INSTRUCTION

8a: Instruction is one component of a transition program that “the student needs to receive in specific areas to complete needed courses, succeed in the general curriculum, and gain needed skills”.

Source: Storms, J., O’Leary, E., & Williams, J. (2000). Transition requirements: A guide for states, districts, schools, universities and families. Eugene: University of Oregon, Western Regional Resource Center.

8a.2a: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training goal of “upon completion of high school, John will enroll at Ocean County Community College.”
Examples:

Instruction related to word processing / keyboarding skills
Tutoring (peer or teacher) in reading comprehension strategies
Self-monitoring instruction related to on-task behavior
Self-advocacy training

8a.2b: Nonexamples:

Filling out an application
Touring a community college campus
Adapted physical education course
Paid work
Field trips to the grocery store
Volunteer experiences at the local elementary school

8a.2c The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training goal of “Allison will obtain a four-year degree from a liberal arts college with a major in child development.”
Examples:

Instructional support of guided notes for lessons
Instructional support of syllabi in advance, as requested
Instructional support of preferential seating in Spanish I
Audio-taped texts for English 12
Extended time on tests in Algebra II and Advanced Biology
Modified ACT testing

8a.2d: Nonexamples:

Touring child care facilities
Paid work

8a.2e: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training and employment goals of “upon graduation from high school, Jamarreo will successfully complete welding courses at Central Piedmont Community College to attain the Entry Level Welding Certificate” and “Jamarreo will be self-employed as a welder”.
Examples:

Social skills training
Instruction related to on the job safety
Community based instructional experiences related to construction work
Work-based instruction with a local welder
Self-determination training

8a.2f: Nonexamples:

Community based instructional experiences related to the food service industry
Coursework related to visual arts
Two trips to adult vocational day placement
Field trips related to recreational opportunities
Interpreter services for the hearing impaired

8a.2g: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training goal of “after graduation, Rolanda will participate in an in-home or center-based program designed to provide habilitative and vocational training with medical and therapeutic supports.”
Examples:

Training of family members in use, care and maintenance of technology
Participation in academic and functional curriculum

8a.2h: Nonexamples:

Class field trip to the mall to go Christmas shopping
Referral to vocational rehabilitation for assessments

8a.2i: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training and employment goals of “Jodi will enroll in courses (non-degree) at Gaston Community College” and “Jodi will attain a part-time position in a community retail environment independently.”
Examples:

Travel instruction
Instruction related to hygiene
Instruction related to functional math skills
Personal banking instruction
Community based instruction at Wal-Mart to introduce to retail employment skills
Instruction related to social skills in school and work settings

8a.2j: Nonexamples:

Instruction related to janitorial skills
Community based instructional experiences in restaurant settings

8a.2k: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education goal of “Alex will take a business math course at Kings College” and “after finishing high school, Alex will increase his work hours in the business department of a local office supply store, contacting XYZ Adult Agency for employment support services.”
Examples:

Instruction related to social skills in a work setting
Instruction related to self-advocacy skills
Personal banking instruction
Computer skills (word-processing, data entry) instruction

8a.2l: Nonexamples:

Community-based instruction at a local church for exposure to industrial cleaning skills
Tour of adult job training centers

8a.2m: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training and independent living goals of “Lissette will complete the non-degree program at Montgomery County College” and “upon completion of high school, Lissette will successfully utilize public transportation, including the public bus and uptown trolley.”
Examples:

Instruction on Community Safety skills
Travel instruction
Math instruction related to money usage
Literacy instruction related to sight word identification
Instruction related to community safety and self defense at the YMCA
Math instruction related to telling time on a variety of watches and clocks

8a.2s: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training goal of “immediately after graduation, Kevin will participate in habilitative and functional skill training through CAP services and will attend courses designed to provide specialized academic, functional, and occupational preparation for individuals with disabilities 2 times per week at the community college.”
Examples:

Participation in academic and functional curriculum
Participation in self-advocacy training

8a.2t: Nonexamples:

Class field trip to the movies
Situational assessment at local hotels

8a.3e: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training and employment goals of “upon graduation from high school, Jamarreo will successfully complete welding courses at Central Piedmont Community College to attain the Entry Level Welding Certificate” and “Jamarreo will be self-employed as a welder”.
Examples:

Social skills training
Instruction related to on the job safety
Community based instructional experiences related to construction work
Work-based instruction with a local welder
Self-determination training

8a.3f: Nonexamples:

Community based instructional experiences related to the food service industry
Coursework related to visual arts
Two trips to adult vocational day placement
Field trips related to recreational opportunities
Interpreter services for the hearing impaired

