Academics

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Chair: Tracy Kline
 
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About Our Department
The purpose of the special education program at Glenbard East is to provide for the individual needs of our special education students. Educational services are implemented according to the recommendations of each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). These services may be provided through a consultative model, within a resource setting, or within an instructional setting. District 87 is a member of the Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), which offers a program at the East campus for students with specific lower incidence handicaps. This program is the Assisted Instructional Program (AIP).
Department Members
ANDERSON
MARGARET
(630) 424-7178
x1803
BALICKI
VALERIE
(630) 424-6616
x1370
CAPUTO
CARRIE
(630) 424-6778
x1804
CORY-SAAF
NANCY
(630) 424-6724
x1808
CRISTINA
JOSEPH
(630) 424-6641
x1861
DAVIS
TYDRA
(630) 424-6709
x1809
DAVIT
CHRISTINE
(630) 424-6710
x1710
EDGAR
BRENT
(630) 424-6443
x1806
ENRIGHT
KATHLEEN
(630) 424-6642
x1642
EVANGELISTA
MARK
(630) 424-7153
x1853
FRAIN
JAMIE
(630) 424-6716
x1341
KLINE
TRACY
(630) 424-6634
x1234
LATROFA
ANGELA
(630) 424-7167
x1377
PARLIER
JENNIFER
(630) 424-6448
x1835
SCHULZ
KAREN
(630) 424-7122
x1801
SLUSHER
DONNA
(630) 424-6739
x1855
WASPI
JEAN
(630) 424-6722
x1802
WEGRZYN
JODI
(630) 424-6613
x1858
ZIMA
PHILIP
(630) 424-7124
x1807
hilip_zima@glenbard
org                             Course Descriptions     
FRESHMAN ACADEMY - As part of the small learning community structure of the freshman year, Special Education students at Glenbard East are included in small learning communities through the standard required or elective courses they take. Also, the Special Education curriculum is designed to match the curricula of standard courses offered to freshman students.

ENGLISH/ENGLISH SKILLS - 1 year, 1 credit, Fr., Soph., Jr., Sr. - Special Education English 1, 2, 3 and 4 are designed to meet the needs of students requiring the acquisition of basic skills in reading, writing, listening, vocabulary and communication. Placement is dependent on multi- disciplinary team recommendation. These classes meet the graduation requirements for English. English 4 Skills also meet the graduation requirement for Speech.

EXTENDED ENGLISH 1 - 1 year, 2 credits, Fr. -This double period English course is designed to support the most at-risk reader. Students will be immersed in a standard English program em- phasizing vocabulary acquisition, fluency, grammar, writing, and communication skills. Importance is placed on intensive reading strategies in order to accelerate reading growth toward grade level proficiency. Prerequisite: For students reading significantly below grade as determined by standardized reading test scores and recommendation.

SPEECH - 1/2 year, 1/2 credit, Jr. Sr., all programs - The primary focus is on basic functional communication skills. Students will learn and practice listening skills, formulating responses, requesting clarification, more information, and self-disclosure. Students will role-play a variety of social interactions and vocational interactions. They will recognize both verbal and non-verbal communication patterns. This class meets the graduation requirement for Speech.

MATHEMATICS/MATH SKILLS 1, 2, 3 - 1/2 year - 3 years, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - This course strives to expand a studentís basic arithmetic skills through computation drill and prac- tical applications. Principles of geometry and algebra will also be covered. These classes meet the graduation requirements for Math.

GLOBAL STUDIES/GLOBAL STUDIES SKILLS - 1/2 year - 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - The student will gain functional knowledge of the school and community. The student will also develop skills in map usage and a basic understanding of social, political, economic and historical information commensurate with his/her skills. These classes meet the graduation re- quirement for one year of social studies.

U.S. HISTORY/U.S. HISTORY SKILLS - 1/2 year - 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs -
This course is designed to reinforce and increase the studentís basic knowledge of the history of the United States, governmental structure and civic responsibilities. These classes meet the graduation requirement for U.S. History. This class also covers the Constitution test requirement for graduation.

