Academy Development: Admissions
Authentic Projects
Plan real-world projects where students solve challenges with industry professionals and build skills for college and career.
• Use the guiding questions to support ADT discussion, decision-making, and next steps.
• Use the ADT Agenda and Action Plan to organize the work and track progress.
Strategic Actions | Guiding Questions |
|---|---|
3.1.b Plan Real-World Projects Plan extended-length project-based learning experiences that involve industry professionals and address real-world challenges for at least the Launch Year grade level. | • What real-world challenge could students solve through an extended-length project? • Which units or projects could connect across courses? • How will industry professionals help design projects, give feedback, or support completion? • How will students present their solutions (e.g., presentations, digital media, community events)? • What career skills will students build and demonstrate? |
Explore KnoPro — Pilot an Authentic, Career-Connected Project Try a KnoPro challenge during YOP to experience project-based learning and inform Launch Year planning. Complete a challenge and a brief survey for a chance to win a $500 Launch Year celebration gift card. | • What class or student group could participate? • What did the ADT learn from the experience that could inform Launch Year project-based learning? Tip: Use 10-minute Daily Skillbuilders as a bell-ringers to build career skills. |
Check Your Progress
This section is complete when your ADT can confirm:
☐ 3.1.b Extended-length project-based learning experiences involving industry professionals are planned for at least the Launch Year grade level.
☐ Required evidence has been identified, completed, and saved in the designated location.
Recommended:
☐ The ADT has piloted a KnoPro challenge with a class or student group.
Not ready to check everything off? Use your Action Plan to identify outstanding work, assign owners, and set due dates. You can return to this section at any time during YOP.
