Living Skills Program
WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL DAY CLASS 2 (SC2)
The Special Day Class 2 program serves district students with mild to moderate cognitive delays. The curriculum may include basic reading, writing, and math in addition to functional academics, social skills, and living skills. Functional academics include: daily living skills (money management, care of personal needs, community awareness, etc.), personal social skills (socially responsible behavior, making informed decisions, communicating with others, etc.), Occupational Guidance and Preparation (safety, responding to directions, maintaining good attendance/punctuality, etc.). The curricula for this program includes: SEACO (Special Education Administrators of County Offices) and Life Centered Career Education by CEC (Council for Exceptional Children). A positive behavior management system is in place in each classroom. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Directed teacher instruction may be presented to the entire class or in small groups or individually based on the type of lesson and the needs of the student. Lessons appropriate to the specific goals and objectives of the student’s individual education plan are always implemented. Students can be included in general education elective classes as appropriate. All students participate with their non-disabled peers during lunch, brunch, and assemblies with adult supervision. Students often participate in a specially designed physical education class.
Students enrolled in the Special Day Class 2 program may receive designated instructional services in accordance with their identified needs. These services are enumerated within the Individual Educational Plan for the student.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL DAY CLASS 2 (SC2)
The Special Day Class 2 program serves district students with mild to moderate cognitive delays. The curriculum may include basic reading, writing, and math in addition to functional academics, social skills, and living skills. Functional academics include: daily living skills (money management, care of personal needs, community awareness, etc.), personal social skills (socially responsible behavior, making informed decisions, communicating with others, etc.), Occupational Guidance and Preparation (safety, responding to directions, maintaining good attendance/punctuality, etc.). The curricula for this program includes: SEACO (Special Education Administrators of County Offices) and Life Centered Career Education by CEC (Council for Exceptional Children). A positive behavior management system is in place in each classroom. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Directed teacher instruction may be presented to the entire class or in small groups or individually based on the type of lesson and the needs of the student. Lessons appropriate to the specific goals and objectives of the student’s individual education plan are always implemented. Students can be included in general education elective classes as appropriate. All students participate with their non-disabled peers during lunch, brunch, and assemblies with adult supervision. Students often participate in a specially designed physical education class.
Students enrolled in the Special Day Class 2 program may receive designated instructional services in accordance with their identified needs. These services are enumerated within the Individual Educational Plan for the student.