This brief discusses how the Research Institute on Secondary Education Reform (RISER) for Youth with Disabilities model, Schools of Authentic Inclusive Learning (SAIL), and career development constructs and processes intersect. The brief provides an overview of SAIL, of authentic and inclusive learning, and of career development theory, while exploring how features of authentic learning overlap with career development constructs and influence movement through the career development processes. An authentic model of career development is described, emphasizing the importance of the learner recognizing and understanding the constructs that apply to him/her, establishing processes of decision-making and self-determination, and utilizing applications such as work experience, social skills training, mentoring, and student empowerment. It concludes that SAIL in practice: (1) reflects consideration of student developmental levels by allowing students to access the curriculum at various entry points; (2) extends the development level of each student by conveying high expectations; (3) requires students to build decision-making skills; (4) seeks congruence between students and learning activities by considering value beyond school; (5) requires students to learn to interact more positively with each other; and (5) does not restrict access to knowledge or learning opportunities. (Contains 22 references.) (CR)