Special Populations

Students with disabilities have access to a wide range of career and techincal education programs. These programs begin with exploratory instruction at the middle school level. In high school practical arts courses and job-preparatory instruction to prepare students for effective entry into in occupation are provided. The regular job preparatory curriculum may be modified for secondary students with disabilities resulting in an individualized program leading to specific jobs – known as modified occupational completion points (MOCPs). The Office of Career and Technical Education staff provides support to teachers with special populations students. Students with specific barriers to education may include economically disadvantaged, academically disadvantaged (students with a GPA of lower than 2.0), students with disabilities and English speakers of other languages. Support from district staff includes identifying strategies and accommodations to the learning environment or modifications to the curriculum if recommended by an Individual Education Plan.

Brevard Public School’s national award winning School-to-Career Transition Support Programs continuum, helps students with disabilities explore the many possibilities for careers in our community. These programs serve students at the Independent and Supported Level from age 14 through Adulthood. The Marc Gold Award was presented in April 2003 at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Seattle, Washington. The programs acknowledged for the award included:

World of Work (WOW) serves students at the middle school level and provides exploration opportunities in our community. Business leaders lend their expertise as classroom speakers and open the doors of their businesses so students can observe a variety of possible careers.
Practical Applications of Career Exploration (PACE) serves students at the ninth and tenth grade level. These students receive support through mock interviews, job shadowing, and job clubs. Business leaders help by providing opportunities for students to job shadow and serve as the employer during the mock interviews.
Job Placement and Supported Employment (JPSE) is provided to students who are 16 and ready to begin employment. Services include employment specialist who support the teachers with follow-along for each student for one semester.





	Special Populations Students with disabilities have access to a wide range of career and techincal education programs. These programs begin with exploratory instruction at the middle school level. In high school practical arts courses and job-preparatory instruction to prepare students for effective entry into in occupation are provided. The regular job preparatory curriculum may be modified for secondary students with disabilities resulting in an individualized program leading to specific jobs – known as modified occupational completion points (MOCPs). The Office of Career and Technical Education staff provides support to teachers with special populations students. Students with specific barriers to education may include economically disadvantaged, academically disadvantaged (students with a GPA of lower than 2.0), students with disabilities and English speakers of other languages. Support from district staff includes identifying strategies and accommodations to the learning environment or modifications to the curriculum if recommended by an Individual Education Plan. Brevard Public School’s national award winning School-to-Career Transition Support Programs continuum, helps students with disabilities explore the many possibilities for careers in our community. These programs serve students at the Independent and Supported Level from age 14 through Adulthood. The Marc Gold Award was presented in April 2003 at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Seattle, Washington. The programs acknowledged for the award included: World of Work (WOW) serves students at the middle school level and provides exploration opportunities in our community. Business leaders lend their expertise as classroom speakers and open the doors of their businesses so students can observe a variety of possible careers. Practical Applications of Career Exploration (PACE) serves students at the ninth and tenth grade level. These students receive support through mock interviews, job shadowing, and job clubs. Business leaders help by providing opportunities for students to job shadow and serve as the employer during the mock interviews. Job Placement and Supported Employment (JPSE) is provided to students who are 16 and ready to begin employment. Services include employment specialist who support the teachers with follow-along for each student for one semester.


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