Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements
Approximate Age: Start in middle school and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: What’s next college guideNC postsecondary education programs
Review how course of study pathways can support the student’s employment options (i.e., certificate versus, occupational course of study and future ready diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements
Begin exploration of personal learning styles and necessary accommodations/supports to be successful in a work setting. Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, School/IEP Team Resources: Job Accommodation Network
Consider taking community-based classes to expand hard and soft skills and explore interests (i.e., Adult Basic Ed programs at community colleges, programs at Parks & Rec or local library, toastmasters, webinars). Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family Resources: Soft skills curriculum Apprenticeships NCAdult Basic Education | CareerOneStop
Take on more chores at home. Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family Resources: List of age appropriate chores How to create a chore chart
Take on more chores at home. Read More »
Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: Skills for college success
Work on study skills and organizational habits (i.e., using time management tools). Read More »
Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements
Explore natural support resources to help develop an individual’s social network. Approximate Age: 13 and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family/Guardian, and School/IEP Team Resources: Natural support network developmentBuilding Personal Support Network
Explore natural support resources to help develop an individual’s social network. Read More »
Review work readiness skill checklists and target skills in need of further development. Approximate Age: As early as possible & ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: Work ready checklist Soft skills checklist
Review work readiness skill checklists and target skills in need of further development. Read More »
