Project Discovery was developed by a team of nationally-recognized curriculum experts and career guidance professionals as well as skilled workers in each career field. Project Discovery passed a rigorous evaluation process by the U. S. Department of Education and received its validation and approval. In addition, it has been selected by the National Dropout Prevention Network as a Model Program.

Research Study: Strategies for Effective Career and Life Education for Individuals with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Data clearly demonstrated an increase in both knowledge and skill levels gained across multiple sites for each Project Discovery kit.

It is critical that educators implement curricular models that have evidence-based research, such as Project Discovery, to meet the academic standards, as mandated in NCLB, and also prepare students to transition to employment, as mandated by IDEA. When students are provided a curriculum that has real world applications, an instructor can provide a new pathway toward learning.

Dr. Margo Izzo

Our Dropout rate has decreased from 58% to 28% and we attribute most of this impact to our Project Discovery program

Shelley M. Mauer