This lesson focuses on self-advocacy in the service industry, specifically regarding tipping policies and procedures. Students will learn how to identify different tipping systems and practice asking for clarification when they have questions about their earnings.

A comprehensive lesson on restaurant etiquette covering menu reading, ordering, manners, volume control, tipping, and conflict resolution.

The core 90-minute training session covering four industry-specific challenges. Students rotate through scenarios to master the 4-step professional process for following instructions.

A functional skills lesson focused on navigating a restaurant experience on a budget, covering menu reading, budget planning, social etiquette, and group check splitting.

A comprehensive training session focusing on the professional relationship between employees and supervisors. Students will learn about supervisor roles, boundaries, communication strategies, and conflict resolution through interactive case studies.

A lesson focused on mastering time management through hands-on 'trials' that teach punctuality, task estimation, scheduling, and focus techniques.

A visual career exploration lesson designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities, using real photos to identify interests across various career clusters.

A 45-minute therapeutic leisure session for teens focused on building social connections and team dynamics through collaborative activities and reflection.

Preparing for independence. Students review progress reports and finalize a plan for seeking teacher support autonomously.

Establishing consistent habits and routines. Students refine their planning process to require less counselor prompting.

Developing teacher communication skills. Students practice scripts for asking for help, clarifying assignments, and negotiating deadlines.

Time estimation and scheduling. Students practice predicting how long tasks take and slotting them into their Jawsome flex time.