Pathful in Practice #1: Dr. Shiradon Kirk– Lifting Transition Goals with Real-World Relevance
Pathful in Practice 1: Dr. Shiradon Kirk– Lifting Transition Goals with Real-World Relevance
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Shiradon Kirk from Chester County School District works in a transition program focused on preparing students with disabilities for life beyond high school. Pathful, she says, makes that journey less abstract and more motivating.
"Since starting my transition school to work program, I’ve seen students become more invested in their future because they can actually visualize what they might do."
Dr. Kirk integrates Pathful into both classroom routines and IEP processes. Students explore careers through video and assessment, then identify small, achievable steps—like job shadowing, resume building, or volunteering—that align with their goals.
This layered, accessible approach helps her students build plans with confidence.
How to try it:
- Begin each semester with a career video series and survey reflection activity.
- Use IEP meetings to discuss students’ top interests and build goals tied to their results.
- Let students choose a career-related task to practice (mock interviews, job searches, etc.).
- Use visual charts or trackers to help students see their growth over time.
- Celebrate milestones with certificates tied to workplace readiness skills.
🤝 Help fellow educators: share your go-to Pathful strategy for a chance to be featured in Pathful in Practice. Email impact@pathful.com.
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