The prevocational program is designed to prepare the students, at their own level, to work on the skills that will translate into a successful transition to the vocational program, and ultimately to the world of work.
Every student ten years and older participates in the program which operates on three levels:
- Individual school work jobs, designed to meet each student's skills and needs (e.g., raising the flag, doing laundry ...)
- A group dog bone enterprise which involves making, packaging and delivering dog bones to local veterinarian offices
- Individualized work stations, in which students work on targeted skills. These stations are redesigned quarterly and relate to the students' individual needs, seasonal activities and the curriculum.
An example of a successful activity is the harvesting, sorting and packaging seeds and bulbs for a fund raising sale in the fall. Winter activities might include a holiday gift wrapping service. In addition, switch activated work activities such as shredding paper for pet bedding are available throughout the year for students with limited fine motor control.