KidStrong Conference June 9-10, 2011 Karen Ruddle WVDE Office of Special Programs

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2011 Employment Status 16 years and over Persons with a disability Persons with no disability Participation rate in civilian labor force 21.1%69.7% Employment- population ratio 17.8%63.8% Unemployment rate 15.6%8.5% WVDE OSP28

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2011 Employment Status Men years Persons with a disability Persons with no disability Participation rate in civilian labor force 35.3%82.5% Employment- population ratio 29.2%75.1% Unemployment rate 17.3%9.0% WVDE OSP29

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2011 Employment Status Women years Persons with a disability Persons with no disability Participation rate in civilian labor force 29.2%70.9% Employment- population ratio 24.6%65.2% Unemployment rate 15.8%8.1% WVDE OSP30

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Internet Resources National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities National Dropout Prevention Center Network What Works Clearinghouse – IES Practice Guide-Dropout Prevention WVDE OSP39