3.2002.83.2: Education, Industrial: United States. New York. New York City. Public Schools, Adaptation to Special Needs: Process through which the Child Learns How to Earn a Living. New York City Public Schools. Examples of the Adaptation of Education to Special City Needs. Pre-Vocational: Training for General Usefulness: Girls' Technical High School, Manhattan.: Interest, self-respect, self-reliance and regard for the rights and privileges of others are characteristic of these classes: Housekeeping - Cooking.