- Houston Independent School District
- Linked Learning
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LINKED LEARNING IS A DIVISION OF THE STRATEGY AND INNOVATION OFFICE
Become an Industry Partner with Linked LearningPresent your company's employment needs and share recruitment insightswith Linked Learning Teachers at our Community of Practice meetings each month.* TEACHERS - * ADMINISTRATORS - * COORDINATORS may register for Professional Development and REGION IV Trainings and GET SCHEDULES - Teachers click here.
FEES MAY APPLY, SEE INDIVIDUAL LISTING
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Linked Learning is an educational approach that combines rigorous academics with hands-on learning and the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences.
READ MORE ABOUT LINKED LEARNING - CLICK THIS LINK
Download PBL Resources - Click the links below:- PBW Student Guide (2 pages)
- Prep for a PBL World Teacher's Guide (20 pages)
Linked Learning in the NEWS
Four Components
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College preparatory English, math, science, history and sometimes foreign language.Courses help students gain career-based knowledge and skills.Mentoring and job shadowing opportunities that evolve into internships/virtual apprenticeships.Counseling and supplemental instruction in reading, writing and mathematics.
Race To The Top District Grant
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In 2014, HISD received the much-coveted federal Race To The Top District Grant. As the only urban school district in the country to receive Race To The Top funds, we can use the $30 million to support and transform our schools in what and how they teach.