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Disability Assessor Course Syllabus

Transitions 1 is a 1-credit elective course for high school students with IEPs. It aims to prepare students for independent living after graduation. Through various activities, discussions and instruction, the course covers disability awareness, social skills, communication, health, safety, finances, career planning and more. Students will complete weekly quizzes and tests, as well as quarterly projects demonstrating their knowledge. Grades are calculated based on daily participation, assignments, quizzes, tests and projects. Materials used include guides on self-determination and social skills. Students and parents must sign acknowledging they understand the course expectations.

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Disability Assessor Course Syllabus

Transitions 1 is a 1-credit elective course for high school students with IEPs. It aims to prepare students for independent living after graduation. Through various activities, discussions and instruction, the course covers disability awareness, social skills, communication, health, safety, finances, career planning and more. Students will complete weekly quizzes and tests, as well as quarterly projects demonstrating their knowledge. Grades are calculated based on daily participation, assignments, quizzes, tests and projects. Materials used include guides on self-determination and social skills. Students and parents must sign acknowledging they understand the course expectations.

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Transitions 1

Syllabus
2020-2021
Course Objectives:

Transitions 1, is a 1 credit, elective course for high school students who have IEP’s. It is designed
to help prepare students for successful independent living upon graduation from high school.
Through individual and/or group activities, discussions, video and computer instruction, guest
speakers, and experiential learning, the concepts covered will include: disability awareness,
understanding social norms, effective communication, choosing a healthy lifestyle, basic first aid,
making medical and dental appointments, household smarts, safety, nutrition, grooming, financial
responsibilities, emotional health, self-advocacy, career planning, and other areas of transition.

Grading:

Besides daily in-class instruction and various assignments (virtual or in-person) students will
complete weekly quizzes or tests and one quarterly project in which students will creatively
demonstrate knowledge of concepts.
(Grading scale in percents, as posted in the faculty handbook)

A+ 100-98 B+ 91-90 C+ 85-84 D+ 76-75 F


A 97-95 B 89-88 C 83-80 D 74-73 Below
A- 94-92 B- 87-86 C- 79-77 D- 72-70 69

Daily in-class performance and cooperation 10%


Daily Assignments 15%
Quizzes 20%
Quarterly Mastery Tests 25%
Quarterly Projects 30%

Materials Used:

Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills – Planning for Life After High School – WI DPI
Self-Determination – Beckman, Owens, Steuer
Social Skills Lessons & Activities for Grades 7-12 – Jossey-Bass
The 411 on Disability Disclosure – NCWD/Youth – [Link]
*Additional materials, as needed

If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you, Mrs. Brigitte Johnson
bjohnson@[Link] or 920-269-4396 ext. 184

I have read and understand the course expectations


Please Sign & Return

___________________________________________________________ __________________

Student Date
___________________________________________________________ __________________

Parent Date

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