Development Track

Our Progression Model

We provide an initial assessment to understand each student’s abilities, interests, and support needs. This ensures proper placement within our programs and allows us to tailor their learning journey for optimal growth. Once the student successfully completes the assessment, they are admitted into the program.

  1. Production

    Skills deepen, leading to teaching, or selling opportunities

  2. Monitoring & Evaluation

    Progress & preferences are observed, documented & evaluated

  3. Employment

    Providing employment opportunities both inside & outside the center

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  5. Exploration

    Students rotate through different artistic & vocational areas

  6. Specialization

    Students enter progression pathways in their chosen areas.

At OSD, inclusion means opportunity. And opportunity means preparing students not just to participate — but to thrive. Through our progression model and specialization tracks, students move from foundational skill-building to real-world application. These move beyond skill-building simulations. They create real opportunities for students to experience ownership, responsibility, and professional growth.

Job Coaching & Pathways to Employment at OSD

At OSD, job coaching is not an add-on — it is a structured pathway toward meaningful employment and long-term independence.
Through our partnerships with Fairmont Amman and Geneva Hotel Amman, students are introduced to real-world hospitality environments where they gain hands-on exposure to professional standards, workplace expectations, and team dynamics. These collaborations allow students to develop practical skills in areas such as organization, communication, time management, and service delivery, while building confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully in inclusive workspaces. Our job coaching model focuses on:

  • Workplace readiness training
  • Skill assessment and matching
  • On-site support and supervision
  • Employer collaboration and awareness
  • Gradual transition toward independence

We work closely with our partners to ensure that placements are not symbolic — they are purposeful, structured, and growth-oriented.

The Role of Assistant Teachers

A key pillar of this success is our team of assistant teachers. Assistant teachers at OSD play a dual role: they support classroom learning while also reinforcing vocational and behavioral skills in practical settings. They help students:

  • Develop task consistency and focus
  • Practice communication and workplace etiquette
  • Build routines and accountability
  • Navigate challenges with confidence

In employment pathways, assistant teachers often provide guided support during training phases, gradually stepping back as students gain independence. Their presence ensures that students feel secure while employers feel supported — creating a balanced and sustainable integration process. Assistant teachers are not just aides; they are facilitators of independence and bridges between education and employment.

Incubator Programs: From Training to Entrepreneurship

Beyond employment partnerships, OSD is also committed to creating entrepreneurial pathways through our incubator programs. Our incubator initiatives provide structured environments where students and emerging creatives can transform their skills into tangible products and income-generating opportunities. From accessory design and textile production to artisan crafts, incubators combine:

  • Skill refinement
  • Quality control standards
  • Product development
  • Branding and presentation
  • Market readiness

These programs move beyond skill-building simulations. They create real opportunities for students to experience ownership, responsibility, and professional growth.