Project Search
Project Search is a high school transitional program for students 18-21 years old. Classes focus on employability and adult living skills including: resume’ writing, finances, self-help, nutrition, community access and recreation. Students particpate in community intership opportunities and are matched to the most appropriate job based on interest and skills. Job coaches on site to assist students.
Job placement is the final goal of Project Search.
Project Search is a high school transitional program for students 18-21 years old. Classes focus on employability and adult living skills including: resume’ writing, finances, self-help, nutrition, community access and recreation. Students particpate in community intership opportunities and are matched to the most appropriate job based on interest and skills. Job coaches on site to assist students.
Job placement is the final goal of Project Search.
- Must be 18-21 years old
- All high school requirements and/or coursework and State Assessments must be completed
- Independent toileting and feeding skills
- Basic communication skills
District Responsibilities:
- Send in referral for placement
- Share IEP
- Complete Project Search paperwork
- Provide current educational and health records including immunization records
- Notification of CSE Meetings
- Notification of any Amendment
BOCES Responsibilities:
- Supervisory support to collaborators and BOCES staff
- Instructional and Intervention Resource teachers available to staff
- Provide updated information and training on special education issues/mandates
- Provide staff development for all staff
- Implementation of student’s IEP
- Provide formal evaluation of BOCES staff
- Provide material/supplies money for BOCES staff
- Administer NYS Assessments
- Participate in CSE/Meetings
- Provide quarterly update on student progress
- Collect data for progress monitoring