Welcome students and parents to the Work Based Learning !
"If a Student Can't Learn the Way We Teach, We Should Teach the Way They Learn"- Ignacio Estrada
The WBL Program is designed to assist high school students with special needs in training, skill development and independence in the work force. Students are typically placed at either school or community worksites, for one or multiple blocks, per semester.
Students will receive on the job support through coaching and workplace accomodations provided by the work-site mentor, job coach and/or WBL Coordinator. In WBL, students will have the opportunity to participate in bi-weekly work readiness skills groups. The WBL Coordinator will develop an individualized training plan that will implement goals and objectives alligned with the NJCCCS. At the conclusion of this experience, students will have the opportunity to create a resume' and will be awarded five credits for each semester completed. Students must be 16 years old to take this course, per NJDOE.
* Google Classroom Code: mpf4s2y
For more information, please contact Darla Novick, BTHS WBL Coordinator at:
(732) 785-3000 Ext. 2013 or [email protected]
A special thank you to our participating community businesses!!!
Transition Resources
Access Link- Transportation Services for people with disabilties.
(800) 955-2321 [email protected]
Board of Social Services- Provides financial aid support to individuals/families with disabilities.
(732) 349-1500 www.co.ocean.nj.us
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)- Day services, residential and support services for individuals with disabilities 21+
(800) 832-9173 www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/home
Disability Law Updates- www.disabilitylawupdate.com
Disability Resources Monthly- www.disabilityresources.org
Disability Rights NJ- Non-profit advocacy program for individuals with disabilities.
(609) 292-9742 www.drnj.org
Division of Vocational Rehab Services (DVRS)- Provides vocational evaluations and assessments, training, continuing education assistance, counseling, job placement and supported employment.
(732) 505-2310 www.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs
Family Support Center- Provides support services, free trainings, events and programs for individuals/families with disabilities.
(732) 262-8020 www.fscnj.org
Medicaid- (*This is a MUST HAVE in order to receive SSI & DDD Services)
(732) 761-3600 www.medicaid.gov
MOCEANS Center for Independent Living- Community-based, consumer-driven organization that provide peer counseling, skills training, advocacy, information and referral and a variety of services based on individual needs.
(732) 505-2310 www.moceanscil.org
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities- Access to community services, individualized supports and other assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
(800)792-8858 www.njddc.org
Ocean County Community College, Center for Academic Excellence- Arrange accomodations and support services free of charge to students with a documented disability.
(732) 255-0456 www.ocean.edu (Center for Academic Excellence tab)
Ocean County Office for Individuals with Disabilities- Information and referral resources for Ocean County residents with disabilities.
(732) 506-5374 www.co:ocean.nj.us/ocdhs
Perform Care- Services DDD eligible individuals under age 21.
(877) 652-7624 www.performcarenj.org
Personal Assistance Support Program- Housekeeping, bathing, dressing, meal prep, shopping and driving services for individuals with a permanent physical disability.
(609) 505-3779 www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/projects/pasp
Private Industry Council (PIC)- Assists with summer job placements for classified high school students between the ages of 16-21.
(732) 240-5995 *no website available
Parents of Autistic Children (POAC)-
Statewide Parent Advocay Network (SPAN)- Information, resources, events, workshops for parents with disabled children.
(800) 654-7726 www.spanadvocacy.org
SSI- Provides monthly stipend to qualified adults with disabilities that are unable to obtain/maintain full time employment.
(800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov
Transition Matters- Offers free workshops and webinars
www.transitionmattersnj.org/workshops