PTW302: Transit to Post-Sec

COURSE TITLE: Transit to Post-Sec
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
CODE: PTW302
COURSE LENGTH: 18 weeks

Major Concepts/Content: The Transition to Post-Secondary course is designed to offer students the academic and transitional skills necessary to succeed both in a general education classroom and in the world of work.

Academic aspects of this course will focus on the reinforcement of reading, written language, mathematical skills and their applications to the work place, independent living situations, and community participation. Preparation for transition encompasses those competencies that will enable student to gain employment and pursue further education and training.

General employability competencies include skills in communication and self-assessment and use of technology, self-management, portfolio development and achievement of positive interpersonal relationships.

Independent living competencies include knowledge and strategies for managing self-advocacy, recreation/leisure, finance and budgeting, medical services, and housing and transportation.

Major Instructional Activities: Instruction will be coordinated by any of the following: the guidance counselor, cooperative work experience coordinator, general and/or special educator and where appropriate, in collaboration with the work site employer, occupational therapist and job coach.

Academic skills and learning strategies will be taught through direct instruction and applied to present educational needs and to the word of work.

Employability competencies will be introduced through classroom instruction, simulations, and work-site application.

Interpersonal skills will be practiced in the classroom and applied at the work site and in social situations.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated on the successful transfer of academic skills and learning strategies to their scheduled courses using feedback from teachers. Evaluation of work skills and interpersonal competencies will be conducted by educators, cooperative work experience coordinators, counselors, and employers. Quantitative assessments and grading assigned tasks and products, use of checklists, anecdotal observations, and portfolio, including an electronic or computer resume may also be used in evaluating learning.

Last Revised: May 26th, 2009 at 12:47 pm.