Career & Vocational Goal Setting

This sequence explores the implementation and monitoring of IEPs for 11th-grade students, focusing on data collection, progress reporting, secondary transition planning (ITP), and the ethical balance between legal compliance and educational quality. Students transition from being passive participants to active designers and evaluators of the IEP process.

A comprehensive sequence designed for 10th-grade Special Education students to build vocational readiness. It covers identifying soft skills, crafting resumes, completing applications, mastering workplace etiquette, and practicing mock interviews to prepare students for the transition to employment.

This sequence prepares 10th-grade students for the transition to community and vocational life by mastering the navigation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Students progress from identifying context-specific vocabulary to navigating complex, multi-folder social and professional interactions.

A self-advocacy sequence for 11th-grade students to manage working memory challenges by requesting single-step directions and professional modifications in fast-paced environments.

A comprehensive curriculum for transition-age learners (18–22) to develop essential independence skills across six domains: daily living, finance, work, communication, health, and community.

A comprehensive unit for high school students exploring the collaborative nature of IEP meetings. Students will master the roles of team members, the legal timeline of special education, self-advocacy strategies, and conflict resolution techniques, culminating in a professional mock IEP simulation.

A comprehensive transition sequence for 12th-grade students focusing on the legal, professional, and practical aspects of using Text-to-Speech (TTS) and other assistive technologies in higher education and the workplace. Students learn to advocate for their rights under the ADA and Section 504 through role-play, professional writing, and portfolio building.

An inquiry-based exploration for 12th-grade students into the sustainability of the special education profession. Students investigate the causes of teacher burnout and develop strategic organization, delegation, and boundary-setting habits to ensure long-term career success and mental well-being.

A vocational training sequence for 11th-grade students focusing on working memory through single-step directions in workplace safety contexts. Students practice interpreting signs, filtering auditory distractions, and following strict protocols in high-stakes simulations.

A vocational and life skills sequence focusing on procedural assembly for 12th-grade students with working memory needs. Students practice strict single-step adherence through inventory, fastening, partner systems, and spatial orientation tasks to ensure structural success.

This sequence focuses on teaching 12th-grade students with working memory needs how to isolate, rehearse, and verify single-step verbal and visual instructions in a vocational setting. Through simulations and skill-building activities, students learn to filter extraneous information and prioritize safety and accuracy over speed.

This sequence focuses on vocational and life skills, applying single-step direction following to physical assembly and procedural tasks. Students learn to navigate technical diagrams and standard operating procedures by isolating one action at a time to support working memory.

A Tier 2 small group lesson for 10th graders designed to empower students with IEPs to actively participate in their educational planning through self-advocacy skills. Students will identify their strengths, challenges, and goals, and practice communicating them effectively in an IEP meeting context.

This lesson introduces the 'STOP' strategy (Space, Time, Objects, People) to help high school students with ASD profiles navigate field trips, college visits, and professional events. It focuses on situational analysis, self-advocacy, and reducing anxiety in new environments.

A 2-hour individualized lesson designed to empower an adult male with disabilities to develop self-advocacy skills for the job search and employment process. Students will learn about their rights under the ADA, how to communicate their strengths, and how to request reasonable accommodations.

An engaging 30-minute activity for 9th-grade students with intellectual disabilities and low reading levels to rank researched careers based on various job characteristics. This lesson helps students reflect on career preferences and understand the diversity of job roles.

A comprehensive 2-hour individualized lesson designed to empower adults with disabilities to understand and practice self-advocacy in the workplace, specifically tailored for a retail environment like TJ Maxx.

A 2-hour individualized Tier 3 lesson designed to empower an adult male with disabilities to effectively advocate for himself during the job application process. The lesson focuses on identifying strengths, understanding disclosure and accommodations, and practical application strategies.

A 2-hour individualized lesson for an adult male with disabilities focusing on developing strategies to maintain employment, learn new tasks independently, and stay on topic during work-related discussions.

A 30-minute vocational lesson for 7th-grade students with IEPs, focusing on independent task completion through measuring, sorting, and filling activities. Students develop fine motor skills and follow multi-step instructions using a vocational task box.

A 2-hour lesson for adult males with disabilities focusing on developing self-advocacy skills to navigate challenging workplace situations, particularly when faced with hurtful comments.

This lesson demystifies the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for 11th-grade students, empowering them to understand their goals, accommodations, and rights. Through interactive discussion and guided reflection, students learn to advocate for themselves and take an active role in their educational planning.

A comprehensive 120-minute session focused on empowering students with practical safety knowledge for home, community, and the workplace. Includes interactive activities, visual aids, and specific accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.

This lesson introduces vocational task boxes for high school students with low cognitive abilities, focusing on hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, task completion, and independence.