Vocational Assessments

Benefits of a Vocational Assessment

• Provides a guideline for students, parents, and educators to use when planning for appropriate and realistic employment goals
• Relates to a student’s IEP and TPF and formulates  short-term and long-term career options for students as they  transition into the community, post-secondary living, employment, and independent living
• Offers thorough documentation for IEP and Transition TEAMs to assess when creating appropriate measurable post-secondary vision and goals

Outcomes of a Vocational Assessment

• Diagnostic interviews with students assess transferable skills and potential barriers to employment
• Realistic vocational and academic recommendations are based on a series of assessment tools, including aptitude testing, skills assessments, interests inventories, situational assessments, and computer assessments
• Objective behavioral observations are based on job readiness/workplace behaviors
• Supporting documentation, including IEPs, psycho-educational evaluations, and other clinical assessments, is integrated into recommendations for vocational goals
• Employment recommendations take into account transferable skills and needed accommodations; labor market analysis prioritizes feasible career options
• Appropriate vocational development activities and transition service recommendations are identified for the student

Choosing ESMA

• ESMA staff are professional, qualified, and easy to work with
• ESMA staff will collaborate with the IEP TEAM to ensure the vocational needs of each individual student are delivered
• ESMA assists students in their transition planning by identifying career options that complement their strengths and skill sets
• ESMA assists schools in developing and implementing appropriate and measurable post-secondary goals for the students as outlined in their IEPs and TPFs

Contact us today at nmader@eastersealsma.org.