Denby Is a 19-Year-Old with Multiple Disabilities

Denby is a 19-year-old with multiple disabilities. His IEP focuses on learning functional skills. His teacher has determined Denby's interests and preferences. The teacher involved Denby in determining the type of job he prefers and the employment site. Before being placed on the job, the teacher led Denby to practice job skills at school and paired him with an employee on the job for mentoring. What step in community-based instruction do these activities represent?

A) Ensure the student knows implicit and explicit rules of the site and can meet skill expectations.
B) Establish community-based training sites.
C) Assess the student's preferences and interests.
D) Develop job site evaluation criteria.