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Course Title: Community Service: Peer Buddies Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 510910 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Students must complete training prior to beginning course Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: This course provides hands-on experience in working with individuals with disabilities. The goal for each
participant is to be a better mentor, role model and advocate for a person with disabilities. Independent learning takes
place through reading, interpreting, and producing original writings regarding current topics in Special Education, as well
as weekly logs and one hands-on project each quarter. Performance is evaluated through experiential opportunities
provided in the Life Skills Support, Autistic Support, or regular education environments.
Course Title: Goal Progress Support Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 510910 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Individualized Education Program (IEP) or educational Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
team decision Grades:
Description: This directed study period is designed for students who need additional support in academic, functional,
emotional, social, and/or behavioral areas. Prior team recommendation required based on pre-established individual goals.
Course Title: Vocational Training Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 609910 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Placement in LSS or AS classroom; previously qualified for Open to 9, 10, 11,
PASA Grades: 12
Description: The Vocational Training course uses the Model Transition Program (Job Readiness Curriculum). These
lessons provide tools that create valuable resources to plan for the future and knowledge on how to get and maintain a job
in the workforce. The Unique Curriculum helps with the creation of a vocational portfolio to help identify areas of interest,
learning styles, positive work skills, and work environment preference. The “I Can Work” Program utilizes a hands-on
approach to learning the skills needed in common vocational workplaces such as: retail, grocery, office, and restaurant. The
Vocational Training Course also uses the Brigance Transition Skills Inventory which provides a baseline of knowledge in
the areas of educational and career interests and choices, work ethics and attitudes, knowledge of employment forms, and
vocabulary related to employment.
Course Title: Life Skills Training Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 609920 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Placement in LSS or AS classroom; previously qualified for Open to 9, 10, 11,
PASA Grades: 12
Description: The Life Skills Training course uses the Transition Passport, which is a part of the Unique Learning
Curriculum. Transition Passport includes Vocational, Daily Living, Personal Life, and Community lessons. These lessons
provide tools that create valuable resources to plan for future educational, vocational, and adult living outcomes. The Life
Skills Training course also uses the Brigance Transition Skills Inventory, which provides criterion-referenced assessments
to support transition planning for post-secondary, employment, and independent living skills.
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