This is an 8:1:1 (8 students, 1 teacher, and 1 teaching assistant), high school level classroom for students aged 15-21 who may have borderline to average cognitive abilities. Students in this program may have a mental health diagnosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or severe learning disabilities. They may display challenging behaviors that interfere with learning.
Curriculum Focus:
- High school level program appropriate for 15-21 year old students
- More rigorous academic curriculum, and the opportunity to earn high school credit
- May require curricular modifications and supports
- May require intensive adult support
- Modified regent’s/general education curriculum
- May require emphasis on communication, language skills, Adaptive Behavior Analysis, visual supports, sensory regulation
- May require support/instruction in activities of daily living
- Career exploration/pre-vocational skills
Program Supports:
- May require a BIP
- Counseling
- Crisis support
- Behavior support
- Speech therapy
- Family support
- Other services
Credential Earned:
- Regent’s/Local Diploma
- CDOS credential Option
- Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) Option
Possible Transition Following Graduation:
- Workforce
- Post-Secondary Education
- Supported employment (OPWDD, ACCES-VR)
- Pathways to Employment (OPWDD)
- Community Pre-Vocational Services (OPWDD)
- Day Habilitation (OPWDD)
Possible Community Supports: