Businesses Opening Doors For Those With Disabilities. Are Your Students Ready?

According to a recent article in Disability Scoop “Corporate America is increasingly working to include people with disabilities with a new report finding that a growing number of companies are actively recruiting from this population. In a survey of 110 companies … Read More
Capturing the Hearts and Minds of Students …and a Little Fishing Too

Experiential Learning in this Classroom Doubles Employment Outcomes and Eliminates Behavior Issues David Yunker and his Oxnard, CA High School class have just returned from fishing. Not only have they caught a few fish, but David has captured the hearts and … Read More
It’s National Sewing Month! Do Your Students Know How to Make a Straight stitch, Backstitch, or Topstitch?

Don’t miss out on a great learning experience for your students. Did you know that tens of millions of Americans sew at home? Whether for personal use, community service or for a home business, sewing is a great skill to … Read More
Education Associates Announces WIOA Solutions for Pre-ETS Services

Project Discovery’s Life and Work Skills Solutions prepare students to be workforce ready. This year U.S. schools, job coaches, vocational rehabilitation counselors and transition coordinators are working hard to comply with the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) … Read More
Hurricane Harvey victims need a helping hand. Together we can make a difference.

Give a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Donate now through Red Cross. Here’s a list of more organizations that are undertaking this work and how you can contribute to them.
The Future of Learning: Hands – On and Student Driven

Today’s blog starts with a thought experiment. Think with us for a moment about your favorite activity. Maybe it’s gardening, playing a sport, or even watching movies. Now, think about how you would teach someone else to love what you … Read More
Back-to-School Strategies For Students with Disabilities From Parents and Educators

Going back to school is not easy for any student. The prospect of a new school environment and new routines can be especially daunting for students with disabilities. What will my classroom look like? Where will my locker be? Will … Read More