Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 780 - Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Chapter 20 - Programs and Services
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 780:20-1-3 - Framework and Definition of Work-based Learning

(a) Work-based learning is a type of job training that combines on-the-job and classroom instruction. In CareerTech education, work-based learning is an educational strategy and framework that utilizes the delivery of a continuum of learning that is work-based and involving sustained, meaningful interactions with industry or community professionals that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the tasks required in a given career field. Experiences may be delivered in workplaces, in the community, at educational institutions and/or virtually, as appropriate, and include a range of activities such as workplace tours, job shadowing, school-based enterprises, internships and apprenticeships.

(b) A full continuum of work-based learning experiences, progressing in intensity, is accessible to every student at some point during the program of study. Examples include but are not limited to business and industry field trips, job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships, service learning, live work, cooperative education and school-based enterprises, as well as entrepreneurial experiences. Work-based learning experiences are age appropriate and aligned with relevant national, state and/or local standards. Work-based learning experiences develop and reinforce relevant technical, academic and employability knowledge and skills. Work-based learning experiences are intentionally aligned with each student's education and career goals.

(c) Work-based learning experiences are provided through delivery methods that maximize meaningful interaction with business professionals. Requirements and procedures for work-based learning experiences that address access, selection, liability, supervision, rights and responsibilities, safety, transportation, learning objectives and evaluations are formalized and shared in advance of work-based learning experiences with employers, students and parents/guardians (as appropriate). All work-based learning experiences comply with relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations. Students engage in reflection and document learning resulting from work-based learning experiences, such as through a portfolio or presentation.