Work-Based Learning

Why is PSD Documenting Work-Based Learning Outcomes?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Perkins Performance Goal: 35% of CTE Concentrators complete a WBL opportunity of 30+ hours related to their CTE pathway.
Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness PWR BIG 3 Funding and Accountability - Some WBL Opportunities that are 60+ hours will count on your school performance framework and some qualify for the PWR incentive funding.

Work-Based Learning (WBL) Documentation & Forms:

The following must be completed and uploaded to Xello by May 29, 2026

Step #1: Students "add a WBL opportunity" in Xello

Follow these instructions to "add opportunities" in Xello - Presentation Link - Xello How To Link

Step #2: Upload required documents in the Xello Opportunity (this may be done by students or the teacher)

Before the WBL opportunity begins:
- Students earning PSD credit: Work-Based Learning Agreement with Training Plan - LINK
  - OR
- Students not earning PSD credit: Training Plan - 2026 WBL PSD Fillable Training Plan
At the end of each quarter or semester:
- Supervisor Evaluation w/hours - 2025 Work-Based Learning Employer Eval - Final Fillable (1)
- Work-Based Learning Reflection - 2026 fillable Work-Based Learning (WBL) Student Narrative Form

Step #3: Upload addtional supporting documentation (optional)

Artifacts - Presentations, photos, portfolios, etc.

Job Shadows and Career Tour Forms:

Job Shadow: Students that participate in a Job Shadow that is organized by PSD and are attending without a PSD staff member should complete this FORM

Career Tour: Students that attend a Career Tour and a PSD staff member will be chaperoning should complete the PSD field trip form (one-day) - LINK