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Bridging Job Skills To The Future For Students With Disabilities, Trista Aaberg, Jessica Mcwilliams
Bridging Job Skills To The Future For Students With Disabilities, Trista Aaberg, Jessica Mcwilliams
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It is estimated that 83% of students, who received special education services, are unemployed following graduation (White & Weiner, 2004). The problem is that often there is no training program to assist the job coaches in the evaluation process to create a successful fit between the student and the job placement. The literature supports the creation of a protocol and training program to address the needs identified of the student.
This scholarly project focuses on the Natrona Country School District in Casper, Wyoming which has implemented the Kelly Walsh Work Study Program. A review of the program's needs assessment and …