Selection Process and Decision Making:

Factors to Consider

The following components are each considered as part of the placement process as well as a variety of other appropriate, anecdotal factors.  These anecdotal components most often include daily observations and interactions with students by DCC staff over the course of one or multiple school years.  

• Community Work Experience (CWE) Summary Form

Current teachers will complete the CWE form, which details student performance at their worksite.  This form provides information on the tasks students were able to perform independently, with supervision, and with assistance as well as the supports provided for the student in the workplace.  Using the CWE form, teachers highlight student job preferences, work attitudes and behaviors, strengths, and provide recommendations regarding a student’s career interests.  

• Resume

DCC students compile a resume that will provide future employers and service providers a summary of their skills, abilities, and accomplishments.  Students include their past work experiences, education, achievements, and references.  

• Student Input

Student and family input provided via the Team Selection Catalog process (Google link located on  Student Selection form, p. 14 ) will be considered along with a variety of other sources of information and factors pertaining to all students attending the DCC.  Final placement decisions are made by the DCC principal.  

• Level of Support Assessment (LOSA)

LOSA stands for: Level of Support Assessment.  The LOSA is a non-standardized assessment tool to be used in conjunction with other data sources to help determine student support needs related to community work experiences instruction.  Prior to placing a student into a community work experience setting, the team must determine the level of support required for success. 

• Teacher, Case Manager, & ETR Recommendations

In addition to completing the CWE and LOSA, case managers provide recommendations for student placement based on their knowledge of the student and their experiences and observations of  the student at the previous worksite.

TEAM DESCRIPTIONS

Information on the following pages provides a general description of the worksites or “teams” currently available to DCC students for the 2025-2026 school year.  This information is reflective of what we currently have as we prepare for the new school year;  this can change at any time .  Your student may be placed on a team that is not listed because a partnership has not been confirmed at this time; however, the work will be engaging and, to the best of our ability, align with his/her interests and ability levels.  Students and their families are strongly encouraged to read all of the information currently available about our individual worksites.  

Please note,  students do not typically repeat a second year at a worksite except in very special circumstances approved by the principal.      

Typical Daily Schedule (will vary slightly by worksite)

8:00-9:30 AM	Class (ILS/WRS)
9:30-10:00 AM	Shuttle to worksite
10:00-11:30 AM	First work rotation
11:30 AM -12:00 PM	Lunch
12:00-2:00 PM	Second work rotation
2:00-2:30 PM	Shuttle to DCC
2:45 PM	Dismissal

Retail

1. Burlington- 6350 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church, VA 22044

Typical level of physical activity: High - students should have physical strength, stamina, and balance for 60 minutes or more on the floor. There are opportunities to work independently (given stamina, cooperation, responsibility, accuracy, and work productivity) as well as leadership opportunities for students to meet with supervisor(s) to discuss the work schedule for the day and lead student meetings.

Typical level of social interactions: High - Students interact and work with customers and employees daily.

Typical jobs: Students will stock shelves, aisles, or tables with new merchandise from rolling carts pushed independently or with a work partner, throughout the large retail store.
Students will perform sizing tasks in all clothes and shoe departments (women, men and children’s); hang clothes on hangers, check for sizing donut, check tag to make sure it is correct. Students will perform recovery tasks throughout the store; locate items in the wrong place and return them to the correct department/ area. Make sure all merchandise has a price tag. Keep store areas, aisles, and shelves tidy and organized. Students will greet customers at the door entrance; open security rope, smile and say appropriate greeting of the day.

Uniform Requirements: black collared (polo) shirt long or short sleeved, black or khaki pants, black belt, black slip resistant shoes, black socks

Chesterbrook Residences

2030 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043

Chesterbrook Residences offers both affordable housing and high-quality care for older adults at all levels of senior care, with a commitment to the continuing comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for all residents.  Their core values support aging with dignity by honoring their residents with a home-like setting for the services and care they need. 

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations:

• Background check, volunteer forms, and TB screening*
• Families must be prepared to work collaboratively with case managers in the beginning of the school year to provide this information in a timely manner.

