Special Education

RESOURCE ENGLISH I-IV (#9211; #9212; #9213; #9214) AND APPLIED ENGLISH I-IV (#9011, #9012, #9013, #9014)

Resource and Applied English courses teach functional English skills related to everyday living experiences. Topics covered throughout the year include reading, literacy study, writing, oral and written language development, spelling, listening, basic grammar, and following directions. Students will meet state-required multi-media and speech proficiency standards in this class. Resource and Applied English courses incorporate the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that are vertically aligned to prerequisite skills through an alternate curriculum. Applied English I-II courses are for students receiving special education services and whose ARD committees determine students are eligible and will take STAAR ALT English I and English II EOC assessments.

• Credit: 1 (each year)
• Grade Placement: 9-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

RESOURCE ALGEBRA I (#9220); RESOURCE GEOMETRY (#9221); RESOURCE MATH MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS (#9222) APPLIED ALGEBRA I (#9020); APPLIED GEOMETRY (#9021); APPLIED MATH MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS (#9022)

Resource and Applied Mathematics courses incorporate the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that are vertically aligned to prerequisite skills through an alternate curriculum. Applied Mathematics Algebra I is designed for students receiving special education services and whose ARD committees determine students are eligible and will take the STAAR ALT Algebra I EOC assessment.

Resource & Applied Algebra I and I: Students use a variety of representations, tools and technology to solve meaningful problems.

Resource & Applied Geometry: Students solve meaningful problems using geometric ideas, relationships, and properties.

Resource & Applied Math Models with Applications: Students use mathematical methods to model and solve real-life applied problems involving money, data, and patterns.

• Credit: 1 (each year)
• Grade Placement: 9-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

RESOURCE WORLD GEOGRAPHY (#9241); RESOURCE WORLD HISTORY (#9242); RESOURCE U.S. HISTORY (#9243); RESOURCE GOVERNMENT (#9244); RESOURCE ECONOMICS (#9245) APPLIED WORLD GEOGRAPHY (#9041); APPLIED WORLD HISTORY (#9042); APPLIED U.S. HISTORY (#9043); APPLIED GOVERNMENT (#9044); APPLIED ECONOMICS (#9045)

Resource and Applied Social Studies courses incorporate the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills that are vertically aligned to prerequisite skills through an alternate curriculum. Applied Social Studies U.S History is designed for students receiving special education services and whose ARD committees determine the students are eligible and will take the STAAR ALT U.S. History EOC.

Resource & Applied World Geography: Students examine people, places, and environments on local, regional, national, and international scales. Students use problem-solving and decision-making skills to ask answer geographical questions.

Resource & Applied World History: Students study an overview of the history of humankind, including the study of significant people, events, and issues from the earliest times to the present.

Resource & Applied U.S. History: Students study U.S. historical, cultural, social and political events that have played a significant part in the development of the history of the United States.

Resource & Applied Government: Students focus on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, function, and powers of government at the local, state, and national levels.

Resource & Applied Economics: Students study basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services.

• Credit: 1 (each year); 0.5 each for Applied Government and Applied Economics
• Grade Placement: 9-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

APPLIED COMMUNITY CITIZENSHIP 1 – 4 (#9080, #9081, #9082, #9083)

Applied Community Citizenship 1 – 4 are locally developed courses offered to students receiving special education services. Topics focus on essential concepts that are necessary for employment and independent living, such as problem solving, following directions, interpersonal relations, and careers.

• Credit: 1 Local
• Grade Placement: 9-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

APPLIED HEALTH (#9055)

Applied Health is designed to address health issues as recommended by the student’s ARD committee and includes topics such as personal hygiene, emotions, behavior, alcohol, drugs, safety, CPR, and sex education.

• Credit: 0.5
• Grade Placement: 9-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

APPLIED PHYSICAL EDUCATION: AEROBIC ACTIVITIES (#9052)

Applied Physical Education courses are designed for students who cannot successfully participate in the regular physical education program as determined by ARD committee. Individualized testing and instruction include developmental games, remedial exercises, motor tasks, and recreational skills for individual or team leisure sports. Office Use: Aerobic Activities (PES00054) and Individual/Team Sports (PES00055).

• Credit: 1 per PE course
• Grade Placement: 9-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

COMMUNITY-BASED VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION (CBVI) (#9084, 9085, 9086, 9087)

Community-based Vocational Instruction (CBVI) emphasizes development of skills necessary for placement in a work setting. Independent, cooperative and group activities are provided in a combination of school and community-based instructional settings. Local employers provide training and BISD VAC Transition Teacher supports students as they work toward their postsecondary goals. This course is available to qualified special education students who have completed the Foundation Plan and whose ARD committee recommends placement.

• Credit: 1-4 Local as determined by ARD
• Grade Placement: 11-12
• Tier 4 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.