HS/HT Resources

The HS/HT Program Guide is an updated and much expanded version of the HS/HT Program Manual that was produced in 2003.  As HS/HT has spread to numerous states, the experiences of these programs and the resultant evolution of the HS/HT program from a locally-administered and implemented program to a state-administered and locally-implemented program have produced a wealth of additional information about the HS/HT program model.  As a result, the newly released HS/HT Program Guide is full of information and materials used by the HS/HT programs throughout the country.

View the High School/High Tech Program Guide.

This resource, developed through funding by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, provides a foundation for developing partnerships to increase the pipeline of young people preparing for jobs in technology-related occupations. Using evidence-based quality design features, HS/HT builds collaborations with organizations to assist your state or community better meet the needs of youth with disabilities.

You can download sections or the entire manual here.

Supplement for the Program Manual
Using the High School/High Tech Design Features to Meet the Needs of Youth with Disabilities: A Supplement to the High School/ High Tech Program Manual
The information in this document has been gathered in response to High School/High Tech (HS/HT) program coordinators nationwide requesting additional resources to supplement the new HS/HT Program Manual. It is intended to assist youth service workers and advocates to meet the challenges of organizing individualized programming for young people with disabilities using the four evidence-based design features (Preparatory Experiences, Connecting Activities, Work-Based Experiences, and Youth Leadership Development).

Nov. 2004— Supplement for the Program Manual
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Overview
The ADA is the most comprehensive federal civil-rights statute protecting the rights of people with disabilities. This page provides information on the structure of the ADA and identifies enforcing agencies, introduces language and information associated with the definition of disability, and explains the historical context of the disability rights movement and related Federal laws, culminating with the passage of the ADA.

Math, Science, and Technology: Essential Skills for Career Success in the 21st Century
Issue 7, December 2003
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This information brief focuses on targeted career planning efforts for youth. The brief provides basic information on math, science, and technology as a fundamental need in our day-to-day lives, and highlights suggested academic coursework to better prepare young adults for the top growing careers.

High School/High Tech
Issue 2, September 2002
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This brief details information from a variety of sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Monthly Labor Review, which point to increasing expansion in technology career fields and explains what this means for HS/HT programs.

The HS/HT Bulletin is an electronic resource that provides useful topical information for HS/HT programs. The Bulletin also provides information on funding sources and highlights of promising features of individual HS/HT programs.

• Current Issue (PDF) This month's Bulletin features information on the topic volunteerism and the individuals and companies that offer their talents, experience, work and leisure time, and hearts to help HS/HT students and programs.
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Many different types public and private funding sources are used to support HS/HT. This rich and flexible database will allow you to conduct a search for funding sources by the type resources of interest as well as by region or lead organization.