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Transition Skills 9th–10th (7364)


Grade Range:
 9–10
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 One semester; may be repeated for credit
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Elective
Course Description:
 This course is designed for students with IEPs to meet the domains of Transition (section 602a) of IDEA. Students identify and explore personal traits through the Person Centered Plan process. They gain knowledge of nutrition and fitness, technology, and sexual health. Students develop a positive awareness of themselves through units on making choices, building a healthy lifestyle, living in their communities, and building healthy relationships. The scope of coursework includes identifying healthy food choices; demonstrating the ability to understand food labels and advertisements; identifying how and where to access physical activities; identifying three ways to avoid accidents on the job; identifying an healthy and safe lifestyle; understanding sexual health and disease; promoting health and disease prevention; building healthily relationships; exploring the importance of nonverbal communication; and self-determination and advocacy.

State Course Code(s):
 1000 - Self-Contained Class
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 SDUSD Transition Skills Curriculum, 2006.
SDUSD Transition Skills Curriculum, 2008.
SDUSD Employment and Work Readiness: Transition Skills Curriculum, 1993.