Peter Kelly
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School Summary

The Earl L. Pulley Career Center strives to meet the career educational needs of all students regardless of their personal challenges.  The Pulley Career Center is committed to:

• Providing career and independent life skills training to students with disabilities.
• Empowering a diverse population of students for transition to a variety of post-secondary options.
• Providing students with the requisite skills for self-determination, independent living, and education for employment.
• Coordinating the transition of all students with post-secondary service providers.

Successful transition is facilitated through a continuum of instructional strategies, interdisciplinary team services, technology utilization, and community resources.  The program is designed to serve students with disabilities aged 18-22 years who require instruction through a modified curriculum focused on life and career skills.

Instruction is provided in a wide range of environments, including:

• Small group classrooms
• School-based jobsites, both enclave and independent
• Community-based jobsites, both enclave and independent
• Community resource sites, such as public transportation, banks, shops, etc.
• Supervised settings, with support provided by school staff and/or natural supports
• Unsupervised settings, such as independent jobsites and use of public transportation

Last Updated: 2019-02-01

Enrollment	Enrollment as of March 202324: 85
Grades	9-12
FCPS Programs	FCPS Division Profile Career and Transition Services Last Updated: 2022-01-14
Special Features	Instruction is provided to develop the following essential skills: Occupational Guidance and Preparation including: Development and application of fundamental employability skills Knowing and exploring occupational possibilities Selecting and planning occupational choices Planning for transition into work force Independent Living Skills including: Skills necessary for living independently Independent community travel Essential reading/math literacy skills Personal Social Skills including: Self-awareness and self-confidence Social responsibility Interpersonal communication and relationships Decision-making Self-Advocacy Skills including: Requesting accommodations Seeking assistance Participation in transition planning Last Updated: 2019-02-01
Business Partnership	View the list of current school partners
Attendance Area	This school is part of Region 3 and the West Potomac High Pyramid. Enter your street address in the boundary locator to determine which schools your student should attend.