Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Learning Strategies

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students with disabilities to acquire and use strategies and skills to enhance their independence as learners in educational and community settings.  The content should include, but not be limited to: strategies for acquiring and, storing knowledge, oral and written expression, problem solving, linking new information with prior knowledge, and active participation in reading.   Content shall also include self-regulated use of comprehension strategies, test taking skills, time management, organizational skills, social skills, planning skills and self-advocacy.

Prerequisite      None

Unique Skills: 9 - 12

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to acquire skills that are needed to achieve the maximum level of independent functioning.  The content should include, but not be limited to: living skills, social skills, learning skills, and communication skills.

Prerequisite      None

Self Determination

The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to develop and apply self-determination skills in school, home, community, and work settings. These skills will assist students with achieving their desired school and post-school outcomes, participating actively and effectively in planning meetings, and self-advocating in multiple settings. The content should include, but not limited to self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-efficacy, personal and career planning, goal setting, independent performance and self-evaluation.

Prerequisite      None