LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 1223, as amended, Block. Linked learning.
Existing law authorizes the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to
issue various types of teaching credentials and authorizations.
Existing law establishes multiple pathway programs, which are
multiyear comprehensive high school programs of integrated academic
and technical study that are organized around a broad theme, interest
area, or industry sector. Multiple pathway programs are comprised,
among other things, of an integrated core curriculum that meets the
eligibility requirements for admission to the University of
California and the California State University and is delivered
through project-based learning and other engaging instructional
strategies that intentionally bring real-world context and relevance
to the curriculum where broad themes, interest areas, and career
technical education are emphasized.
This bill would define "linked learning programs," and would
authorize the commission to convene a workgroup consisting of
specified members to develop program standards for the issuance of a
recognition of study in linked learning, as defined, for linked
learning competence for holders of a single subject teaching
credential who will be teaching pupils enrolled in linked learning
programs, as specified. The bill would authorize the commission to
work with the Superintendent of Public Instruction to gather and
post, on an appropriate Internet Web site, best practices from school
districts and schools on curriculum development and professional
development relating to implementing and sustaining multiple pathway
programs.

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Comments/questions on AB 1223 (Block): Linked learning.