Work-Based Learning

 

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: In the comfort of your home-office-classroom

How: Use your telephone and online computer to participate

 

Overview

Work-Based Learning (WBL) is an effective approach to employment preparation for youth with disabilities to identify their career interests, assess their employment skills and training needs, and develop the skills and attitudes necessary for paid employment.

 

Who

Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, School Social Workers, Transition Coordinators, School Administrators, Paraprofessionals. This teleconference is open to all participating MTP school projects. See listed participating MTP projects

 

What

Participants will

• Gain knowledge of the components of Work-Based Learning (WBL), including career exploration, career assessment and work-related training
• Develop a better understanding of Work-Based Learning programs
• Review WBL program structure and implementation

 

Facilitator

Lisa Caccavio and Jeffrey Kocialski Senior Trainers MTP-University at Buffalo

Questions? Email lac6@buffalo.edu or jjk29@buffalo.edu

 

Registration

Registration is limited to 11 participants. Please use the link below to register by April 23, 2009. Registrants will receive presentation materials in advance, via email.

 

 

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