Special Education 8 Courses Found

Math Skills is for students who have a skill deficit in the area of math noted in their IEP. Students will receive specially designed instruction to improve math skills based on IEP goals. Skills covered may include whole number operations, decimal operations, fraction operations, working with percentages, word problems, geometry, graphing, pre-algebra, consumer math, etc. Prerequisite: Approval

Reading/Writing Skills is for students who have a skill deficit in the area of reading and writing. Students will receive specially designed instruction to improve their reading and/or writing skills based on IEP goals. Skills covered may include composing, revising, editing, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. Prerequisite: Approval

Social Strategies is for students who have needs in the area of social skills and/or coping strategies. Students will receive specially designed instruction to improve social skills and/or application of coping strategies. Skills covered include: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, thinking socially, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Prerequisite: Approval

Learning Strategies is for students who have a skill deficit in one or more of the following areas of executive functioning; organization, attention, planning, task initiation, perseverance, time management, metacognition, flexibility, working memory and or processing speed. Its purpose is to provide specially designed instruction to assist students in learning strategies that will foster increased independence in the classroom and beyond. Prerequisite: Approval

Learning for Successful Transition is for students who have transition needs identified in their IEP in the areas of transition: Community Participation, Post-Secondary Home Living, Recreation and Leisure, and/or Employment. Students in this class will work on integrating skills they have been learning into the areas of transition as they prepare for transitioning from high school to adulthood. Students develop independent living and personal social skills necessary to manage a home, family, and finances. Further, students will develop levels of independence, self-confidence, and positive social behavior skills. Through classroom instruction and experiential learning activities, students study areas of health; safety; nutrition; meal planning, preparation and clean up; consumer skills; home management skills; personal finances; and community living. Students will also receive career skills and training through curriculum and job-related activities in the school. Prerequisite: Approval

Students in grades 9-12 who are planning for life after graduation and need a transition plan can benefit from this course. It is designed to provide instruction in areas that are often not covered in traditional high school classrooms. Topics may include how to apply for a loan, how to ensure you have medical insurance, and how to create a budget (etc.). Students will focus on specific transition areas identified as necessary for their personal growth, making this a tailored learning experience. Prerequisite: Approval

Work-Based Learning Seminar I emphasizes the following within the classroom setting: occupational awareness, personal growth, interpersonal relationships, employability skills, job safety, job exploration, post-secondary counseling, and instruction in self advocacy. This course is required for students to be able to enroll in Work Based Learning Experiences, including internships, supported employment, or competitive employment opportunities. Approval needed for students to be concurrently enrolled in Work-Based Learning Seminar I and Work-Based Learning experiences. Prerequisite: Approval

DAPE is for students who have met specific qualifications for adaptive physical education and have a related IEP goal. The focus of DAPE is to improve an individual's gross motor skills and fitness. Additional skills may include wellness, applying knowledge of rules, safety, positive acceptance of self and others, and social interaction within a structured recreational setting. Prerequisite: Approval