Lesson 8: Workplace Etiquette

close up of keyboard with Work Etiquette on button.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Determine proper etiquette for possible work experiences. Materials needed: Internet search engine Introduction “You have prepared a personal data sheet and are ready to begin filling out job applications. Before beginning the application […]

Lesson 9: Appropriate Attire

A woman choosing clothing for work.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Determine appropriate attire for possible work experiences. Materials needed: Internet search engine, variety of fabric (cotton, wool, linen, polyester, etc.), iron, ironing board. If possible, taking a group of students on a field […]

Lesson 10: Job Seeking

A teen sitting on the porch thinking with a laptop.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Search and apply for available jobs. Materials needed: Phone, preferred note-taking device, video camera and playback equipment, Internet access Introduction “Last time we discussed proper etiquette and attire for various jobs. Today we […]

Lesson 6: Planning a Summer Work Experience

Two teens working in a greenhouse picking vegetables.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Discuss and research summer work experience possibilities regarding transportation. Materials needed: Preferred note taking device Introduction “Last session, we discussed seeking input from mentors already working in your field of interest. Now, we’ll […]

Assistive Technologies

Reading and Writing Technology provides a wide variety of tools which can be used by people who are blind or have low vision for reading and writing. These tools can be divided into categories based on the modality the user chooses to accomplish reading and writing tasks: visual, tactile, auditory. Many readers will choose a […]