Curriculum Map

Every student in our classroom has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is a personalized plan designed to meet their individual learning needs. The IEP outlines each student’s specific goals, services, accommodations, and supports.

The IEP guides our daily instruction and helps us plan meaningful learning experiences in areas such as academics, communication, social-emotional development, and daily living skills. Teachers and support staff use the IEP to select appropriate activities, materials, and strategies that allow each student to participate and learn at their own level.

We regularly monitor student progress and collect data to see how students are progressing toward their individual goals. This information helps us determine what strategies and supports are most effective and where additional support may be needed.

Depending on each child’s needs, supports may include visual schedules, assistive technology, small-group instruction, hands-on activities, communication supports, and other individualized strategies.

By working together and following each student’s IEP, we can provide a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and build skills that will help them become as independent and successful as possible—both in school and in everyday life.

Along with other individualized instructional supports, our classroom uses the STAR Program (Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research) to support students with autism. STAR is an evidence-based curriculum designed to help students develop important skills in communication, social interaction, academics, play, and daily living.

The STAR Program uses structured teaching strategies, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), and teaching through functional routines. These approaches help students learn new skills in clear, manageable steps while providing frequent opportunities for practice.

Each student’s instruction is individualized based on their unique needs, strengths, and learning level. Students receive targeted instruction while also participating in meaningful classroom activities and routines. Teachers and support staff collect data regularly to monitor progress, determine which strategies are most effective, and adjust instruction as needed.

Through the STAR approach, we strive to help students build independence, communication, confidence, and functional skills that support success at school and in everyday life. You may see your child practicing academic concepts, communication, social skills, self-help routines, or other important skills through structured STAR activities.

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