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Unlocking Student Potential: Empowering Independence in the Classroom

Presented by Jose Gonzalez, 21st Century Learning Specialist, Compton Unified School District (CA); and Meghan Polowin, Grade 8 Science and Technology Teacher, Fisher Park/Summit Alternative P.S., Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Moderated by Karissa Bowen, Senior Project Manager, Ciena Solutions Challenge, Digital Promise Global

Teaching Independence: Preparing Your Secondary Students with Autism for Life Beyond School

Teaching Independence: Preparing Your Secondary Students with Autism for Life Beyond School

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is 78.5%. In the last decade research on teaching students with significant disabilities has identified many effective instructional strategies appropriate for secondary students. As educators, how can we utilize these strategies to better prepare our students for life beyond school?