Simply put, this is the most practical and relevant data we have ever collected. The assessment of norm-referenced skills on the tasks provides concrete data with which to direct future planning while the criterion referenced employability skills collected each day allow the students to get daily feedback on which areas to continue to focus on developing. The data applies directly to the IEP goals and objectives, as it provides solid evidence of the students’ present levels of performance and guides goal development.

We run 3 sessions a day, and we have at least 1 teacher,(myself) and one EA assigned to the lab.  The program is fun for staff and students, and we are all enjoying it.  Our population is mixed level 4, EBD, ASD, OHI and DCD. We use the program daily and we treat it as a preliminary work site.  The program provides a wonderful assessment, and the students learn a lot about themselves and their abilities.  They are exposed to many life skills that they will be able to carry into their independent lives.