1. Survey of CTE Schools in Central PA
using Qualtrics Software
Regarding students with an ASD:
• # served
• types of programs attended
• # participating in work-based experiences
• # of completions
• # gainfully employed
• # continuing on to postsecondary

2. Notable Results
• 36% have 10+ ASD students attending
• 73% said none of their ASD students
participated in work-based experiences
• Very few ASD students are completing
CTE, gainfully employed, and/or continuing on
to postsecondary education

3. Notable Comments
• “If a student does not complete a program
and drops out of the CTE, we no longer receive
information on that student.”
• “We had one student with autism on a
cooperative education experience. We had to
bring him back for additional training. He had
trouble following verbal directions and
procedures.”

4. Signs of Success
• meeting with staff from the district upon ASD
student’s entry
• additional staff training
• psychologists who work with teachers to meet
the needs of every student with an ASD