Course Name

# of Credit Hours

Room Number(s)

Your Name

Contact Information (phone, email, personal website)

Available Location & Hours

Personal Mobility

0.75 credits per quarter

Room 202

Richard G. Peterson

612-668-3030, ext. 5-1126

Richard.Peterson01@mpls.k12.mn.us

8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in class

Before and after school by appointment

Course Description/Purpose

 Students will develop transportation independence and explore community resources.

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This class is part of the Minneapolis Public Schools Transition Skills Curriculum program for students with autism.

Course Goals/Learning Objectives

-          Map Reading

-          Reading Transportation Schedules

-          Paying for transportation

-          Following laws and Regulations

-          Awareness of transportation Options

·         This course will include social thinking elements and all students are required to participate

·         Objectives from Ten Sygma Rubric 54

·         Using effective transportation to access resources

·         Knows transportation options

·         Completes application for transportation funding

·         Determines the most appropriate form of transportation

·         Use skills to travel safely and efficiently

·         Map reading

·         Reading transportation schedules

·         Paying for transportation

·         Following laws and regulations

·         Follows steps to acquire community services

·         Locates appropriate community resources

Prerequisites/Technology Use

·         There are no prerequisites with the exception of placement by the student’s IEP Team.

·         Computer skills will be addressed at the student’s skill level.  Modifications and/ or adaptations will be made according the IEP

·         Students will be expected to follow the Minneapolis Public Schools Technology guidelines and internet policy unless indicated otherwise in the IEP.

Required Textbooks/Equipment

Individualized and teacher made materials..

Classroom Procedures/Policies

Although the content is delivered in a small group setting, the class is individualized in regards to grading, work completion, and extended time.  The student will follow the procedures and adaptations outlined in his/her IEP.  Given that, the following expectations are general goals for all participants:

1. . All school policies and procedures are followed in this course.  (School policies can be found in your student’s planner.)
2. Students are expected to be on time.
3. Students are expected to do their best and participate.  All work is expected to be completed by the due dates, with modifications specified in the student’s IEP.  When needed, special accommodations will used as outlined in the individual's IEP.  Individual case managers will be consulted to meet different needs.
4. Come Prepared!  Students need a notebook, folder, and writing utensil.  Any other learning materials will be specified when needed.

Assessment will be individualized and will follow the student’s Individualized Educational Plan, and the Sigma ten Rubrics..

Assignments

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Assessments

Assessment will be individualized and will follow the student’s Individualized Educational Plan, and the Sigma Ten rubric.

Student Code of Conduct

All students are expected to adhere to the Southwest High School and Minneapolis District Citywide Discipline Policy, designed to promote a safe and respectful learning environment. For more information about your rights and responsibilities consult your Southwest Student/Parent Handbook

Academic Integrity: Plagiarism/Consequences

It is expected that members of this class will observe strict policies of academic honesty and will be respectful of each other. Any instances in which cheating, including plagiarism and unauthorized use of copyrighted materials, computer accounts, or someone else’s work is determined, will be referred to Student Services and will be investigated to its full extent.

Consider providing a definition of plagiarism and examples if desired or referring students to page 10 of the Southwest Handbook