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CTE Programs - Work-Based Learning - Definitions

CTE Programs Work-Based Learning
Definitions

The Arizona Department of Education Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Guide is intended to assist districts and schools with the development and embedding of work-based learning in CTE programs.

What is Work-Based Learning?

Perkins DefinitionPrimary Goal
WBL Experiences CanWBL Experiences Must
Work-Based Learning ContinuumWBL vs Lab Practice Examples 
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