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It has been a natural tendency over the life of the career education movement (slightly more than 10 years) to designate the adolescent years as that time when the school system prepares youth for the world of work. For individuals still confused about the differences between career education and vocational education, and for those not fully aware of the needs of the soecial education population, the thought of preparing for work at an early age must seem incongruous with principles of basic education. But for the seasoned career educator the only way to maximize exposure to career decision making, as well as rid youth of job stereotypes, is to begin with a comprehensive career education approach as early in a child's schooling as possible. Career education offers an organized approach, K-12 and on into adult-hood, for dealing with educational deficiencies and basic skills development for exceptional students. This article will present considerations for the early years, as well as describe the activities of a "program that works," the Career Alternatives for Handicapped Children Program of the Special School District of St. Louis County.

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The Career Development Process at the Elementary Level

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