Functional vocational evaluation is an assessment process that provides information about job or career interests, aptitudes and skills.  It may be gathered through situational assessments, observations or formal measures.  It should be practical.  These could be provided by schools or other entities.

Adapted from Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Transition Requirements.  A guide for States, Districts, Schools and Families.  January, 1996.  Jointly developed by Storms, J. Western Regional Resource Center: De Stefano, L. National Transition Network:  O'Leary, E. Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center.

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