SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

RESOURCE – Course No. 0555 Grade Placement: 6,7,8

Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation. This course is designed to provide tutorial or remedial assistance to students in mainstream classes. Emphasis is placed on development of organizational and study skills.

ENGLISH LAB – Course No. 0506, 0507, 0508 (full year) Grade Placement: 6,7,8

Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation. This course is designed for students who are functioning below grade level and/or have behavioral/emotional factors affecting the learning process. Emphasis is placed on written language, reading, grammar, listening, comprehension and problem solving skills. Essential knowledge and skills, pacing or materials of the regular curriculum may be modified to meet individual student needs.

READING LAB – Course No. 0516, 0517, 0518 (full year) Grade Placement: 6,7,8

Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation. This course is designed for students who are functioning below grade level and/or have behavioral/emotional factors affecting the learning process. Emphasis is placed on developing basic reading skills, vocabulary development, and comprehension and study skills. Essential knowledge and skills, pacing or materials of the regular curriculum may be modified to meet individual student needs.

MATH LAB – Course No. 0526, 0527, 0528 (full year) Grade Placement: 6,7,8

Prerequisites: Qualified Special Education Student; ARD/IEP Committee Recommendation. This course is designed for students who are functioning below grade level and/or have behavioral/emotional factors affecting the learning process. Emphasis is placed on developing computational skills, problem solving and basic math survival skills using visual and tactile approaches. Essential knowledge and skills, pacing or materials of the regular curriculum may be modified to meet individual student needs.

BUSINESS SYSTEMS / CTED -- Course No. 0930 (full year) Grade Placement: 7, 8

This course introduces practical business procedures and develops the foundation for competent business participation. Additionally, it reinforces reading, writing, and calculating skills. Students will focus on effective communication and information management using emerging technology, including telecommunications. 

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