PREPARE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

WORK READINESS SKILLS

3 Years/Maximum of $300,000 per year

Deadline: May 29, 2015 

Purpose:

NYSED is soliciting grant applications to provide funding for schools to enhance their instructional programs to increase students with disabilities’ access to and participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework, instruction in the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) learning standards, and work-based learning opportunities.  

The purpose of these grants are to develop increased opportunities for all students with disabilities to exit school with the knowledge and skills to minimally be ready for entry level employment and to minimally meet the requirements for the award of the NYS CDOS Commencement Credential .

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year and thereafter, students with disabilities may earn a NYS CDOS Commencement Credential.  This credential is awarded by the school district in recognition of an individual student’s preparation and skills for post-school employment.