Special Education

• Decoding strategies
• Comprehension strategies
• Elements of fiction
• Types of fiction

Written Language

• Sentence and paragraph writing strategies
• Research compositions
• Personal compositions
• Spelling Instruction

Math

• Calculation skills
• Basic math applications
• Problem solving skills
• Math for daily living
• Consumer Math

Co-Taught classes consist of a learning disabilities teacher and a mainstream teacher working in the same classroom. Students with various ability and skill levels are integrated into 'regular' classroom settings. Emphasis is placed on active, appropriate participation in class activities and in mainstream assignment completion(modified as needed according to the Individual Educational Plan).

Depending on their needs, students can participate in co-taught math, English and reading classes during sixth grade. In seventh and eighth grade they can participate in co-taught math and English classes. *co-taught reading may be available depending on if student enrollment and interest is high.

Within their co-taught classes, students' individual needs are met in the following ways:

• Closely monitored assignment completion
• Modified tests, assignments and labs
• Revised outlines and skill sheets
• Supplemental materials for additional drill and practice
• Small group instruction awhen needed to increase specific skills

Transition goals are written to help students develop skills they need in order to live and work independently in the community. These goals are for students ages 14 or older and are included in the IEP.

For 7th and 8th graders the goal is to make them aware of the five transition areas and prepare them for high school activites. The five trasition areas are as follows: work skills, home living, recreation and liesure, community participation, post-secondary training and learning.

The students are assessed through formal and informal tests and surveys.

These transition goals and objectives are reached through instruction in academic courses, vocational courses, and work in school, the community or the home.