The Functional Academic Learning Program serves students ages 5-21 with mild-moderate autism, cognitive, physical, behavioral, and/or health impairments, in integrated school settings throughout our member districts. Key components of the Functional Academic Learning Program include:
- Program emphasis is on the development of critical academic and life skills through a collaborative team based approach.
- The Functional Academic Learning Program addresses the need for each child and young adult to develop the academic and functional life skills necessary for adult life and to experience social interactions and relationships with peers in educational and community environments.
- Daily instruction focuses on communication, socialization, daily living skills, leisure skills, motor development, community based instruction, health management, vocational training/instruction, behavior management, and assistive technology.
- Curriculum content is aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and is aligned with the general education curriculum as appropriate.
- Students within the program have access to all related services necessary to benefit from their educational program (as indicated on individual IEPs).
- The goal of the Functional Academic Learning Program is to prepare our students to become participating members of their communities. Through individualized instruction, our students work towards individual goals that will enable them to maximize their potentials.
- Parent participation is an integral component in the educational program. Ongoing communication and collaboration is encouraged.
