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PAUSD highlights long-running VA hospital vocational training for students with IEPs
Summary
District staff and students described a 30-year partnership placing special education students at the Palo Alto VA in dozens of departments. Presenters said 43 students currently participate and receive job coaching, elective credit and supports to build employability skills.
Palo Alto Unified showcased a long-standing vocational partnership with the Palo Alto VA hospital at the Oct. 14 board meeting, describing hands-on student placements across clinical and support departments and measurable student benefits.
Rich Fuji, district transition-services supervisor, said the Ignite Transition Services include three main programs and that the VA vocational training program places students…
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