curriculum database for career academies and linked learning pathways annie johnston and erin fender...
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Curriculum Database for Career Academies and
Linked Learning PathwaysAnnie Johnston and Erin Fender
College & Career Academy Support Network (CCASN), UC Berkeley, Graduate School of Education
Go To: casn.berkeley.eduProduced for presentation at the
Educating for Careers Annual ConferenceSacramento, CA
March 2014
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Introductions:Annie Johnston
Erin FenderCCASN
Go To: casn.berkeley.edu
Who is in the Room?
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Formed in 1998 by a group of practitioners and researchers
A secondary school reform center based at UC, Berkeley & Irvine
Promotes researched-based practice to improve students’ preparation for college and careers through direct technical and coaching support to states, districts, schools and teachers
Conducts practice-based research and documentation
Informs local, state and national policy
Worked in over 20 states
About CCASN
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– Over 20 implementation guides
– National repository with 650+ lesson plans, units and projects that link academic disciplines to specific industry sectors
– Research reports
– National directory of academies
– Toolbox of downloadable materials
– Videos, and more
http://casn.berkeley.edu
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Dive in - choose your focus
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1. Connect individual team member to pathway themed curriculum
OR
2. Work with team to find curriculum for an interdisciplinary project
Q & A
