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Work Awareness & Transition (WAT)
What is WAT?
Work
Awareness and Transition (WAT) is a course for
middle and high school students with disabilities
that emphasizes:
- Personal
awareness
- Career
exploration
- Work
expectations
Middle
school WAT highlights career awareness and life
skills; students may participate in school-based
business and service activities.
High school WAT concentrates on in-depth career exploration and job seeking
and keeping skills; in-school and community work experiences help students
extend their exploration and work readiness skills.
Who
enrolls in WAT?
Middle
school WAT highlights career awareness and life
skills; students may participate in school-based
business and service activities.
High school WAT concentrates on in-depth career exploration and job seeking
and keeping skills; in-school and community work experiences help students
extend their exploration and work readiness skills.
What
can students learn in WAT?
The
WAT curriculum is a dynamic resource for all WAT
teachers. Using the curriculum, students learn
strategies and skills that lead to success in their
transition from high school to various postsecondary
opportunities as well as preparation for independent
living. The WAT curriculum is modified from the
general education Career Connections curriculum,
is aligned with Virginia SOL, and is divided into
five sections:
- Understanding
Self and Others
- Exploring
Occupations
- Making
Decisions
- Acquiring
Work Skills
- Planning
for life
The curriculum provides competencies, suggested lessons, activities, and resources.
What
supports are available in WAT?
WAT
teachers instruct students with disabilities based
on their individual needs. Each high school's Employment and Transition representative supports the WAT course in matching students with work experiences
in the school and community. If needed, short-term job coach services are available as well.
Who
to contact for more information?
For
more information about the WAT program, contact:
- Your
WAT Teacher
- Your
Guidance Counselor
- Your
Special Education Teacher
- Your
Employment and Transition Representative
- The
Office of Career and Transition Services at 571-423-4150
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