SEV331: Focus Vocational Skills -1hr (2012-2013) CURRICULUM
PROGRAM: Special Education COURSE TITLE: Focus Vocational Skills
-1hr CALENDAR YEAR: 2012-2013 GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 COURSE LENGTH:
36 weeks Major Concepts/Content: The Focus Vocational Skills
course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary
to identify career options, access community resources, and
practice work-related behaviors. The course provides guided "on-
the-job" practice in school and community settings for a range
of post-secondary careers. The skills necessary for success in
the working environment are emphasized to include decision
making, problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal
relationships, technology, workplace readiness, and
communication. Major Instructional Activities: Practical
application and generalization of course concepts occurs in
natural settings such as home, school, and community.
Instructional activities include personal and career planning,
resume writing, interview skills, investigating personali