Help students with learning differences prepare for the transition from school to work!Features: This comprehensive curriculum is divided into eleven units. Each unit includes key vocabulary to target what students need to know in order to fully comprehend what they are reading. Units also include checklists, additional information, activity sheets for students to complete, and ideas for individual projects. Real-World Topics include determining interests, understanding IEPs, exploring careers,... Read full description

Help students with learning differences prepare for the transition from school to work!

Features: This comprehensive curriculum is divided into eleven units. Each unit includes key vocabulary to target what students need to know in order to fully comprehend what they are reading. Units also include checklists, additional information, activity sheets for students to complete, and ideas for individual projects.

Real-World Topics include determining interests, understanding IEPs, exploring careers, understanding what college is really like, completing a job application, choosing personal references, interviewing, understanding paychecks and job benefits, being a good employee, leaving a job, and understanding banking and budgeting.

Table of Contents: Getting to Know Yourself, Self- Determination, Exploring Your Career Options, Post- Secondary Options, Setting Goals, Getting a Job, What Can You Expect from an Employer?, What Can an Employer Expect from You?, Leaving a Job, Entrepreneurship, and Managing Your Money.

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