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Earl L. Pulley Career Center
What
is the Earl L. Pulley Career Center?
The
Earl L. Pulley Center is one of two Fairfax County
Public Schools centers that provides career and
employment skills instruction to students with
disabilities.
Students
may enroll from 2 hours per day to a full day.
Schedules are flexible to accommodate students'
curricular needs. All students are also encouraged
to take part in the formal graduation activities
at their base schools.
Who
enrolls at Pulley Career Center?
Students
who are 16-21 years of age enroll at Pulley Center.
Students are transported from any of the fifteen
high schools and secondary special education
centers in southern Fairfax County. Students
in FCPS- contracted private placements are served
at Pulley Center.
Students
have opportunities to tour, visit, and try out
specific instructional components before enrolling
at the Center. Students maintain involvement
in extracurricular activities at their base schools
while they attend the Center. Students' IEPs
are revised prior to their participation in Center
courses.
What
can students learn at Pulley Center
Students
receive instruction in career education based
on business-based competencies. Career skills
and work behaviors are taught and practiced in
a variety of community settings and businesses.
While working in businesses in the community,
the students gain valuable life experiences by
working with adults in inclusive environments.
Instruction
in character education, social skills and independent
living are infused throughout the instruction.
Additionally, students build functional literacy
skills, participate in community activities such
as banking and travel training, and take a major
role in designing career development plans.
What
supports are available at Pulley Center?
In
addition, students who attend for two or more hours
per day receive instruction in Independent Living. This includes understanding and applying vocabulary and math concepts as they
pertain to the students' instructional program
as well as banking, community travel, budgeting,
developing a resume, interviewing strategies, and
other opportunities for students to become independent
at work and in the community.
An Employment
and Transition Representative (ETR) assists students with their job search and employment.
Students
who currently receive additional support in speech,
hearing, vision, physical and/or occupational
therapy, you will continue to receive that support
at Pulley Center.
In addition, Peer Relations classes and a mediation program are available to
assist students in developing positive skills to meet conflicts.
Who
to contact for more information?
A
tour/visit can be arranged. Informational packets
are available upon request.
If
you would like more information, please contact:
Earl
L. Pulley Career Center
6500 Quander Road
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2700
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