HEALTH/HEALTH SKILLS - 1 year, all programs - The student will study the growth and devel- opment of the human body, nutrition, hazards of drugs and alcohol, first aid, and mental health. These classes meet the graduation requirement for Health.

CONSUMER EDUCATION/CONSUMER SKILLS - 1 year, 1 credit, all programs - This course includes all topics necessary to fulfill the state requirement of a consumer education class. In- dependent living skills such as checking accounts, taxes, budgeting and insurance are taught. These classes meet the graduation requirement for Consumer Education.

SCIENCE SKILLS - 1/2 year - 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - This is a general sci- ence course ranging from physical science to basic biology. It involves record keeping, organiza- tion of facts, and problem solving that relates to everyday situations. This class meets the gradua- tion requirement for science.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - 1/2 year - 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, LD, - Practical daily living skills are taught individually and in groups of various sizes. Units of instruction may include orientation to Glenbard East, organizational skills, money management, cooking, sewing, laundry, personal hygiene, arts, crafts, and leisure time activities. Emphasis is also placed on the develop- ment of positive work habits. A fee of $20 per semester will charged for this course.

HUMAN RELATIONS - 1/2 year, 1/2 credit, Jr., Sr., all programs - This one semester course is designed to assist the students in the development and maintenance of present and future rela- tionships. A variety of human relationships are studied. Units are designed to assist in self-aware- ness, decision making and communication skills. Other topics included are: social and emotional problems, values, family relationships, and stress management.

STUDY METHODS - 1/2 year - 2 year, 1/2 credit/semester, Fr., Soph., all programs - Fresh- men and sophomores only. Basic study skills and strategies for learning are taught and rein- forced. Time management, outlining, note taking, self-advocacy, and test taking are some ex- amples of skills taught in this course. Class preparation as well as reviewing and completion of homework is done on a daily basis.

STUDY TUTORIAL - 1/2 year - 4 years, 0 credit, all programs - Closely monitored study halls provide students with individual assistance in all subject areas.

KEYBOARDING - 1/2 year - 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - The student will learn the basic techniques of computer keyboarding and several standard formats used frequently in business. 1/2 year program must be taken first semester only.

CAREER EDUCATION - 1/2 year, 1/2 credit, Jr., Sr. - This one-semester course is designed to prepare students for a successful transition from high school to post high school endeavors. The course will cover transition from school-to-work as well as transition to post secondary education. Topics of study include self-advocacy, student rights and responsibilities, problem-solving, inter- pretation of IEP and psychological report, college information, learning styles, resumes, applica- tions and interviewing. Offered second semester only.

CAREER AWARENESS - 1/2 year - 2 years, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - Introductory instruction is given on how to obtain and maintain employment. Work habits and attitudes are discussed. Career exploration is also included in this course.

COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING (CWT) CLASS - 1/2 year - 2 years, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - The student will receive instruction in how to obtain and maintain employment. Most students in this class also maintain a job through the cooperative program. A full year of CWT fulfills the graduation requirement for Consumer Education.

COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING JOB - 1/2 year - 2 years, 1 credit/semester, all programs
- The student will receive actual work experience. The job may be in a sheltered workshop, in the school or in the community. The program is operated by a certified pre-vocational coordinator in cooperation with DRS (Department of Rehabilitation Services).

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 1/2 year, 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - This course is based on laboratory work where principles are learned through experimentation. Selected topics from chemistry and physics are explored through lab activities, projects and dis- cussion. This course meets the graduation requirement for one year of science.

BIOLOGY/BIOLOGY SKILLS - 1/2 year, 1 year, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - This course aligns with the Biology Basic curriculum but provides additional opportunities for individual- ization. General subject areas covered include: ecology, structure/function of cells, tissues, etc., animal kingdom and human physiology. These courses meet the graduation requirement for one year of sciences.

READING - 1/2 year, 1 year, 2 years, 1/2 credit/semester, all programs - The student with sig- nificant reading deficits will receive instruction based on a variety of scientifically proven methods designed to improve reading decoding and comprehension sk