Students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meet with a Job Placement Specialist during their freshman and sophomore years to begin the career exploration process.  Students begin to set goals in regard to high school as well as life after high school. Students who require support with identifying a desired career pathway, exhibit barriers to employment, or are referred by a member of the Special Education Department, will meet with the District Vocational Coordinator/Evaluator for further evaluation pertaining to career and vocational planning. Please contact your student's case manager if you have any additional questions.

 

9th Grade Screening:

• Goal: To begin the career exploration process.

• Assessment includes:

  • Evaluating likes/dislikes

  • Interests in school subjects/courses

  • Thinking about and setting goals for high school as well as for after high school

  • Administering an Interest Inventory

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10th Grade Screening:

• Goal: To continue the conversation about careers and the world of work. 

• Assessment includes:

  • Exploring interests ​

  • Discussing course electives that pertain to vocational or career goals

  • Thinking about and setting goals for high school as well as for after high school

  • Beginning the conversation about participating in workplace learning experiences

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District Vocational Evaluation:​

• Goal: To provide, in greater detail, career interests, individual barriers to employment, and workplace accommodations. 

  • Identify levels of support the student may need in their workplace learning experience​

  • Explore potential career areas of interest

  • Develop and explain work related abilities/behaviors

  • Provide the IEP team with greater insight into the student's vocational needs and interests

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