A job shadow is a worksite experience, typically 3-6 hours, whereby a student observes activities and asks questions about the job and workplace. These kits provide career exploration for students. This series of 40 hands-on kits were validated and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. They provide academic integration with vocational education as students learn the skills needed to perform actual job tasks using real tools of the trade. Kits include instructor's notes, student instructions, and the tools and supplies needed to perform the tasks.
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These six guides were developed to provide practitioners with information necessary to implement effective student services. This training manual has been designed to help special education students set personal, academic, and vocational goals. It also assists students with developing effective plans for pursuing those goals, identifying helpers and potential mentors who can support their efforts, and practicing recruiting skills through role play and practical exercises. This manual is for parents of students between the ages of 2-22 years. It includes checklists with sequenced, timelined activities to guide the next steps as the child progresses through each major program move during these years.