High School/High Tech is a transition program for students with disabilities who are in the 9th through 12th grade on a standard or special track diploma.  This program allows students to explore high tech careers as well as their own career interest to prepare them for post-secondary education or a career. 

The High School High Tech programs are located as follows:

• Baker County High School/High Tech program is in Baker County High School.
• Clay County High School/High Tech
• Duval County High School/High Tech
• Nassau County High School/High Tech program is currently located at Fernandina Beach High School.
• St. Johns County High School/High Tech

High School/High Tech uses five design features to provide activities to the students:

• School Based Preparatory Experiences which connect students to their education and exiting high school.  This doesn’t make sense – not sure what you mean.

Speakers

Career Assessments

Setting individual goals

• Career Preparation and Work-Based Learning Experiences which form and develop students’ aspirations and help them make informed decisions about their career.

Job Shadowing

Internships

Work readiness skill development.

• Youth Development and Leadership which assist students in meeting the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.

Mentoring (peer to peer and adult

Self-advocacy Training

Community Service/volunteerism/service learning

Exposure to disability history/culture right and responsibilities.

• Connecting Activities which link students to programs, services, activities and supports to transition after school.  Agencies may provide:

Post Program Supports

Transportation

Tutoring

Assistive Technology

Community Orientation/mobility training

Financial Planning

• Family Involvement and Supports which encourage parent/family involvement to promote the students’ growth post school providing:

Educational/resource information

Participating in appropriate program activities, including Individual Educational Plans.

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