Functional Academics for Exceptional Children

A Hands-On Approach to Education at WSSB

Functional Education Means:

Preparing students for their future by:•-accessing technology•-teaching functional life skills•-teaching functional academic skills•-vocational readiness training•-practicing self-care skills

Data collection and analysis allow us to track growth and create individualized learning goals.

Impact of Diversity on the Education of Exceptional Children

• As our population becomes more diverse, our assessment and educational procedures must also become more diverse. – Variety of disabilities– Variety of ethnic backgrounds– Variety of family structures– Variety of student orientations and lifestyles

Core Curriculum- Functional Academics

• Language Arts• Fine Arts– Art– Music

• Fitness• Mathematics• Science

Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)• Braille Literacy• Licensed Counseling

Services• Communication• Daily Living Skills (DLS)• Orientation and Mobility

(O&M)

• Recreation and Leisure• Social Skills• Speech Therapy• Vision Services• Vocational Skills Training

Transition Services

• Transition to after-school life is our primary concern; we work with a variety of community agencies to develop realistic post-exit plans.

Residential Services

• With our 24-hour IEP, students can practice adaptive skills with knowledgeable staff before and after school hours.

How do we educate our children with multiple exceptionalities

• Individualized Education Plan– a team of professionals–parent and student participation–community involvement–outside agency contactsThe IEP process should be fluid and fun!

Thank you!

• Questions?