Course Standards
| Name | Description |
| SP.PK12.US.4.3: | Demonstrate understanding and recall of information presented orally for specific purposes, such as identifying the main idea, drawing conclusions, and forming opinions. |
| SP.PK12.US.4.4: | Demonstrate understanding of information presented orally by using listening skills, including paying attention to cues, linking to prior knowledge, and considering speaker’s perspective and nonverbal messages. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.1: | Use speech that can be understood by adults and peers. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.2: | Communicate messages and ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of situations. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.3: | Answer different types of questions, such as yes/no, open ended, and “wh” questions. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.4: | Express ideas in complete sentences using correct parts of speech. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.5: | Retell and summarize a story or event. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.6: | Effectively use nonverbal language, such as proximity, eye contact, gestures, and posture. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.7: | Clarify and explain words and ideas. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.8: | Participate effectively in small and large group discussions. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.9: | Recognize and repair communication breakdowns. |
| SP.PK12.US.5.10: | Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication when giving an individual or group presentation. |
| SP.PK12.US.6.1: | Use language for a variety of purposes, including greeting, informing, demanding, promising, and requesting. |
| SP.PK12.US.6.2: | Use language based on the needs of the situation or listener, such as talking differently to peers and adults, providing background information, and adjusting voice and volume according to setting demands. |
| SP.PK12.US.6.4: | Follow rules for conversations, including staying on topic, taking turns, and initiating and ending conversations appropriately. |
| SP.PK12.US.7.1: | Use technology and assistive devices as needed to communicate or enhance messages in a meaningful and functional manner. |
| SP.PK12.US.7.2: | Use own communication system, such as alternative/augmentative communication, assistive device, or sign language, to communicate and acquire information. |
| SP.PK12.US.7.3: | Identify and use basic maintenance procedures needed by own communication system. |
| SP.PK12.US.7.4: | Identify needs and request assistance with own communication system. |
| ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1: | English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. |
General Course Information and Notes
GENERAL NOTES
The purpose of this course is to enable students with disabilities to develop and use expressive and receptive communication skills and strategies effectively in educational, home, community, and employment settings to achieve annual goals based on assessed needs and the student's individual educational plan (IEP).
This course is designed for students with disabilities who need intensive individualized intervention in communication. If the student also receives speech or language therapy, consultation/collaboration with the speech and language pathologist is recommended/required.
A student may earn multiple credits in this course. The particular course requirements that the student should master to earn each credit must be specified on an individual basis and relate to achievement of annual goals on the student's IEP.
Delivery of this course is setting neutral (resource room, self-contained, embedded instruction, elective course). Instructional activities involving practical applications of course requirements may occur in home, school, community, and employment settings for the purpose of training, practice, generalization, and maintenance of skills. These applications may require that the student use related technology, tools, and equipment.
This course is designed to address a range of abilities within the population of students with disabilities. Course requirements may be added or modified based on assessed needs indicated in the student's IEP.
English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes Section:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: https://cpalmsmediaprod.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/docs/standards/eld/si.pdf.
General Information
| Course Number: 7963150 |
Course Path: Section: Exceptional Student Education > Grade Group: Senior High and Adult > Subject: Special Skills Courses > |
| Abbreviated Title: U SKLS: COMMUNI 9-12 | |
| Number of Credits: Multiple credits | |
Course Attributes:
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| Course Type: Elective Course | |
| Course Status: Course Approved | |
| Grade Level(s): 9,10,11,12 | |