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Why High School/High Tech? What are the eligibility requirements for participation in High School/High Tech? How does legislation support the HS/HT program? Is High School/High Tech only for students who plan to go to post-secondary education? What is the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)? What types of students with disabilities are served in the HS/HT program? Is there a HS/HT manual or guidebook? Why High School/High Tech? Through broad collaborations between public and private organizations, HS/HT shows it is possible to make a real difference in the lives of youth with disabilities. What are the eligibility requirements for participation in High School/High Tech? In order to participate in HS/HT, a currently enrolled high school student must be between the ages of 14 and 22, and have a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan for any disability, including but not limited to learning, physical, or sensory disabilities. In addition, the student should have the ability to pursue postsecondary education, training and/or employment, have an interest in technical fields including math and science, and have the desire to sincerely participate in HS/HT activities. How does legislation support the HS/HT program? Several pieces of federal legislation support the HS/HT program, including:
Is High School/High Tech only for students who plan to pursue education past high school? No. While postsecondary education is a part of the HS/HT program, some students will graduate with diplomas and others will not. Those who graduate without diplomas can obtain training and/or employment. Those who graduate with diplomas may go directly into employment or may go on to postsecondary education. There are a number of ways HS/HT can help enrolled students become more successful in high school and beyond. What is the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)? The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Labor. ODEP provides national leadership in employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to eliminate barriers to employment. What types of disabilities are served in the HS/HT program? HS/HT serves students with physical, sensory, learning and other disabilities. Typically students with diverse disabilities interact with each other within group activities. Is there a HS/HT manual or guidebook? Yes. The new edition of the manual was published in May 2003. It begins with the introduction to HS/HT and concludes with research references and further resources for site operators. HS/HT manuals can be downloaded from this site on the Publications page or at the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCSD/Youth) site. |
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Date of last update: January 14, 2004
Date of last update: January 14, 2004