Connections in the Workplace

Teaches on-the-job social skills in an engaging, contemporary format

Connections in the Workplace includes 35 well-written and carefully conceived stories that reflect modern times and attitudes. It's ideal for the teen or young adult reading at a second grade level or below. The stories explore crucial on-the-job social skills in typical work situations. The book was written by June Stride, EdD, a former special education teacher and administrator, and author of numerous books on instructional methodology. The stories are designed so that parents can read them aloud, although some readers will be able to tackle them independently. Each four-page story has a student activity page and vocabulary exercises. Topics include proper cell phone etiquette, being responsible on the job, becoming a trustworthy employee, and appropriate social behavior. Covered spiralbound book, full color, 216 pages, 2007.

Connections in the Workplace Software features stories that are read aloud to the student by professional narrators. The text is highlighted by word, by line, or by complete sentence. The graphics are plentiful, contemporary, and age-appropriate. A comprehension test at the end of each story is also read aloud to the user, allowing for many hours of independent study. An optional hint feature directs the user to the answer page to check responses. The student can access the software with or without your help by mouse, touchscreen, IntelliKeys, or single switch. A unified management system helps you quickly review or print out user performance data. You can determine reading lists and set the options that best suit the student's learning style. Choose speech narration either word-by-word or as naturally occurring speech. Then select the text highlighting approach and assign tests.

The software is intuitive and easy to use. For detailed instructions, refer to the PDF User's Guide or the Help Menu built into the software. Choose from two delivery options: on disc or direct download.

Your purchase includes a Single Family License. Software is Windows (XP and higher), Mac (OS X, PowerPC and Intel), touchscreen, and single switch compatible.

Connections in the Workplace is also available as part of the Read to Learn Book Library, a transition preparedness program with eight titles, and the Read to Learn Software Bundle, which includes all titles using Attainment's eReader Software — winner of the 2009 Bessie Award for best in educational software!