Typical level of physical activity: Mixed level of physical activity including both light cleaning tasks such as dusting or wiping windows and more strenuous cleaning tasks such as vacuuming or mopping. May also include setting up tables or chairs for activities or delivering boxes throughout the building. Light to moderate walking and lifting.

Typical level of social interactions: Moderate amount of social interactions with the Chesterbrook residents, employees, and the general public while working and/or eating lunch or taking a break.

Typical jobs:Students typically complete 4-5 jobs per day. These jobs may include vacuuming, dusting, wiping windows, filling condiments, cleaning door knobs and handrails, setting up for resident activities, cleaning tables and chairs, office projects as needed, delivering mail/flyers, and assisting with delivering laundry to the resident’s rooms.

Uniform Requirements:  Solid white polo shirt or button-down shirt, black pants, black tennis shoes.

*Students will be required to obtain a TB skin test and/or x-ray as proof of negative screening in order to begin volunteering at Chesterbrook.

Davis Center Catering

Davis Career Center

The Davis Center Catering class is a self-sustaining catering program that provides a wide variety of catered meals for independent clients throughout the northern Virginia area.  Meal contents vary and can serve anywhere from 10 to 300+ people.  Students work to prepare these contracted jobs throughout the school year, as well as meals, seasonal treats, and other goodies for sale to DCC staff, families, and our community members.  Students are taught and must follow industry-standard safety and sanitization practices. 

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations: Employee Illness Reporting Agreement

Typical level of physical activity: High  - lifting large quantities of food and catering supplies, ability to stand for extended amounts of time in a busy and noisy commercial kitchen environment, operating and cleaning commercial kitchen equipment. Must be able to navigate tight spaces.

Typical level of social interactions: Mixed  - work is completed as a team in the commercial kitchen at the Davis Center.  There is a moderate level of interaction with the public on shopping, delivering, and catering opportunities.

Typical jobs:

Food Preparation

-Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)

-Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment (mixer, stove, oven, etc.)

-Check food while cooking to stir or turn

Baking

-Measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.

Dishwashing

-Rinse, scrape, or soak all items before washing them

-Set up a 3-compartment sink with ECOLAB detergent and sanitizer solutions

-Wash/scrub items in the first sink in a detergent solution

-Rinse items in the second sink

-Sanitize items in the third sink in a sanitizing solution

-Air dry all items

-Put away dry dishes

Cleaning

-Sweep floors

-Laundry- hang chef coats, fold towels

-Clean and sanitize equipment (tables, mixers, etc)

Catering

-Students will help with catering events in the community.

-Students will prepare, deliver and serve large groups (up to 100) buffet style lunches

-Help with clearing tables

Uniform requirements:  Dark pants and white short-sleeved shirts, sneakers.  Students will be provided with 2 chef coats to be worn during food preparation.  Students should bring an extra set of clothes in case uniform gets wet during work.

Hotels

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton - 8517 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
2. Hyatt Tysons Corner – 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA, 22102
3. Marriott Fairview Park - 3111 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042
4. Marriott Tysons Corner - 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA 22182
5. Westin Hotel - 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043

The hotel worksites offer a variety of different tasks for our students in several areas of the hotels. DCC students may work in the kitchen assisting with food prep or dishes, with housekeeping, with laundry services, and/or in the hotel lobby/restaurant area. Students may prepare for and break down after banquets, assist with deliveries/inventory, and support events/catering. Some students may also have opportunities to work with Human Resources, customer service, and in the pool and fitness centers. Students interact and may be paired with Marriott, DoubleTree, Hyatt, and Embassy Suites employees as they complete their daily responsibilities. Students learn to navigate the hotel, use elevators, and appropriately greet customers. 

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations:

Typical level of physical activity:  High  - students should typically be able to work on their feet for at least one hour without breaks.  Physical activities include lifting trash, stripping hotel beds, pushing a laundry cart, carrying silverware trays, moving new stock, lifting room service trays, wiping tables and chairs, vacuuming/mopping, and sorting laundry. 

Typical level of social interactions: Mixed 

High Levels of Interaction with Peers/Coworkers:   Students interact and work with hotel employees daily and may report to a hotel supervisor. Students must be able to work in group situations and take instruction from hotel staff members.

