Use of career development practices and research. (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Washington, and Wisconsin). Professional development that helps educators mentor all students, especially those with disabilities, and particularly students with the more significant disabilities (e.g., Kentucky). Statewide training to teachers and school staff aligned to National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) standards for Family and School Partnerships. ACCESS TO GENERIC SERVICES AND SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS Students have adequate access to generic services and systems as well as appropriate supports and accommodations. Examples: ILP programs and strategies that incorporate universal design for learning principles to ensure that all youth have access to fully engage in career development activities (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, and Wisconsin). Guidance for quality work-based learning experiences that include youth with disabilities and addresses the provision of essential related services and supports to encourage full participation (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, and Connecticut). Special education policies specify identified accommodations and supports that enable youth to make progress toward career and life goals (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, and Wisconsin). GUIDANCE TO BUSINESSES Businesses have clear guidance on the ADA and FLSA, and student preparedness efforts align with business community needs. Examples: Programs include skills,” such as self-awareness, self-regulation, “soft persuasion and influencing, communications, conflict management leadership, strategic thinking, and problem solving (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, and Connecticut).
Use of career development practices and research. (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Washington, and Wisconsin). Professional development that helps educators mentor all students, especially those with disabilities, and particularly students with the more significant disabilities (e.g., Kentucky). Statewide training to teachers and school staff aligned to National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) standards for Family and School Partnerships. ACCESS TO GENERIC SERVICES AND SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS Students have adequate access to generic services and systems as well as appropriate supports and accommodations. Examples: ILP programs and strategies that incorporate universal design for learning principles to ensure that all youth have access to fully engage in career development activities (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, and Wisconsin). Guidance for quality work-based learning experiences that include youth with disabilities and addresses the provision of essential related services and supports to encourage full participation (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, and Connecticut). Special education policies specify identified accommodations and supports that enable youth to make progress toward career and life goals (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, and Wisconsin). GUIDANCE TO BUSINESSES Businesses have clear guidance on the ADA and FLSA, and student preparedness efforts align with business community needs. Examples: Programs include “soft skills,” such as self-awareness, self-regulation, persuasion and influencing, communications, conflict management leadership, strategic thinking, and problem solving (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, and Connecticut).
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