8a.3g: The following example of instruction supports the postsecondary employment goal of “immediately after graduation Rolanda will receive job development services from vocational rehabilitation or a community rehabilitation program and will participate in technologically supported self-employment or volunteer work within 1 year of graduation.”
Example:

Participation in the adapted academic and functional curriculum

8a.3h: Nonexamples:

Instruction in word processing
Travel instruction

8a.3i: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training and employment goals of “Jodi will enroll in courses (non-degree) at Gaston Community College” and “Jodi will attain a part-time position in a community retail environment independently.”
Examples:

Travel instruction
Instruction related to hygiene
Instruction related to functional math skills
Personal banking instruction
Community based instruction at Wal-Mart to introduce to retail employment skills
Instruction related to social skills in school and work settings

8a.3j: Nonexamples:

Instruction related to janitorial skills
Community based instructional experiences in restaurant settings

8a.3k: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary employment goal of “Alex will take a business math course at Kings College” and “after finishing high school Alex will increase his work hours in the business department of a local office supply store, contacting XYZ Adult Agency for employment support services.”
Examples:

Instruction related to social skills in a work setting
Instruction related to self-advocacy skills
Personal banking instruction
Computer skills (word-processing, data entry) instruction

8a.3l: Nonexamples:

Community-based instruction at a local church for exposure to industrial cleaning skills
Tour of adult job training centers

8a.3o: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary employment and independent living goals of “upon completion of high school, Jeremy will independently prepare for work each day, including dressing, making his bed, making his lunch, and accessing transportation.”
Examples:

Instruction on using picture symbol recipes
Instruction on personal hygiene
Community-based instruction on purchasing lunch supplies

8a.3s: The following example of instruction supports the postsecondary employment goal of “within three months of graduation, Kevin will obtain a supported employment position that allows him to work to his maximum stamina and incorporates the use of assistive technology.”

Example:

Participation in the adapted academic and functional curriculum
Participation in Career Technical Education Courses
Participation in community based instruction related to employability skills

8a.3t: Nonexample:

Instruction in word processing
Participation in adapted physical education
Visit to a local sheltered workshop

8a.4a: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary education/training and independent living goals of “Lissette will complete the non-degree program at Montgomery County College” and “upon completion of high school, Lissette will successfully utilize public transportation, including the public bus and uptown trolley.”
Examples:

Instruction on Community Safety skills
Travel instruction
Math instruction related to money usage
Literacy instruction related to sight word identification
Instruction related to community safety and self defense at the YMCA
Math instruction related to telling time on a variety of watches and clocks

8a.4b: Nonexamples:

Instruction related to life science
Intelligence testing
Job shadowing with school bus driver
Participating in chorus

8a.4c: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary employment and independent living goals of “upon completion of high school, Jeremy will independently prepare for work each day, including dressing, making his bed, making his lunch, and accessing transportation.”
Examples:

Instruction on using picture symbol recipes
Instruction on personal hygiene
Community-based instruction on purchasing lunch supplies

8a.4d: Nonexamples:

Instruction related to laundry skills
Instruction related to the water cycle
Visit to a McDonald’s food prep area

8a.4e: The following examples of instruction support the postsecondary individual living goal of “upon completion of high school, Paulo will play soccer in a recreational soccer league at the YMCA.”
Examples:

Social skills training
Travel training
Soccer skills training in adaptive physical education
Instruction related to preparation for sport activities
Self-advocacy training

8a.4f: Nonexamples:

Instruction related to civil rights
Instruction on food preparation
Math coursework
Schedule and calendar skill instruction

8a.5a: The following examples of instruction support the multi-domain postsecondary goal for Jason of attending college to gain employment as a teacher.
Examples:

Digital version of U.S. History texts
Extended time on end of course tests
Self-advocacy instruction
Tutoring for college entrance exams

8a.5b: Nonexamples:

Field trips to the grocery store

8a.5c: The following examples of instruction support the multi-domain postsecondary goal for Stephanie related to accessing transportation to her job, where she will participate in on-the-job training.
Examples:

Travel instruction
Instruction on use of a picture schedule
Instruction in telling and calculating time
Reading instruction

8a.5d: Nonexamples:

Instruction on the life cycle of insects
Instruction on domestic independence skills (e.g., bed-making, cleaning bathrooms)

This document was produced under U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Grant No. H326J050004. Marlene Simon-Burroughs served as the project officer. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or polices of the Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any product, commodity, service or enterprise mentioned in this publication is intended or should be inferred. This product is public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the citation should be: National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (2007) Indicator 13 Training Materials, Charlotte, NC, NSTTAC.