MAPS (METHODS FOR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS)

Course: 1854

Course Key:   MAPS Credit: 1

Service ID:     N1130021 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is designed to improve study skills and provide support for students in acquiring the necessary skills for school success.  Students will learn methods of organization and study strategies. The course emphasizes proactive problem-solving, self-determination, and independent thinking and learning skills. 

MAKING CONNECTIONS I

Course: 1866

Course Key:   MAKECON1 Credit: .5

Service ID:     N1290332 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

Making Connections I is an introduction to the Making Connections course sequence that assists students with autism spectrum disorder or other related disorders such as social pragmatic communication disorder, that may cause deficits in the individual’s social skills in developing an understanding of autism and other disorders which may cause deficits in social skills. Making Connections I will assist students in analyzing their own strengths and social skill deficits through self-assessment and the creation of plans to address atypical behaviors that may hinder academic or social success. The course covers topics such as building positive relationships, understanding social expectations in school and community settings, and applying organizational strategies for academic success. Additionally, students will explore postsecondary options, helping them to identify strengths and areas for growth in preparation for life beyond high school.

MAKING CONNECTIONS II

Course: 1867

Course Key:   MAKECON2 Credit: .5

Service ID:     N1290333 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement, Making Connections I

Making Connections II helps students with autism spectrum disorder or related conditions, such as social (pragmatic) communication disorder, develop a deeper understanding of friendships and social relationships. The course covers disability awareness, teaching students how autism impacts their ability to form and maintain relationships. It guides students through selfassessment of their social skills, encourages strategies for improving friendships, and helps differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate relationships. Students also learn to cope with negative attention, engage in conflict resolution, and apply these skills in various community and social settings. Additionally, the course includes future planning, where students create strategies for sustaining friendships beyond high school.

GENERAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Course: 1855

Course Key:   GEMPLS Credit: 1

Service ID:     N1270153 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is designed to guide students in obtaining the knowledge and the needed employability skills that are transferable among a variety of jobs and careers and are considered essential in any employment situation. Students will learn and apply basic knowledge of what is expected in the workplace.

LIFE SKILLS OCCUPATIONAL PREP 1 - 4

Course: 1821, 1822, 1816, 1824

Course Key:   BUSMGT, BUSMGT, CPGEN1, CTEPBC1 Credit: 1

Service ID:     13012100, 13012100, 12701111, 12701101 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is a classroom-based, functional skill course covering pre-employment skills as designated in each student’s IEP. This course prepares students to enter the job market through a study of job clusters and exploring vocational interests.  The course introduces the application and interview processes, identifying barriers to employment, individual attributes that enhance employability, and prevocational skills. Students will complete job tasks within the classroom setting to build pre-employment skills and abilities. 

LIFE SKILLS CAREER EXPLORATION 1 - 4

Course: 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815

Course Key:   PRINHUSR, DOLLARSE, PRACTHUS1, PRACTHUSE1 Credit: 1

Service ID:     13024200, 13024300, 13025000, 13025000 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is a campus-based, functional skill course covering pre-employment skills as designated in each student’s IEP. This course prepares students to enter the workforce through  The course teaches and practices the application and interview processes, identifying barriers to employment, individual attributes that enhance employability, use of technology for communication, the instruction and practice of soft skills for the workplace and prevocational skills. Students will complete job tasks within the campus setting to build pre-employment skills and abilities.

LIFE SKILLS SUPERVISED EMPLOYMENT 1 - 4

Course: 1831, 1832, 1833, 1834

Course Key:   CPGEN1, CPGEN1, CPGEN2, CPGN2 Credit: 1

Service ID:     12701111, 12701111, 12701112 12701112 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is a functional skill course covering pre-employment skills as designated in each student’s IEP. This program will prepare students for work experiences through training and guidance in the community. Students will learn technical skills, and soft or hard skills needed for specific career pathways or work settings. The program staff will devote significant time to developing and maintaining relationships with local employers. Supervised Employment carefully matches youth to work experience opportunities based on individual interests and skills and provides ongoing support to youth and employers throughout the work experience. Students will complete job tasks within the community at various job sites to build pre-employment skills and abilities. 

LIFE SKILLS VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT CLASS (VAC)

Course: 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842

Course Key:  -------- Credit: 1

Service ID:    -------- Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is a vocational skill course covering employment skills as designated in each student’s IEP. This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop and practice skills needed to acquire and maintain employment. Students receive instruction to develop personal and interpersonal skills required to compete in the workplace. Instruction is provided in the classroom and on the job site with emphasis on maintaining employment and career advancement. Students must maintain a job to continue in this course.

LIFE SKILLS HOME AND COMMUNITY SKILLS

Course: 1175

Course Key:   INTERSTU Credit: 1

Service ID:     13024400 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is a functional skill, multi-level course covering independent living skills as designated in each student’s IEP. Some of the topics taught in this class include nutrition, menu planning, grocery shopping, sanitation, basic food prep, cleaning, laundry, safety and hygiene. The student’s instruction focuses on identified needs set forth in the IEP for each student. 

BASIC VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT CLASS (VAC)

Course: 1835, 1836, 1837, 1838

Course Key:  -------- Credit: 1

Service ID:    -------- Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is a vocational skill course covering employment skills as designated in each student’s IEP. This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop and practice skills needed to acquire and maintain employment. Students receive instruction to develop personal and interpersonal skills required to compete in the workplace. Instruction is provided in the classroom and on the job site with emphasis on maintaining employment and career advancement. Students must maintain a job to continue in this course.

L.I.F.E. PROGRAM (Learning Independence for Everyday) (TRANSITION PROGRAM) 

Course: 1025

Course Key:  Local Credit Credit: 1

Service ID:  8500018L   Grade: 18+

Prerequisite: 18+ yrs old 

Enrollment in this program must be made by the IEP committee. This program is designed to promote individual growth toward independent living goals. As the transition student leaves the educational system he/she should have a job, a plan for recreation and post-secondary education, a means of transportation (beyond the school bus), and have independent living skills as appropriate for their future living arrangements. The program should be a rehearsal for the exit from school services.  Schedules will be flexible and do not follow a traditional school day.  Students in the transition program will be working and learning in natural environments.  These settings may include job sites in the community or other community education opportunities.