Special Education Services

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course is designed to provide students with IEPs access to targeted instruction aimed at minimizing or closing gaps in their mathematical understanding and supporting progress toward grade-level expectations. The class emphasizes building a strong foundation in number sense and computational skills, while also addressing key concepts such as simplifying expressions, solving word problems, working with fractions, tackling multi-step equations and inequalities, evaluating expressions, graphing functions, and solving systems of equations. In combination with Math 8 content, this course helps students strengthen their fluency and develop the fundamental algebra skills necessary for future success.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-10

Credit: 1

This class is a team-taught class, taught by a special education and general education teacher. Students in this class most likely struggle with student skills and math skills and need additional support. This class follows the Algebra 1 curriculum but goes at a slower pace and focuses on the essentials needed for Alg 1. Students in this class should have an identified math disability and have a math goal.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 12

Credit: 1

Life Skills Math (11th grade) is a yearlong course that covers basic math skills and the practical applications of those skills as they relate to the real world. Emphasis is placed on the development of functional math skills including decimals and percents, ratios and proportions, personal finance, budgeting, interest/credit, and financial decision-making, among other things. The course provides an access point for math with students who have not found much success in traditional math courses, who are most likely not college-bound, and who have a need to be career and consumer-ready.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This class is taught by a teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing for students that have various levels of hearing loss. The class focuses on learning various tools/advocacy skills on how to be successful in their general education classrooms. Students in this class use this time also to catch up on their assignments, study for their tests, and ask questions as needed.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This class is designed to support students with executive functioning deficits. A student that is appropriate for this class should have a hard time completing assignments, initiating tasks, self advocating, or following through with assignment completion. If a student is passing most classes then we recommend they start, as a freshman, in an AVID or Student Success Center class.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

Strategic Reading 1 is a pullout, special education class that provides specialized literacy instruction. SR1 combines a variety of reading interventions and reading curricula to address a variety of reading deficits such as decoding, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Strategic Reading 1 works best for students reading at the 7th-grade level or below. The only difference between Strategic Reading 1 and 2 is the different topics covered in units of study. This class will consist of a majority of freshmen but also have a few sophomores.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

Strategic Reading 2 is a pullout, special education class that provides specialized literacy instruction. SR2 combines a variety of reading interventions and reading curricula to address a variety of reading deficits such as decoding, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Strategic Reading 2 works best for students reading at the 8th grade level or below. The only difference between Strategic Reading 1 and 2 is the different topics covered in units of study. This class will consist of a majority of sophomores but can be appropriate for freshmen who may only need 1 or 2 additional semesters of reading instruction.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course is for students who can be successful in academic coursework in mainstream classes. The Academic Support Lab offers academic coaching and tutoring on organization and self-determination, adult guidance, and academic structure in support of mainstream coursework. This course may be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

Elements of English is taught by a special education teacher and offered to students in grades 9-12 who receive services through the affective needs program. This class emphasizes the development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in order to address students’ individualized literacy goals. Course content includes vocabulary, applied grammar, the writing process, and reading comprehension of a variety of materials.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This is an Affective Ed class that will explore the fascinating world of geography through an inclusive lens. My goal is to make geography accessible and engaging for all students, regardless of their learning needs. Throughout the course, we will cover various topics, including physical geography, human geography, and the interactions between humans and their environment. We will use a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. This class is taught solely by a social studies special education teacher with paraprofessional support.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

In this class, students are guided in exploring the complex and fascinating world of government through an inclusive lens. The goal of the class is to make the study of government accessible and engaging for all students, including those with unique learning needs. Students will learn the foundations, structures and main purposes of the U.S. Government at the federal and state level. The main topics covered in this class are the Constitution, the three branches of government, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the political process. A variety of teaching methods and resources are used to accommodate the different learning styles and abilities. Students in this class receive instruction at grade level that is modified and scaffolded to meet the needs of students who require more individualized academic, behavioral and social-emotional support. This class is taught solely by a social studies special education teacher with paraprofessional support.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

In this class, we will explore the unique subject of US history through an inclusive and diverse lens. My goal is to make history accessible and engaging for all students, including those with learning needs. Throughout the course, we will cover various topics, the American Revolution War, the founding and development of this country’s political, economic and social systems, the Civil War and the aftermath, the Civil Rights Movement, important historical figures and current historical events. A variety of teaching methods and resources are used to accommodate the different learning styles and abilities. Students in this class receive instruction at grade-level that is modified and scaffolded to meet the needs of students who require more individualized academic, behavioral and social-emotional support. This class is taught solely by a social studies special education teacher with paraprofessional support.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

