The term Vocational Adjustment Coordinator can be meaningfully divided into its three component parts.

 

The Vocational Adjustment Coordinator teaches or coordinates the teaching of prevocational and vocational subjects designed to prepare students for entry into school-to-career programs and on-campus or on-the-job training. The VAC provides a variety of work experiences through the use of field trips, guest speakers, films, books and vocational materials in order to prepare students for vocational placement.

 

The Vocational Adjustment Coordinator provides counseling and guidance for students to help them adjust to training programs and/or work stations. The VAC reviews relevant vocational data with students and assists them in recognizing their vocational strengths. The VAC develops personal, social and work adjustment programs which reinforce student strengths and reduce weaknesses.

 

The Vocational Adjustment Coordinator provides coordination for programming of individual students both on and off campus. The VAC reviews the progress of students and works closely with the ARD Committee to write and review educational and Individual Transition Plans. The VAC has the responsibility of coordinating the services of the public schools with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Mental Health & Mental Retardation Department (MHMR), and other community resources.