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Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

Detailed Explanation (PDF) Printable Brochure

 

"In addition to all the core curricular areas included in the general educational curriculum, students with a visual impairment need to be assessed and receive instruction in very specific skills that have been demonstrated to be potential problem areas for persons with a visual disability" (Wisconsin National Agenda).   ...read more



It is critical that a visually impaired child not only hear about things within the world, but also has hands on experience to gain complete understanding. Most children learn these skills incidentally by visually observing and imitating many basic concepts but children with visual impairments may need extra assistance in learning these skills.


Basic concepts are a foundation for understanding content in core curriculum areas such as science, social studies and literature.  Without these basic experiential concepts, students will have difficulty in the academic setting.


In addition, many of these skills and concepts are necessary for successful transition into post-secondary education and the workforce.  To become independent, contributing members of society, the student needs to be able to negotiate the environment without assistance and to have the social skills required in the competitive world of work. 


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The Nine Specific Skill Areas listed below comprise the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).


  1. Assistive Technology
  2. Career & Vocational Education    
  3. Compensatory Skills
  4. Independent Living Skills & Personal Management
  5. Orientation and Mobility Skills
  6. Recreation and Leisure Skills
  7. Self Determination
  8. Social Skills
  9. Visual Efficiency Skills

 

 


 

Brochures 2011-2012

 

Date Activity  (Flyer)
Language of Flyer
2/11/12 Looking Good Feeling Fine English Spanish
4/13-15/12 Transition Adventure Weekend English Spanish
5/5/12 Outdoor Adventure Camp English Spanish
5/14/12 Discovery Day English Spanish

 

 

New ECC Checklist

 

ECC Grades 1-7Transition Grades 8-up Infused Skills (MIVI)
Checklist Checklists:  Number 1    Number 2 Checklist
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