Low Levels of Interaction with the General Public:   Students interact with (greet) hotel customers in the areas of housekeeping, on the guest floors, and in the lobby/restaurant area.

Typical jobs ( varies by hotel ):  

• Strip used linens off beds and sort laundry  
• Clean café area, lobby tables, and chairs
• Collect trash and recycle boxes
• Vacuum restaurant and guest floor hallways
• Fold napkins and polish silverware/plates
• Restock items for use in kitchen and restaurant
• Break down breakfast buffet
• Collect finished room service trays from floors and prep for dishwashing
• Roll silverware
• Sweep and mop floors
• Clean and sort dishes; run through dishwasher
• Prepare, cut, package, and/or cook/bake food
• Restock ice in soda machine
• Fold ice and laundry bags
• Clean fitness center and pool area
• Clean employee cafeteria and stock items
• Filing, copying, and scanning
• Inventory and stock convenience store
• Front desk greeting and online training modules
• Other, individualized independent work (as needed, as available) 
  
  

Uniform requirements:  

• Marriott Tysons & Fairview Park: White collared (polo) shirt, long or short sleeved
• Hyatt, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, & Westin: Black collared (polo) shirt, long or short sleeved
• ALL:
  • Black pants
  • Black belt
  • Black slip resistant shoes
  • Black/White socks
  • Students wear gloves and aprons throughout the day

Inova Hospital

3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations:

Students will be required to go through the Onboarding Process. Families must be prepared to work collaboratively with case managers in the beginning of the school year to provide this information in a timely manner.

• Background check*
• Flu Vaccine (November-April)
• Varicella/MMR/Tdap Immunity Verification Form
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
• Online Trainings
• In person training and Orientation
• Working in a hospital requires strict hygiene, professionalism, and respect for privacy. Empathy is crucial, as patients often are facing difficult times. While students don't interact directly with patients, they frequently pass by those being moved throughout the hospital.
• Due to the hospital's large size, students are encouraged to have a cell phone for emergencies and time management.

*Families will be asked to either provide the login information for the student’s personal email account, or work with the student’s case manager to create a new personal email account. Student FCPS Gmail accounts are not able to be used. 

*Families will need to provide a list of home addresses from the past 10 years as part of the background check process.

Typical level of physical activity:  High -

• Standing for extended periods: Both positions require workers to be on their feet throughout the day, whether it’s cleaning, preparing food, or other tasks.
• Walking: Navigating the hospital is a major part of the job. Workers walk across different departments, and hallways regularly to complete tasks like cleaning, restocking, or preparing food.
• Manual labor: Lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching are common activities (e.g., restocking supplies, cleaning tables, mopping floors, or preparing food).
• Independence and mobility: Students need to build familiarity with the hospital's layout and be able to independently move around without assistance, as they will need to access various areas efficiently throughout their workday
• Stamina, endurance, and time management skills are essential for students to handle the physical demands of the role effectively over time.

Typical Level of Social Interactions:  High -  In the environmental services department students have a high level of social interactions with the public. While working in the kitchen areas students work closely with employees. Working in a hospital environment requires strong self-advocacy and communication skills. 

Typical jobs: 

Environmental Services (EVS) Department:

• Disinfection and cleaning of common areas using hospital-grade cleaning supplies to maintain cleanliness and prevent infection.
• Dusting vents, ledges, tables, and chairs to ensure all areas are free from dirt and allergens.
• Restocking bathrooms and sanitizing stations with necessary supplies (toilet paper, paper towel, masks, Hand Sanitizer etc.) to ensure stations are stocked and functional.

Food Services Department:

• Preparing fruit cups for patient meals, ensuring fresh and safe food preparation.
• Sorting, drying, and rolling silverware to ensure it's ready for use in meal service.
• Cleaning tables and chairs in the cafeteria to maintain a tidy and hygienic eating environment.
• Sweeping and mopping the cafeteria floors to keep the dining area clean and safe for staff and patients.
• Trash removal to ensure proper disposal of waste and keep the facility clean.

