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WorkAbility Project Program

The array of services guidelines provided by the California Department of Education (CDE) include work-based, school-based, and community-based activities. An array of services is completed for each student served in the WAI program on an annual basis.

A student in the WAI program must be provided curriculum integration of work readiness skills, career/vocational assessment, and a minimum of one connecting activity and one work-based learning service.

Program Components

  • School-Based
    • Career/Vocational Assessment
    • Career Guidance & Counseling
    • Youth Development & Leadership
    • Curriculum Integration & Work-Readiness Skills
    • Career/Transition Portfolio
    • Vocational/Career Technical Classes
    • Independent Living/Functional Skills
  • Connecting Activities
    • Partnership/Collaboration
    • Parent Participation
  • Work-Based Learning
    • Career Awareness
    • Career Exploration
    • Career Preparation

How to apply

  • Complete a Desert Mountain SELPA (DMSELPA) WorkAbility I referral packet provided by the transition staff or WAI teacher.
  • Provide a copy of the student's IEP, educational psychological report, along with the WAI referral packet.