The TitanWBL CTE Research Study recognition represents a major milestone for TitanWBL and the districts that rely on it. TitanWBL was featured in a national report published by the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Research Network, funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education. The study highlights TitanWBL as an example of how districts can build robust, research-ready systems for tracking Work-Based Learning (WBL) participation across all grade levels.
This recognition underscores the growing impact of TitanWBL in the field of WBL data management and its role in supporting districts across the country.
What the TitanWBL CTE Research Study Highlights
The national study, Building Robust District Work-Based Learning Data Collection Systems (March 2024), profiled six districts that have gone beyond state requirements to create advanced WBL data systems. One of these districts is Fresno Unified School District, which uses TitanWBL as its centralized platform for WBL tracking.
The report describes TitanWBL as:
- A custom-built, district-wide WBL data system
- Designed to track WBL participation from Pre-K through Grade 12
- Capable of capturing hours, activity types, employer partners, industry sectors, evaluation data, and more
- A system that supports real-time dashboards, granular reporting, equity tracking, and strategic decision-making
Why TitanWBL Was Featured in the National Study
According to the CTE Research Study, Fresno Unified needed a powerful and flexible WBL platform capable of accurately collecting student-level data across the district’s broad range of WBL activities. TitanWBL met this need through a system built specifically to support data integrity, district alignment, and research-grade reporting.
Key reasons TitanWBL stood out:
✔ 1. Tracks the Full WBL Continuum
From guest speakers and job shadows to internships and apprenticeships, TitanWBL captures all 14 categories of WBL activities used in the district’s continuum.
✔ 2. Designed for Research-Ready Data
The CTE Research Network was specifically looking for systems capable of supporting causal research, and TitanWBL met that standard.
✔ 3. District-Wide Implementation
All students participating in WBL are included, not just CTE concentrators. TitanWBL represents one of the most comprehensive WBL data systems in operation today.
✔ 4. Real-Time Dashboards for Schools & District Leaders
Stakeholders can instantly view participation, hours, equity gaps, industry engagement, and more, something the study highlights as a model practice.
✔ 5. Strong Alignment with State and Federal Priorities
With more states adopting WBL indicators under Perkins V, TitanWBL provides the structure districts need to meet accountability requirements.
Impact Noted in the TitanWBL CTE Research Study
The study emphasizes several positive outcomes associated with TitanWBL’s implementation in Fresno Unified, including:
- Greater data accuracy and consistency
- A significant reduction in manual processes
- Improved WBL program monitoring
- Enhanced ability to identify equity gaps
- Better employer engagement through data clarity
- Support for advisory boards and decision-making
These benefits demonstrate the value of a unified WBL tracking platform, especially in large districts managing thousands of experiences annually.
How the TitanWBL CTE Research Study Shapes the Future of WBL
The report concludes that high-quality district data systems, such as TitanWBL, are essential for scaling WBL statewide and nationally. Some of its forward-looking recommendations include:
- Expanding longitudinal data collection starting in middle school
- Systematically tracking student skill gains and feedback
- Capturing employer ratings and technical skill development
- Strengthening integration with SIS systems
- Improving district capacity for equity monitoring
TitanWBL already supports much of this functionality and continues to evolve alongside district needs.
A National Recognition and a Step Forward
Being featured in a national CTE Research Network study is a powerful endorsement of TitanWBL. It validates the platform’s role as a scalable, district-proven solution for Work-Based Learning data management and its ability to support both operational excellence and rigorous research.
For districts seeking to modernize their WBL systems, the TitanWBL CTE Research Study recognition demonstrates that TitanWBL is not only effective, it is one of the leading models in the nation.
Here’s the link to the full study: https://cteresearchnetwork.org/resources/district-work-based-learning-data-collection
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