Uniform Requirements: 

• Plain black polo shirt (students are also provided with 1-3 additional shirts by Inova), khaki pants, black slip-resistant shoes 

McLean Bible Church

8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA. 22182

McLean Bible Church (MBC) is a non-denominational Christian megachurch with several locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  DCC students volunteer each day at the Tysons Corner campus, which is their largest campus.   

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations:

Typical level of physical activity:  Mixed – this level of physical activity includes light cleaning tasks, such as wiping tables in the cafe. May also include setting up tables or chairs for activities or delivering boxes throughout the building. Students also work in the kitchen lifting boxes and stocking shelves.  Light to moderate walking occurs throughout a very large and spacious building.

Typical level of social interactions: Moderate – social interactions typically occur with the MBC staff and the general public while working and/or eating lunch or taking a break.

Typical jobs:  Students participate in a variety of tasks to support MBC operations. Students may work in the MBC Café which includes stocking, cleaning, recycling, assembling pizza boxes, and assembling large boxed lunches for occasional events. Students may support work in the Copy Center, which includes printing, laminating, perforating, poster making, collating and coiling notebooks, special seasonal mailing projects, and making paper deliveries throughout the church as needed. Students work in Kid’s Quest and preschool classrooms cleaning and disinfecting toys. Additional work includes supporting Access Ministries with snack and craft inventory for weekend classes, shredding, decorating for events, and putting together goodie bags. Students may assist in cleaning large sanctuary rooms by sanitizing armrests, sweeping, and re-aligning bibles and other reading resources.

Uniform requirements: Black or white collared (polo) shirt, black or khaki pants.

Sport & Fitness Facilities

1. Onelife Fitness - 8250 Greensboro Dr, McLean, VA 22102
2. McLean Racquet & Health Club - 1472 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations:

Typical level of physical activity:  High 

Students should typically be able to work on their feet for at least one hour without breaks.  Physical activities include: vacuuming/mopping, collecting towels, folding towels, restocking hygiene products, and lifting gym equipment (light dumbbells, yoga mats, etc.) to clean.

Typical level of social interactions: Mixed

High Levels of Interaction with Peers/Coworkers:   Students interact and work with employees daily and may report to the general manager. Students must be able to work in group situations and take instruction from staff members.

Medium Levels of Interaction with the General Public:   Students interact with (greet) customers throughout the gym.

McLean Racquet is a small and relatively quiet environment, students need to be aware of physical space and patrons exercising around them.  Onelife Fitness is a larger and relatively loud environment. 

Typical Jobs: Students have various jobs in the exercise areas (cardio, weights, and studios), laundry room, and locker rooms. Students play an instrumental role in maintaining the sanitization and appearance of the gym for customers. In the exercise areas, students clean a wide variety of exercise machines and equipment, vacuum and mop floors, squeegee windows, and clean mirrors. Students also: collect used towels through the locker rooms and utilize the washer and dryer to clean them; fold the towels and restock them for customers to use; inventory and restock hygiene products (i.e. hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and q-tips); clean the mirrors, counters, and lockers within the locker rooms; inventory and restock the cooler with drinks; replenish paper towel dispensers; and collect waste and recycling throughout the facility and properly dispose of it. At McLean Racquet & Health Club, students complete food prep (washing, cutting, weighing, etc.) and dishwashing in the kitchen, as well as maintain the bistro area. Students may be paired with employees as they complete their daily jobs. Students also have the opportunity to navigate throughout the facility, and appropriately interact with employees and customers.  Daily routine is consistent, but students need to have some flexibility with schedule change as needed.

Uniform requirements: Black collared polo shirt (long or short sleeved), black pants, black belt, black slip resistant shoes

FCPS Elementary Schools

1. Bailey’s Upper Elementary - 6245 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044
2. Pine Springs Elementary - 7607 Willow Ln, Falls Church, VA 22042
3. Shrevewood Elementary - 7525 Shreve Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043
4. Sleepy Hollow Elementary - 3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, VA 22044
5. Westbriar Elementary School - 1741 Pine Valley Dr, Vienna, VA 22182
6. Woodburn Elementary - 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042

Specific Worksite Requirements and Considerations: Students will go through the typical FCPS volunteer onboarding process. Families must be prepared to work collaboratively with case managers in the beginning of the school year to provide this information in a timely manner.

