Breakthrough Career Education Research for Students with Developmental Disabilities
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Amy Spriggs of the University of Kentucky, a leading authority on Special Education and evidence-based teaching methodologies, just concluded a beta test research project using Project Discovery, a hands-on career education curriculum with systematic instruction and video modeling. The career education and life skills curriculum was developed by Education Associates, Inc. […]
Florida Car Wash with 35 Autistic Employees
Rising Tide Car Wash in Parkland, FL is a local business giving job opportunities to people with autism. Their story is being highlighted by Starbucks’ video campaign, Upstanders, in a piece entitled “Employing the Full Spectrum.” Inspired by his son, Andrew, who was diagnosed with autism, John D’Eri founded the car wash three years ago. […]
Systematic Instruction, Hands-on Career Education, & Video Modeling Increases Job Skills for Students with Autism
Dr. Amy Spriggs, University of Kentucky, Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling, has dedicated her life to public education. First, as a Sunday school teacher working with a child with Down syndrome; then to special education in K12 schools and now as a professor and researcher teaching undergraduate and graduate special education […]
Got ONE Minute? Louisiana Flooding Victims Need Our Help. One minute, one text, will help thousands: Text $10
We have been honored to work with the transition teachers of Louisiana to get their students career ready and life ready. All of us are asking how we can help. There are a variety of simple ways to quickly and easily aid our neighbors in need. It will only take ONE minute to make a […]
JC Penney Shows Sensitivity and Support to Back-To-School Shoppers With Autism
We are seeing an increasing number of stores and theaters demonstrate sensitivity to make their settings welcoming and enjoyable for those with autism. JC Penney created a special shopping event for these shoppers opening three hours early to hold a judgemen-free shopping experience. You can read more here.
The Perfect Gift: A Compliment!
In the spirit of the giving season, we would like to give a compliment to teacher Chris Ulmer of Mainspring Academy, Jacksonville, FL. Every day he starts off the school day with 10 minutes of complements for each and every one of his students. To learn more, please visit
Featured PATINS Project Vendor
Education Associates is proud to be a Featured Vendor for PATINS Project! Project Discovery is all about student success! Project Discovery, developed by Education Associates, is a coordinated set of activities that help transition students to be college or career ready, life ready, and live independently. Learn how Project Discovery can benefit […]
Bullying Prevention Curriculum – Request a Demo!
Empower your students to learn about and END bullying! Contact us to discuss your bullying prevention program. Our Life Skills titles teach students a variety of social skills including these skills: Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Workplace Bullying Cyberbullying
Welcome National Dropout Prevention Conference to Louisville, KY
Education Associates and Project Discovery career ready curriculum welcome the National Dropout Prevention Conference to Louisville, KY. We are proud of Project Discovery’s career ready curriculum’s track record for student transition success! With an engaging and motivating hands-on curriculum, we partner with educators to ensure that more students stay in school. Every student is a winner!
Project Discovery’s Career Exploration and Job Skills Curriculum Selected for Houston, TX Choice Partners Bid List
Education Associates, Inc. is excited to announce that it has been awarded a contract for access of its Project Discovery career education and job skills training curriculum through the Harris County (Houston, Texas) Department of Education Choice Partners cooperative (HCDE Choice Partners).