Lesson 3.1: SAAH Rules for CTE Funding and Attendance
This resource describes how to use the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook to find CTE rules for funding and attendance.
Introduction to Section 3
This resource describes Texas Education Agency (TEA) rules related to work-based learning (WBL), including rules and policies regarding career preparation and practicum courses, and career and technical education (CTE) funding, coding guidelines, and transportation allotment rules.
Lesson 3.3: Transportation Allotment for CTE Programs
This resource provides an overview of the transportation allotment rules and restrictions regarding funding assistance to school districts for the transportation of students to attend CTE instruction.
Lesson 7.2: Completing Training Plan Forms
This lesson provides step-by-step instructions for completing the training plan form.
Introduction to Section 7
This section also explains how a training plan is used, why it is important, and how to correctly complete it.
Introduction to Section 5
This resource introduces Section 5: Workplace Laws and Rules.
Lesson 5.1: Child Labor Laws and Standards
This resource discusses child labor laws and standards that pertain to work-based learning.
Lesson 5.2: Youth Worker Health and Safety
This resource discusses OSHA requirements regarding youth worker health and safety for WBL students.
Introduction to Section 9
This resource introduces the lessons in Section 9: Timeline for Implementing a WBL Program, and lists the learning objectives.
Lesson 9.1: Summer Months
This lesson describes tasks that work-based learning (WBL) teachers need to do to prepare during the summer months for WBL courses starting at the beginning of the upcoming school year.