Enger
School
Mannheim District 83
Cherie Layer, Principal
10401
W. Grand Avenue
Franklin
Park, IL 60131-2208
Map
Phone:
847-455-5299
Fax:
847-455-2092
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| In
order
to put into process the philosophy of independent functioning, we must
look at the areas of concern important to the general population:
domestic skills, community awareness, recreation and leisure skills,
and vocational independence. The curriculum then should reflect
these necessary life skill areas at all times integrated with the
Illinois State Learning Standards.
Age-appropriateness is a major concern in this curriculum whether
dealing with activities, physical classroom decor or the presentation
of materials used to teach for skill mastery. The curriculum
should be a comprehensive model inclusive of and adaptable to all
students’ disabilities and all ages of programming. In order for the philosophy of independence to be professed in the curriculum, one must also create natural interaction with non-disabled persons (peers and adults). Instructional activities should then be accountable for introducing the skills, mastery level and maintenance of skills throughout the program years. When a mastery level is attained, it will reflect independence across persons, environments, instructional materials and verbal cues. Once the level has been accomplished a level of maintenance must be continued. Maintenance then refers to the ability to uphold the skill across levels of age and time. |
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