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Work -based learning experiences should be seen as part of a larger process of career development for all students. Through work based learning experiences, students should learn about various career areas, try different work styles, find out what type of...

The purpose of this study was to draw from self-determination and self-efficacy theories to evaluate psychological constructs (autonomous motivation, competency, and outcome expectancy) as mediators of the relationship between working alliance and...

Special education professionals who serve secondary students with autism must provide employment skills training critical for positive postschool outcomes. Such programming should emphasize specialized training based on student strengths, interests, and...

As high school students with disabilities leave secondary settings and special education services, their transition often is associated with limited opportunities. One way to support the transition may be to guide the student in developing a self-directed...

With the recent legislative emphasis on college and career readiness (CCR) for all students and the continued poor post-school outcomes for students with disabilities, it is important for educators to have effective and practical instructional strategies...

Navigating Remote and Virtual Work-Based Learning Experiences for Students With Disabilities

In an attempt to merge current state learning standards with college and career readiness skills, some educators have turned to project-based learning (PjBL). Its emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, collective problem solving, communication...

Although early work experiences during high school represent one of the most consistent predictors of postschool employment for young adults with disabilities, little is known about how these adolescents might access these valuable transition experiences...

Youth with disabilities face many barriers in making the transition from high school to stable long-term employment. Researchers used case study methodology to examine the career development process and postschool employment outcomes for a sample of...