STRIVE - Selected Training Received in Vocational Education

Enrollment Criteria for Secondary Students in STRIVE

STRIVE may be pursued as a vocational training option if vocational goals and objectives are clearly stated and outlined on the IEP, and specific skill training in the chosen vocation cannot be provided in the local district.

1. Students shall be enrolled in a high school special education program.
2. The staffing team shall agree that the student can meet with success when enrolled in a vocational program with STRIVE support services at DMACC.
3. The student should possess the following prerequisite skills: Socially responsible behavior, independent living skills, and pre-vocational skills including having participated in some form of vocational assessment and exploration.
4. Vocational training goals and objectives shall appear in the student's IEP.
5. The student shall be between 16 and 21 years of age and be classified as a senior.
6. Student shall show a desire and motiviation and parents shall demonstrate support and a willingness to cooperate and communicate with the STRIVE staff.
7. There shall be a signed contractual 28-E agreement between the local education agency and DMACC.
8. Referrals to the programs shall be made through the local school district and the IEP staffing team.

The ultimate goal for students is placement and employment in the career field for which they are being trained.  Placement services are provided for STRIVE in conjunction with vocational rehabilitation and DMACC placement services.

The attainment of the IEP goals and the level of completion in the vocational training program determine exit and graduation for each student.  Each program is reviewed at least annually.