Autism Support and Specialized Learning Support Courses
Instructional Support Lab (ISL)
- Length/credit: 1 year - 0.33 to 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
- Course Number: Determined by IEP team
Students may participate in an Instructional Support Lab (ISL) for a prescribed number of class periods per cycle depending upon the program described within their IEPs. Individualized skill remediation is provided as per each student's IEP targeting a student's individual needs. Students receive direct instruction and additional support to ensure meaningful progress, maximize their achievement and assist the student in their transition to a variety of postsecondary opportunities, including attending college, technical or vocational schools, participating in career readiness programs or volunteering in the community. Students will earn quarterly grades based on the appropriate work completed on their individualized goals. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Social Language Lab
- Length/credit 1 year - 0.33, 0.667, or 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
- Course Numbers: Determined by IEP team.
Social Language Lab 1: 15180100
Social Language Lab 2: 15180200
Social Language Lab 3: 15180300
Social Language Lab 4: 15180400
This course is specifically designed with a hands-on curriculum to further develop linguistic, strategic, socio-relational, and sociolinguistic competencies. The curriculum focuses on: social interactions with a variety of communication partners; pragmatic language skills; problem-solving in school, vocational and community settings; theory of mind; and individual goals and objectives identified in each student's IEP. Students utilize a variety of strategies that include (but are not limited to) role-playing, video modeling, self-evaluation, and writing analysis to complete practical application assignments and activities and reflect upon their performances on these tasks. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Math Applications 1
- Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Course Number: 15080501
Math Applications 1 is a functional math course that is designed to provide students with an understanding and/or review of the essential mathematical concepts necessary for further advancement in mathematics. Instruction is based upon Alternate Eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Topics covered will include working with number systems, operations of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents, order of operations, factoring, variables, exponents, formulas, and algebraic expressions. Technology, including calculators and computer software programs, will be incorporated to appropriately supplement instruction. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Math Applications 2
- Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Course Number: 15080601
Math Applications 2 is a functional math course that is designed for those students who wish to continue their study of Algebraic concepts. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Topics to be covered include exploration of algebraic equations, proportions, graphing in the coordinate plane and the use of variables. Technology, including calculators and computer software programs, will be incorporated to appropriately supplement instruction. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Math Applications 3
- Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Course Number: 15080701
Math Applications 3 is a functional math course that is designed for those students who wish to explore the computational aspects of geometry. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Topics may include points, lines, planes, graphing, angles, polygons, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruency, and proofs. Technology, including calculators and computer software programs, is incorporated to appropriately supplement instruction. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Math Applications 4
- Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Course Number: 15080801
Math Applications 4 is a functional math course that provides an emphasis on real-world uses of mathematics such as: money, credit/debit/loans, banking, housing, taxes, budgeting, and travel/vacation. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Technology, including calculators and computer software programs, is incorporated to appropriately supplement instruction. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Basic Math
- Length/credit 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
- Course Numbers: Determined by IEP team.
Math 1: 15080100
Math 2: 15080200
Math 3: 15080300
Math 4: 15080400
This functional, hands-on curriculum supports transition to postsecondary education/training, employment and independent living. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Individualized instruction using currency and debit materials helps students learn to access the community. Students learn skills and strategies to budget and purchase items during the school week. Community-based instructional experiences may be scheduled to help students generalize instruction and practice skills in authentic settings. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Practical English
- Length/credit 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
- Course Numbers: Determined by IEP team.
Practical English 1: 15070100
Practical English 2: 15070200
Practical English 3: 15070300
Practical English 4: 15070500
This practical, hands-on curriculum supports transition to postsecondary education/training, employment and independent living through individualized strategy and skills-based instruction in reading comprehension and written expression. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Community-based instructional experiences may be scheduled to help students generalize instruction and practice skills in authentic settings. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Real World Literacy
- Length/credit: 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 12
- Course Number: 15070400
Real World Literacy is designed to teach students the functional literacy and math skills necessary to meet their transition goals in the areas of employment and independent living. The program utilizes a simulated apartment setting to address literacy and math skills the students will need to locate and secure apartments and jobs, open and maintain bank accounts, generate, and maintain a budget, manage an apartment/home, etc. This course provides authentic practice for application of literacy and math skills to employment and independent living activities, including but not limited to use of realistic forms (e.g., bills, taxes, applications, etc.), resume writing, etc. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Fundamentals of History
- Length/credit 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
- Course Numbers: Determined by IEP team.
Fundamentals of History 1: 15090100
Fundamentals of History 2: 15090200
Fundamentals of History 3: 15090300
Fundamentals of History 4: 15090500
This practical, hands-on curriculum supports transition to postsecondary education/training, employment and independent living through individualized strategy and skills-based instruction in reading comprehension and written expression. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Community-based instructional experiences may be scheduled to help students generalize instruction and practice skills in authentic settings. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.
Fundamentals of Science/Health
- Length/credit 1 year - 1.0 credit
- Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
- Course Numbers: Determined by IEP team.
Fundamentals of Science/Health 1: 15100100
Fundamentals of Science/Health 2: 15100200
Fundamentals of Science/Health 3: 15100300
Fundamentals of Science/Health 4: 15100400
This functional, hands-on curriculum supports transition to postsecondary education/training, employment and independent living and may be linked to community-based instructional experiences. Instruction is based upon alternate eligible content aligned to the PA Core Standards. Course topics include basic hygiene practices, changes in the body, healthy eating behaviors, and when to seek medical attention. Vocabulary and reading comprehension instruction is embedded into instruction and classroom discussions. Participation is determined by a student's IEP team based on individual needs.