Bridging Special Education and CTE with Future Ready Labs
- Paxton/Patterson Educator Network
- May 5
- 1 min read
What does learning look like when students get to explore real careers? The Oroville High School Video Production Club gives you an inside look. Watch the video to see how our students are learning by doing and preparing for what’s next.
In our Paxton/Patterson - Future Ready Labs, students step into hands-on environments where they can design, build, test, and discover. Through interactive, career-focused modules, students explore a variety of high-demand fields—including engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology—while gaining real-world insight into potential career pathways.
From engineering challenges to healthcare simulations, these labs provide meaningful opportunities for students to develop essential skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.
More than just learning about careers, students are actively experiencing them—building confidence, curiosity, and a clearer vision for their future.
Oroville Union High School District
Future Ready Labs provide a career-focused learning experience designed specifically for students with IEPs. This collection of modules can be seamlessly integrated into a College & Career Ready classroom or implemented as a stand-alone transition program. Each module includes built-in scaffolding, a Student Portfolio, and a strong emphasis on self-advocacy to support meaningful skill development and independence.
Student-Centered Learning
Career-Focused Development
Hands-On Projects
Turnkey Implementation
Two-Person Team Format
