SPECIAL EDUCATION

MATH INTERVENTION - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit per Semester; 9th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: None. This class is specifically for students who have an IEP and have been identified with a math skill deficit. This class is taught with research-based programs utilizing technology and direct instruction to remediate math skills.

READING INTERVENTION - Single Block; One Semester; One Credit per Semester; 9th - 12th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: None. This class is specifically for students who have an IEP and have been identified with a reading skill deficit. This class is taught with research based programs utilizing technology and direct instruction to remediate reading skills.

LIFE SKILLS CDC—Single Block; One Semester; One Credit per semester. Placement determined by IEP. This class includes functional academics in the areas of math and language arts. Living skills are included as well. Components include community activities and experiences.

SPECIAL EDUCATION 50 WORK SKILLS 1 AND 2 – Single Block; Two Semesters; One Credit per Semester; 9th – 12th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Placement by IEP only. This class provides instruction in social, behavioral, and self-advocacy skills; beginning career exploration planning and organizational skills; money management. An in-school work experience, supervised by the classroom teacher, is a part of the class. In addition, students will be exposed to community resources.

TRANSITION – Single Block; One Semester; Multiple Credits; 11th – 12th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: Placed by IEP only. This class is a WBL for Special Education students who are usually juniors or seniors. Students will get their own jobs and provide their own transportation prior to placement. Placement is based upon IEP decision, with the WBL Transition teacher’s approval of the specific job. One credit per semester per block.

WORK-BASED LEARNING CDC – Single Block; One Semester; One to Two Credits; 12th Grade; Prerequisites & Requirements: Placed by IEP only; must qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation assistance; limited to five students county-wide. This is a community-based training class for Special Education students who are Vocational Rehabilitation clients during their senior year. Students will participate in daily job skill training at a job site with the assistance of a job coach. This is unpaid training with transportation provided by the school system. Students will also participate in classes to assist them in developing the skills needed to get and keep a job and access community resources. Selection for this class is based upon qualification to receive Vocational Rehabilitation assistance and IEP decision. Some Vocational Rehabilitation student clients will participate in Work Adjustment Training at Goodwill Industries.