Course of Study: T 23a, T 23b, T 23c

23a – Does the course of study identify graduation criteria? The graduation requirements are clearly documented and the means are defined. 

23b – Does the course of study identify a targeted graduation date? The graduation date is document in month/year format. 

23c – Does the course of study project courses and activities necessary to pursue the post-secondary expectations?  (List the student’s progress toward fulfilling the necessary graduation requirements as well as activities and elective classes that will assist in meeting their living, learning, and working expectations.)

Example: (interested in business)

Johnny needs 300 credits to graduate.

Courses include:  60 credits of English, 45 Credits each in Social Studies, Math, and Science; 30 credits of PE; 75 credits of Elective.

Current Status:  120 credits completed

Graduation date:  5/2010

Course and activities needed to pursue PSE and graduation:  30 credits of English; 30 credits each of Social Studies, Math, and Science, 15 credits of PE, and 45 credits of Elective.  Electives should include business English, business math, accounting, career exploration, computer coursework, and other electives useful in the area of business.  Activities should include job shadowing, DECA club, and when appropriate internships in businesses of interest.

Example:  (IEP completion)

Fred will graduate with an IEP diploma based on progress towards his IEP goals as evaluated by progress monitoring.

Current Status:  He is projected to complete his self-determination goal by 5/2008. He has completed half of his vocational experiences.

Graduation date:  5/2009

Course and activities needed to pursue PSE and graduation:  Fred will participate in community based activities for work, leisure, and mobility to assist in the generalization of skills to adult life.

Example:  (IEP completion)

Due to the nature of Fred’s disability, the team has determined that he will graduate with an IEP diploma through progress monitoring of his IEP goals. Fred will attend school a minimum of 4 years and participate in activities related to his current goals.

Current Status:  Fred is currently in his 3^rd year and is making satisfactory progress as measured by progress monitoring and participation in activities related to his current goals.

Graduation Date:  5/2009

Courses and Activities need to pursue PSE and graduation:  The graduation date above represents a minimum of four years of high school and will be revisited each year to determine if more years beyond the usual four is necessary.  Fred’s curriculum stems from the district standards and benchmarks but is presented at a lower level of complexity.  Emphasis will be given to communication, mobility, self-care, career training, and community involvement.  Learning opportunities will be provided at school and in the community to generalize the above mentioned skills.

Example:

Mary needs 309 credits to graduate.

Courses needed for graduation:  60 credits of English, 45 credits in Math, Social Studies, and Science, 5 credits of Health, 24 credits of PE, and 85 credits of elective.

Current States:  As an 8^th grader Mary has completed 0 credits towards graduation.

Graduation Date:  5/2012

Courses and activities needed to pursue PSE and graduation:  Will need to complete the above stated 309 credits.  Since she states in her four year plan that she has an interest working with people in the health care field, additional courses in science should be taken.  She should look into making application into the career academy health occupations coursework.  When appropriate she should do job shadows and internships in the health field.  Continued work on self-determination and disability awareness as well as direct instruction in social skills will help her make the transition to high school and beyond.