MECA (Microcomputer Evaluation of Careers and Academics) is an age-appropriate transition, career exploration, career assessment and vocational assessment system related to training, education and employment.

Software Components

Identifies interests (The Interest Indicator)
Assesses interests and aptitudes (Work Samples)
Assesses academic/basic skills for the workplace (Learning Assessment Programs)
Creates post-secondary goals (The Career Planner)
Assesses and teaches goal setting and self-advocacy (Personal Responsibility)
Assesses and teaches social/emotional learning (The Success Profiler)
Teaches functional, life, social, literacy and work skills (Functional Skills System)
Results can be used to create a transition IEP and Summary of Performance

The multimedia delivery of all assessments and curriculum makes MECA unique in the marketplace. Using the computer as an assessment and instructional delivery tool benefits the user by allowing the system to focus on each individual user's interests, abilities and needs. Users also gain valuable work-related skills by using industry-standard software applications. All user instruction, including program administrator checkpoints and notes, are built into the software.

Curriculum Management System

All assessments and instruction are electronically integrated into our management system. This allows for a seamless program integration from interest testing to the assigning, delivery, benchmarking, tracking, and creating a transition IEP and a Summary of Performance. This eliminates the expensive and time-consuming activities of scoring and reporting results, and frees up the program administrator to help where needed. Program accountability is electronically built into the system. At the touch of a button, all user records can be compiled and printed.

Software Features

Over 30 years of research and development
Makes real-world applications of tested competencies
Correlates to all 50 state content standards
Multimedia format (live video and audio)
Tasks are broken down into a simple, step-by-step format
All programs include an audio option for low and non-readers
Available in English and Spanish
Integrates academic and technical skills
Windows and Macintosh versions available
Facilitates IEP and transition planning
Creates a transition IEP and Summary of Performance
Comprehensive management system for complete program accountability
Can be used as an alternative assessment
Contains PDFs for print versions of each component
Apporximately 10-12 hours of activities per career area

Research

There is over 25 years of research that has gone into this program. Click here to view a research report. (NOTE: this is a large file and may take awhile to download)

System Requirements

Windows Version
Windows XP SP2 or better, Vista or Windows 7
Pentium or AMD processor (1Ghz or better recommended)
1024x768 Display Resolution
128MB RAM (256MB or better recommended)
Sound Card and Speakers
CD/DVD-ROM Drive

*The Computer Graphics and Graphic Design Work Samples require the use of Adobe Photoshop Elements and the Digital Video Producer Work Sample requires the use of Adobe Premiere Elements. Please visit www.adobe.com to view the system requirements for the required software to make sure it is compatible with your computer.


Macintosh Version
OS X or better (10.4 or better recommended)
PowerPC or Intel Processor (G4 or better recommended)
1024x768 Display Resolution
128MB RAM (256 or better recommended)
Sound Card and Speakers
CD/DVD-ROM Drive

Pricing Information

Complete MECA System............................................... $46,565.00