Dr. 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 a 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, and the like.
• Use visual charts or trackers to help students see their growth over time.
• Celebrate milestones with certificates tied to workplace-readiness skills.

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Sam Spiegel

Sam Spiegel is a Growth Marketing Specialist for Pathful and a BCLAD-certified educator with a Master's in Education from the University of California, Santa Cruz. As a former elementary school teacher, Sam is now a dedicated and results-oriented EdTech specialist, enjoying the intersection of his passion for education and technology.