Co-curricular activities are used to support student development (e.g., band, forensics, poetry slams, quiz bowl, writing competitions, yearbook, etc.)

Extracurricular activities are used to support student development (e.g., clubs, Junior Achievement, Junior ROTC, school or intermural sports, student council, theater, etc.)

Community activities are used to support student development (e.g., 4H, church groups, community festivals, community government, scouts, social activism, volunteering, etc.)

Service learning used to engage students in their school and community by applying skills to solve real-world problems

Education and services are provided in integrated and least restrictive environments with preference given to placement in the general education setting 80% or more of the time, as appropriate

Education and instruction are provided in community-based setting

Instruction is rigorous and relevant

Instruction embeds Universal Design for Learning

Student accomplishments are recognized and celebrated

Related services are provided (e.g., OT, PT, speech therapy, transportation, assistive technology)

Functional communication systems are provided as needed, including augmentative communication or assistive technology

Identification and development of environmental adaptations, natural supports, and accommodations needed for success in school and community settings

Academic support and enrichment provided to improve academic performance (e.g., test-taking skills, study skills, targeted subject area skills, etc.)

Opportunities given for credit recovery and acceleration (e.g., after school, Saturday school, summer enrichment, etc.)

Counseling services provided for college and career readiness

Adult advocates help students establish attainable academic and behavioral goals with specific benchmarks

Adults and peers build and support student’s college and career aspirations

Information given on postsecondary education supports

Students supported to complete critical steps for college entry

Students supported through partnerships established with community-based program providers (e.g., social services, welfare, mental health, law enforcement, etc.)

Career planning is embedded in or aligned with core academic instruction

Career and technical education is provided including entry level and advanced skill completion options

Employment seeking skills development

Occupation-specific skills development

Soft skills development

Employment skill development is provided in authentic settings including:

• school-based enterprises

• on-site structured work experiences

• career academies

Career awareness opportunities provided (e.g., industry tours, guest speakers, career fairs, etc.)

Local businesses provide opportunities for work-related experiences (e.g., simulated job interviews, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, work-study, long-term employment, etc.)

Graduation credit provided for work experiences

Paid work experience provided prior to school exit

Job placement services provided prior to school exit

Self-determination skills development (e.g., goal setting, decision making, problem solving, self-advocacy, etc.)

Independent living skills development (e.g., financial, first aid, safety, cooking, etc.)

Interpersonal skills development

Leisure skills development

Transportation skills development

Classroom behavior development

Social skills development

Youth autonomy fostered and supported

Courses and curricula prepare students for college and careers

Students understand by 9th grade what constitutes college-ready curriculum

Academic skills development (e.g., decoding, comprehension, computation, interpretation, etc.)

Academic strategies development (e.g., learning strategies, study skills, and testtaking skills, etc.)

Academic behaviors development (e.g., going to class, participation, organization, doing homework, studying, etc.)

Formative assessment data drive academic instruction

Career interest and aptitude assessments are used to inform curricular and instructional decisions

Accommodations on assessment or alternate assessments are provided as needed

Assessment results are shared regularly with students and used to assist in overcoming deficiencies as they are identified

Remediation and multiple testing opportunities offered for high stakes testing

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