6141.1 - Core Curriculum

The Student Services Division of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools recognizes the need for the opportunity for special education students to learn similar ideas and skills as their regular education counterparts. Toward that end, when appropriate, the County encourages the teaching of a broad based curriculum aligned with the state adopted curriculum frameworks and courses of study. The education program will provide a range of depth with adaptable instructional procedures and strategies to meet the varying capabilities of individuals with exceptional needs.

Definitions

Curriculum consists of the adopted guidelines which define what students are expected to achieve as a result of instruction.

Core Curriculum is a framework of guidelines and expectancies for the development of essential skills for all students as outlined in a detailed course of study. It includes the following instructional areas:

1. English/Language Arts;
2. Mathematics;
3. History Social Science;
4. Science;
5. Visual and Performing Arts;
6. Foreign Language;
7. Physical Education,

as well as those skills which cross all content areas:

1. Critical Thinking;
2. Communication;
3. Social/Personal;
4. Career/Vocational;
5. Technology; and
6. Self-help and Independent Living.

Approved: May 10, 1994