“As we move toward the 21st century, our society is changing and growing at an ever-increasing rate. We must ensure that our children can change and grow with it so that they are not left behind, but instead fully participate in every aspect of mainstream societal life. If the children of today and tomorrow are to succeed in this way, then we must set high standards for them, for ourselves, and for our programs. We must expect children to learn to a high level of competency, so they can compete successfully and confidently in the global 21st century society that is fast approaching.” -Foreword to the original edition of The National Agenda
The 9 areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum should be addressed in the home, school and community environments.
Parents, teachers of students with vision impairments and other members of the school-based team play valuable roles in ECC development.
Students who have well-developed ECC skills can expect to move into adulthood with success.
ECC instruction must play an equal role to academic instruction for all students with vision impairments.
ECC instruction can begin as early as infancy and develop through high school years.
More Information about the Expanded Core Curriculum
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Can be used by parents, teachers & students to explain to school-based education team about the ECC
Expanded Core resource blog for parents and teachers.
ECC tools and resources on Paths to Literacy
ECC & Me subscription box: The ECC Club is a monthly subscription box in braille or large with a book, craft, activity, and ECC challenges that come straight to your door. Each month targets one ECC area while using skills from all 9.
Eye T screenreader course for teachers and students.