نبذة مختصرة : This guide is designed to help Canadian educators, in partnership with their communities, organize and operate off-campus education programs that provide meaningful experiences for students. It outlines required and recommended procedures to guide school authorities as they implement off-campus education programs in both core and optional subject areas, including academic subjects, career and technology studies, and fine arts. Section 1, on off-campus education policy, provides background, policy, definitions, procedures, and references. Section 2 describes these types of off-campus education: community partnerships, work study, work experience 15-25-35, and registered apprenticeship programs. Section 3 contains applicable legislation and regulations. Section 4 focuses on program initiation and determination of the focus of the program. Section 5, on program management, covers student selection; preplacement orientation; employer selection; placement procedures and documentation; monitoring; student records; integration sessions; developing a summary of competencies/learning plans; assessment and evaluation; and evaluation of the placement. Section 6, on safety in the workplace, addresses work station/work site inspection and approval and workers' compensation coverage. Section 7 discusses promoting an off-campus education program within the community, the school authority, and the school. Section 8 is on program evaluation. Appendixes include a list of 34 additional learning resources and sample materials, such as applications, correspondence, reports, agreements, evaluations, and promotional material. (YLB)
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