Jason Susie

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Case Study Examples of Course of Study If the Post-Secondary Employment Goal is to gain competitive employment in a specific field, the job requirements influence the course of study.

Jason



Student Direction: Trade School - Employment For Jason’ upcoming 12 grade year the courses listed include: th

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2nd Semester

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English 12 Algebra II Phys. Ed. Computer Science Study Skills

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English 12 Algebra II Computer Science Study Skills One introductory course at the Community College

For students in a transition program for students 18-21, the course of study should include activities that support the student’s post-secondary goals.

Susie

Post-Secondary Goal: Assisted Work in the Community Susie’s next three-six years in a school district setting should concentrate on: • Her various modes of communication – and how best to communicate with persons around her • Use of a simple augmentative communication device that can be activated either by a head movement, or a light touch from her hand • Mastering functional routines that will provide a base for post-school life • Learning basic orientation techniques • Learning and using mobility skills such as trailing, directions, turns • Community activities – including what to do in a grocery store, the local bowling alley, YMCA swimming pool, restaurants, church events, summer camp participation (e.g. Camp Attitude where she has attended each year and tried out a variety of activities such as hot air balloons, floating on a raft, hiking trails: http://www.campattitude.com/ )

Year 1 • Communication at School • Simple Augmentative Communication • Functional Living • Basic Orientation • Basic Mobility



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Communication in Community Augmentative Communication activated by head movement Functional Routines Orientation-Part II Mobility-Trailing, directions, turns

Year 3 • Communication in Community-Part II • Augmentative Communication devices • Community Activities o Leisure o Functional

For a Post-Secondary Education Goal is to enroll at a college or university, the postsecondary institution entrance requirements influence the course of study. The course of study may also include extracurricular activities that relate to post-secondary goals (yearbook, school newspaper, athletics, etc.).

Allison

Student Direction: University For Allison’s upcoming 12th grade year the courses listed include:

1st Semester:

2nd Semester:

Psychology English 12 Algebra II Band Cooperative Work Experience Advanced Biology



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Physical Education English 12 Algebra II Band Child Development Advance Biology