CORE Vocational

Course Description:
Pre-vocational tasks based on the student's individual skills and needs, adapted for
vision and cognitive levels. Focus is on task completion process, using materials to
compare attributes, backward chaining of beginning middle end,
This course teaches basic vocational skills, helping students gain knowledge of
desirable work behaviors such as coming to work on time, following instructions,
and appropriate dress for work. Students also learn functional vocabulary words for
work, community and safety.
Students explore different types of jobs and practice employment skills such as
interviewing skills , the job application process, and using supportive technology
such as email and google read and write.
Students also have work-based learning time when they punch in using a time clock
and practice work skills such as working in the cafeteria and working in the kitchen
and doing work boxes. The center-based program also has a popcorn selling
business and students make and sell popcorn in the school setting.

Skills before going to WE: Vocabulary use of and application,

Essential Outcomes

Learning Targets

Tools/Curriculum

I can initiate, sustain and

complete a task.

I can stay on task for a

specified amount of time.

I can follow directions.

I can complete a set-up work

task.

I can demonstrate
task/work completion.

I can complete structured work

activities.
PAES

I can identify and

demonstrate the
vocational skills needed
for employment.

I can use a time clock.

Work -based Learning

I can dress appropriately for

work.

Project Discovery

I can explore and identify

interests, strengths, and
jobs preferences.

I can call my supervisor if I

am going to be absent or late.

Common Assessments

Work Boxes, : grasp, carry, Supervisor Weekly Reports

put together, same, sort,
assemble, pack, manipulate. Teacher Formative
Assessments
Edmark Job Words
PAES Reports
Emark Community Words

Volunteer Task
On the Job Training

Observations

I can explore a variety of

job opportunities.

I practice and role play for a

job interview.
I can interview for a job.

School Jobs/ Work Based

Learning

I can ask for help.

I can identify and
demonstrate the soft skills
needed for employment

I can follow work procedures

and policies.
I can accept feedback and
make improvements.
I can self regulate.
Forgiveness
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills
Self-Advocacy
Patience
Teamwork
Accountability
Unwritten Social Rules
Getting Complete Directions
Prior to Beginning Tasks

Notes from 8.15.16:

Add in information about soft skills, social thinking, vocabulary and career opportunities.