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Career and Transition Services

Successful transition to a variety of postsecondary options is achieved through a continuum of instructional strategies, collaborative interdisciplinary team supports, use of technology, and awareness of and access to community resources.

Career Instruction

Career and Transition Services offers classes and programs that teach workplace readiness skills, employability skills, self-advocacy, and self-determination.

Programming for Students Ages 18-22

Students receive instruction in career education in a variety of community settings and businesses. In addition to learning work skills, students receive instruction in applied academics, self-advocacy and independent living skills.

Transition Planning

Planning for the transition from school to post-school options is a critical part of a students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) process in the middle and high school years.

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Career Assessment Services

Secondary students receiving special education can participate in any career assessment service.

Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning links the classroom to the real world. This offers students with disabilities knowledge, skills and experiences. They explore career options and develop tailored plans for the future.

Employment and Transition Services

Helping students transition to life after high school.

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Work Awareness and Transition (WAT)

Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) is a course for middle and high school students with disabilities that emphasizes personal awareness, career exploration, and work expectations.

Davis Career Center

The S. John Davis Career Center is one of two Fairfax County Public Schools centers that provides career and employment skills instruction to students with disabilities.

Pulley Career Center

The Earl L. Pulley Career Center is one of two Fairfax County Public Schools centers that provides career and employment skills instruction to students with disabilities.

Secondary Transition to Employment Program (STEP)

A collaborative effort among FCPS staff and businesses in Fairfax County to provide students aged 18 to 22 with employment training in real work settings.

Postsecondary Services

Career and Transition Services provides assistance with adult agency referrals and linkages to postsecondary services for students to include college accommodations, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.

College Accommodations

College accommodations are supports and services provided at no cost to eligible students with disabilities. Accommodations serve to ensure equal access and opportunity to benefit from classes, programs, and activities.