Functional Skills (MDD/SD/LIFT) SDC Links and Recommendations

• Unique Learning System (Classic & March 2020 Lessons)

  • Elementary (Grades K-2)

  • Elementary (Grades 3-5)

  • Middle School (Grades 6-8)

  • High School (Grades 9-12)

  • Adult Transition

Additional Materials to Support Learning (CoronaVirus article, Hand Washing Support)

Coronavirus Social Story

https://www.storylineonline.net/ The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.

30 Day Free Access to n2y/Unique Learning System/News-2-You for Parents & Caregivers

• https://www.n2y.com/trial/ (Parents will need to activate account via email)

https://tarheelreader.org/ Accessible books online

• Use natural opportunities to maintain skills

  • Count/add/subtract/multiply when

    • Setting the table

    • Cleaning up

    • Sorting/folding laundry

    • Cooking

    • Playing a board game

  • Read environmental print/numbers

  • Sing the ABC Song while washing hands

  • Label objects/actions/attributes at home and in the community

  • Ask “wh” questions about a video or book

Understood.org - Executive Functioning Resources

• Access to all of the Library’s digital resources more easily available to Los Angeles County residents, including those who do not currently have a library card, LA County Library is offering a temporary digital card, valid for 90 days. To sign up for a temporary digital card, LA County residents can visit LACountyLibrary.org/library-cards. The digital card provides users access to all of the Library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, homework help, online classes, and more.

• https://www.pbssocal.org/education/at-home-learning/

• Educational Technology and Mobile Learning A Handy Chart Featuring Over 30 iPad Apps for Students with Special Needs.

Transition Links:

• EDGE - Free Mobile Job Skills Training - various modules teach students customer service, leadership, and personal development skills. Can be completed at a student’s own pace. Students earn a certificate in each skill area from Arizona State University

• Sample Homework Choice Board - BINGO board with suggested activities for parents and students to complete together

• stories.audible.com - free access of stories in a variety of languages - available on desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.

• Critical Delivery Services