Student Seminar is an affective education class taught by a special education teacher and offered to students in grades 9-12 who receive services through the affective needs program. The class focuses on Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) and addresses students’ individualized SEL goals. This class is offered through the SAS Coordinator approval. Mental health services are embedded into this class.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This is a class for students who may struggle to independently keep up in a typical art class or who need extra support. Projects/Topics may include artist studies, painting, drawing, photo, creative problem solving, expression of emotions, acting, music, etc. This class also participates in Grandview’s music therapy program.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It is designed to teach job skills through direct practical vocational experiences. Students will be required to work at a job site either within or outside of the high school. Students will learn correct job duties and work habits while practicing skills specific to their job site. This course may be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It is designed to teach job skills through direct practical vocational experiences. As students manage activities of daily living, they will increase independence at home, in school, and in the community.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It is designed to teach job skills through direct practical vocational experiences. Students will demonstrate skills essential to the world of work. Students may participate in jobs in the school and community setting.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This course is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. Based on current IEP goals, teaching focus will be placed on functional skills such as reading for jobs or community survival. Other aspects of this class include reading and understanding classic literature, the writing process, and increasing grammar usage and skills.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This course is designed to develop functional math skills. Major emphasis is placed on all functional skill areas, such as money/budgeting, time, measurement/cooking, and word problem-solving. Students will also develop basic math skills. The material taught is dependent on the student’s math goals as written on their IEP.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. Science concepts to be covered will include Health, Life, Physical, and Earth Science. This class will include science labs to reinforce instruction. Materials are appropriate to the skill level of the students in class and based on individual goals identified in the IEP.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It introduces and reviews functional community/social skills. Students will explore functional words/signs, geography, maps (including bus schedules and routes), laws, job skills, and different cultures.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This class is perfect for the emerging or sentence-level writer and may include: Novel studies with comprehension activities and discussion,
sharing and following written and spoken directions, sequencing and describing tasks, communicating through social media and other technology, form & letter writing, telephone skills, gathering information from various media, the development of reading as a leisure activity, increasing sight-word vocabulary, improving written and spoken language skills, increasing pragmatic language and vocabulary.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. Students will practice self-care skills, good hygiene, healthy eating, and exercising that will promote good health and increase student’s abilities to be as independent as possible.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This course is designed to work on the necessary skills for living a full and independent adult life. Content focuses on practical math skills such as: Measurement, Estimating, Money Skills, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Applying math skills learned to real-life situations

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This course is designed to work on the necessary skills for living a full and independent adult life. Content focuses on practical science skills through science content which may include: the human body, force, and motion, biodiversity, habitats, weather, conservation, entomology, life cycles, chemical reactions, natural disasters, solar systems, etc. Topics covered each year rotate to expose students to a variety of subjects throughout their potential 4 years in the class.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 9-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This course is designed to meet the graduation requirements for US History and Government classes. The class focuses on life skills and real-world social studies. Topics may include current events in the local and Global community, maps and following directions, timelines, US Government, US History, Citizenship, etc.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 11-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It is designed to help students acquire the skills necessary for a successful transition to postsecondary working life. Topics include critical thinking, academic knowledge, money management, and hands-on experiences.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 11-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It is designed to help students understand the relationship of their individual talents, interests, and goals with others around them. Teachers will facilitate an understanding of personal learning styles and self-management. Topics include critical thinking, money management, collaboration, conflict resolution, personal responsibility, and hands-on experience.

Prerequisites: IEP and coordinator approval

Grade level: 11-12

Credit: 1

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. It is designed to help students acquire the skills necessary for a successful transition to postsecondary working life. Topics include critical thinking, academic knowledge, money management, and hands-on experiences.

Prerequisites: Teacher and Coordinator Approval

Grade level: 10-12

Credit: 0.5

This course may be repeated for credit. This is a self-contained class taught by an ILC teacher. This course provides students with strategies to support students with significant needs in the classroom. Participants will learn techniques to enhance staying on task, encourage small group participation, and reinforce classroom manners. Focusing on inclusive practices, the course includes practical tools and resources to create a supportive learning environment for all students. Through discussions and hands-on activities, students will build skills to improve engagement and collaboration.