• Student State ID of Passport* and Student Personal Email required*
• Background Check and Volunteer Forms

*All DCC students are encouraged to have an official Virginia state identification card. Please contact your local DMV to set up an appointment if your student does not have a state ID.

*Families will be asked to either provide the login information for the student’s personal email account, or work with the student’s case manager to create a new personal email account. Student FCPS Gmail accounts are not able to be used. 

Typical level of physical activity: High  - Students should typically be able to work on their feet for at least one hour without breaks.  Physical activities for the kitchen include: lifting trays, lifting boxes of food, dishwashing, breaking down boxes, sweeping and cleaning tables. In the library the level of physical activity is a bit lower- where students are able to sit for periods of time while working but physical activities might include: cleaning shelves, reshelving books, checking books out.

Typical level of social interactions:  Mixed - High Levels of Interaction with Peers/Coworkers:   Students interact and work with cafeteria workers, librarians, teachers and students daily and may report to an area supervisor (kitchen). Students must be able to work in group situations and take instruction from kitchen, office, admin, or librarian staff members.

Low Levels of Interaction with the General Public:   Students interact with students occasionally in the library or front office and are encouraged to use social skills with them during downtime or while working in specific areas.

Typical Jobs:The elementary school worksite offers a variety of different jobs and tasks for our students in several areas of the school. Tasks vary among schools. DCC students may work in the kitchen assisting with food prep, dishes, cleaning, and stocking. Students may occasionally help with serving food or other miscellaneous tasks. Students also have the opportunity to work in the library where they shelve books, check books out, take inventory, as well as clean and assist with clerical tasks. Some students may have the opportunity to assist in classrooms helping with grading, reading with students, assisting with taking students to bathroom and/or specials, and clerical tasks for the teachers. Students may be paired with a mentor teacher or staff member as they complete their daily responsibilities. Students learn to navigate the school and appropriately greet staff and students. 

Uniform requirements: Business casual.  Nice jeans/black pants/khakis. Nice shirt (polo, plain, no words) or school swag. Sneakers/Closed toed shoes.   

OTHER WORK OPPORTUNITIES

As we plan for each new school year, other opportunities may become available based on school and student needs.  These opportunities could include school-based opportunities at nearby FCPS schools, retail locations, churches, as well as unique opportunities that may become available throughout the school year.  Furthermore, the opportunities above may no longer be available due to a variety of reasons outside of our control. Should your student be placed at a worksite that withdrawals its partnership, you will be notified as soon as possible regarding an alternative placement.

DCC STUDENT SELECTION FORM

1. Please review the information about each of the teams listed in this handbook.
2. Using one of the links below, please access the student registration page and select your top 3 worksite choices for the upcoming school year.
   1. You will also be given the option to share why you would like to be a part of these teams.
   2. This additional information will help in the decision-making process as approximately 155 students are being placed on worksite teams for next year.
   3. Click on the link below or copy and paste ( Google Chromerecommended) to access the form.
   4. This team selection process is  only available to current DCC students or to students who have been placed at the DCC  by an IEP team for the coming school year.
3. Please contact the DCC main office ( 703-714-5600 ) if you are unable to access the form.

REGISTRATION LINKS

CURRENT DCC STUDENTSIf you currently attend DCC and need to register for next year, please use this link:
https://forms.gle/yWf5BHLpPeBWPqQf8

ESTUDIANTES ACTUALES DE DCCSi actualmente asistes a DCC y necesitas registrarte para el próximo año, por favor utiliza este enlace:
https://forms.gle/eNGtcjQbmVVc8r6N8

NEW DCC STUDENTSIf you will be new to DCC for the 26-27 school year please use this link:
https://forms.gle/e4iSJYAfF4jVYViE9

NUEVOS ESTUDIANTES DE DCCSi serás un nuevo estudiante en DCC para el año escolar 26-27, por favor utiliza este enlace:
https://forms.gle/1jxmxx8xqdBk4CE49