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The "Linked Learning" Name
Linked Learning is the new name for the educational approach formerly known in California as "multiple pathways." After extensive public opinion research, the schools and organizations implementing this approach selected the Linked Learning name to more clearly convey its unique benefits to students, educators, parents and policymakers. Read More.
Schools and districts throughout California are turning to Linked Learning pathways as a promising approach for improving student outcomes. To promote the development, expansion, and sustainability of high-quality pathways in California, ConnectEd is producing tools and identifying resources that can help the dozens, if not hundreds, of school districts interested in using Linked Learning as a strategy to reduce high school dropout rates, raise student achievement, increase postsecondary transition, and boost students' earning power after high school.
This section of the website includes information on:
Tools that can help any district as it decides how to implement or improve the quality of its pathways
Certification Guidelines which outline the elements of a quality pathway
Professional Development that districts contracting with ConnectEd have received
Teacher Preparation programs emerging that provide teacher candidates with the unique skills needed to effectively teach in pathways
Partners that ConnectEd works with who are helping to build the field of Linked Learning
