Developing Options for Student Work Experience:
West Des Moines Valley High School’s Program

Valley High School (VHS) in West Des Moines has developed a variety of options to provide work experience for students with disabilities. Presenters Kerry Ketcham, David Perrigo, and Dr. Alissa Underfer will share information about Tiger Perk, VHS’s school-based coffee shop providing actual job experience, and Career Academy, a program for students that provides learning supports to complete career certifications in different fields of study such as food service, retail, or as a care provider for agencies in Iowa. Families, students, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend this free webinar to explore ideas that are working!

Thursday, October 13, 2016  |  7:00-8:00 pm

Register Now!About the Presenters:

• Kerry Ketcham is the Director of Special Education for the West Des Moines Community School District (WDMCSD). He is excited about seeing how the Special Education Department is growing and changing as teachers work to meet students' needs.

• Dave Perrigo is the Associate Principal at VHS. He works with parents, teachers, students and teaching assistants to maximize transition at the Secondary level. He looks forward to this school year and seeing the efforts of the IEP teams and the progress of students.

• Dr. Alissa Underfer is the Transition Coordinator for WDMCSD and VHS. She has the privilege of meeting with families from across the district to discuss how students can continue to work towards meaningful transition for life after high school. Alissa also teaches four sections of vocational courses at VHS.

Webinars are online events. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
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