1. Standards Based Essential Skills Curriculum Johnson County Special Services: Center Grove, Clark Pleasant, Edinburgh, Flat Rock- Hawcreek, Franklin, Greenwood, Nineveh- Hensley-Jackson, Southwestern 1

2. Curriculum Foundations No adopted state or national standards for students with moderate and multiple disabilities Standards-Based and developed to utilize Indiana Standards/Foundation while individualizing students’ educational programs Focuses on indicators that are the basic skills students need to transition to adult life. Curriculum is divided into 7 strands which are based on Indiana Academic Standards, ISTAR (Functional Indicators in the Indiana Supplemental Tools for Alternative Assessment), Indiana Universal Indicators for Students in Guidance -Functional Self Help -Mathematics -English/Language Arts -Social Sciences -Motor Skills -Career/Vocational 2

3. Basic Format Divided into grade/ages: – Early childhood (ages 3-5) – Primary (grades K-2) – Intermediate (grades 3-5) – Middle School (grades 6-8) – High School (grades 9-12) Each section contains possible assessment tools and best practice instructional strategies – Guides, not all inclusive – Additional informal assessments/strategies optional – Evidence based practices for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related disabilities Teacher Written lesson plans scattered throughout – Examples Web site section contains current sites that have been reviewed and evaluated Teacher suggested community sites – Possible outings that are available in our area with contact names/numbers – Space to add additional favorites 3

4. Guide for Administrators Included with the curriculum is a Structured Teaching Guide which provides administrators with an explanation of Structured Teaching, as well as a checklist for what an administrator can expect to see when observing Structured Teaching in a classroom. 4