Office Technology & Procedures

What is the Office Technology & Procedures program?
Office Technology & Procedures (OTP) is an office skills program that operates in conjunction with FCPS administrative offices. Students are scheduled for two periods of instruction and one period of travel per day, and are transported from their schools by Fairfax County Public School buses.

OTP is a two-credit course in which students generally enroll for a minimum of two years. Following a sufficient and appropriate amount of classroom instruction, OTP students participate in community work sites, performing office tasks.

Who enrolls in OTP?
High school students with disabilities who demonstrate interest in future employment in an office environment are good candidates for OTP. A previous career assessment may have identified skills and interests in office-related work. Students are usually juniors or seniors, and should be at least fifteen years of age.

What will students learn in OTP?
OTP curriculum provides students with opportunities to develop skills and achieve competencies in the areas of computer applications, communication skills, office procedures and career preparation. Some of the activities and assignments students participate in are:

• Word processing, data entry, spreadsheet creation, and presentation design
• Materials ordering, shipping and receiving, mail sort and delivery
• Filing and photocopying
• Telephone and interview techniques
• Resume writing, job-seeking, and job-keeping strategies
• Internet usage
• Placement in a community work site
  

What supports are available in OTP?
OTP provides individual and small-group instruction in accordance with students' IEP goals and objectives. When needed, job coaches are assigned to students to help facilitate their transition from the classroom to the business site. OTP staff and Employment and Transition representatives monitor students' progress and communicate regularly with job coaches and employers.

Who to contact for more information?
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