Identify the location for the structured work system and gather necessary items for the area such as: desk, chair, area for the tasks, finished box, mini-schedule.
2. Identify independent workdentify independent work for the student and set up the work prior to the student’s arrival.
3. The mini-schedule should answer the questions:The most common is a left to right system, but you can also use top to bottom, binders, or for more independent students, a central location for the tasks where the student goes and gets their predetermined tasks.
5. Teach the student how to use the system through modeling.Depending on the skill level of your student, it may be necessary to begin with one task and build.
Once a student learns how to use a structured work system in a special education setting, the work system (or elements of the work system) can be used in general education settings, job sites and other community settings, and in the home.