Lesson 3: Career Exploration

Desk items with magnetic letters spelling career.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Research career qualifications and requirements Materials needed: Note taking device, Careeronestop.org, or other online occupation browsing tool Introduction This lesson will likely require two sessions of working with students. “We have considered many […]

Lesson 4: Action Plan

Small wood blocks being stacked, idea, work, and target.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Develop an action plan that emphasizes work experience. Materials needed: Note taking device, Internet search engine Introduction “We have been exploring your five chosen careers. Today we will develop an action plan for […]

Lesson 7: Personal Data Sheet

A young adult with headphones working at a computer.

Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: Develop a personal data sheet to utilize when completing job applications. Materials needed: Several standard job applications, word processing document, laminator Introduction ”Last session, we talked about preparing for a summer work experience. […]

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 […]