Lesson Plan
Dream Job Discovery Plan
Students will identify personal interests and strengths, explore related career possibilities, and create a visual dream board representing their ideal future job.
This lesson empowers 9th grade special education students to reflect on passions and abilities, fostering self-awareness and beginning the transition planning process toward meaningful post-school goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Passion Poll Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Interest Chat
10 minutes
Step 4
Dream Board Creation
20 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Exploring Possibilities: What’s Your Dream Job?
Why Think About Careers Now?
What Activities Do You Enjoy?
What Are Your Strengths?
Connecting Interests to Careers
Career Spotlight: Helping Others
Career Spotlight: Building & Creating
Brainstorm in Pairs
Prepare for the Dream Board
Warm Up
Discussion
Activity
Cool Down
