Independent Level
Expectation 1 - express themselves effectively in PrintPerformance Requirements:
a. use a vocabulary, form, spelling, and mechanics correctly b. organize information in ways that are easy to follow and understand c. use information and ideas that contribute to the achievement of their desired purposes d. present their work neatly and in proper formatPerformance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
* using specified format
writing a resume writing a report writing a poem writing a business letter filling out a form * meeting special communication needs telling how to do or use something explaining how to get somewhere writing to protest a decision negotiating a conflict explaining a personal decision *soliciting information designing a survey developing interview questions requesting directions *writing for pleasure or personal interest writing to a friend writing a note making a list inviting someone to a partyExpectation 2- Complete tasks relying on the interpretation and use of
oral, print, or numeric information
Performance Requirements:
a. identify information that will be needed to complete tusks b. accurately record and store information as needed c. correctly decode information and complete mathematical processes d interpret and use the resulting information effectivelyPerformance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*understands something or learning something new by investigating on issue by learning how to play a sport or do a hobby by conducting an experiment by following written or oral directions by locating specific information in a newspaper, magazine, reference work, directory, etc. *creating or designing something new by preparing materials for a project by following or adjusting a recipe by developing a budget by creating a Visual display to accompany a report by developing a schedule *analyzing numeric data by deciding the best purchase value by figuring out a sale price by balancing a checkbook, savings account, or household ledger by finding the fat and calorie content of a meal by using weather information to make a decision by monitoring service needs of an automobileExpectation 3-Interact appropriately within the course of daily social, vocational, and
community living
Performance Requirements:
a. display effective interpersonal skills b. communicate effectively c advocate for themselves d. demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to the opinions, perspectives, and personal characteristics of others e. follow social rules of the larger environment within which they functionPerformance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*interacting in situations where formalities are required by interviewing for a job by attending a fund raiser dinner by attending a funeral of a friend’s parent by completing a transaction at a bank *interacting in informal or unstructured situations by eating in school cafeteria by attempting to entertain a young child by participating in a group discussion by asking for help at the library *interacting with unfamiliar persons by requesting a donation from a service agency by meeting a new teacher, supervisor, or minister by helping to train a new coworker *interacting under stressful conditions by arguing over the process for completing a task by convincing the principal he/she was not involved in an incident by talking with someone with whom he/she does not get along by returning an item to a storeExpectation 4 - Manage personal, career, and other life decisions
Performance Requirements:
a. evaluate the situation and identify possible alternatives for decisions b. chose alternatives that are responsible and will produce the results they want c. develop a plan for following through with their decisions d. conduct themselves in ways that are consistent with their decisions e. monitor their progress and make needed adjustmentsPerformance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*making decisions about vocations, education, or training deciding which classes to take determining what type of job to apply for deciding whether to work or go to college *making decisions about personal growth end satisfaction deciding whether to work or go out with friends deciding to deal with frustration about his/her impairment *confronting personal problems or conflicting choices choosing to maintain or make changes in a present relationship thinking about taking drugs or consuming alcohol *making decisions about independent living deciding whether to live at home or move into an apartment when they graduate budgeting monthly household expenses developing leisure options and routines deciding on a hobby learning to play a musical instrument participating in a sport Expectation 5 - Respond effectively to potentially harmful situations involving themselves and othersPerformance Requirements:
a. initiate responses to potentially harmful situations
b. persist with initial responses or initiate new responses as needed
Performance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*being treated badly or being physically harmed by another individual
being taken advantage of
being made fun of
being stalked
being ostracized
being approached by a stronger when alone
being physically threatened or attacked
*witnessing someone else being treated badly or being physically harmed by another individual
being taken advantage of
being made fun of
being stalked
being ostracized
being approached by a stranger when alone
being physically threatened or attacked
*confronting a natural hazard or environmental emergency
becoming ill or injured
being with someone who becomes ill or injured
confronting dramatic weather changes
walking or biking on steep hills or rough terrain
boating in dangerous water
*confronting a structured hazard or environmental emergency
being involved in or witnessing a burglary, fire, or auto accident
walking through a construction site
crossing a busy intersection
traveling in isolated and/or dimly lit areas
operating a machine with loose or exposed parts
using an electrical appliance near water
Expectation 6 - Access and use community resources and services as needed to meet daily living needs and fulfill desires
Performance Requirements:
a. select community resources and services that meet particular needs
b. organize and prepare themselves for the use of community resources and services
c carry out the steps of activities in which they use community resources and services
d. conduct themselves in ways that are safe and appropriate for particular activities and community locations
Performance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*using a medical or mental health service in the community
visiting a regular doctor or dentist
obtaining emergency hospital services
seeing a counselor
*needing to use legal services or services for individuals with disabilities
visiting the Department of Social Services
obtaining legal aid
using the services of an attorney
*needing to complete a civic transaction
voting
getting a driver's license or identification card
reporting a crime or paying a fine
*needing to purchase personal necessities
using a grocery store
obtaining hardware supplies or services
using a department store
*needing to complete common service transactions
cashing a check at a store
establishing banking services
using postal services
*wanting to participate in a community activity for leisure or recreation purposes
attending a sporting event, movie, or concert
going roller skating, bowling, or to exercise
eating out
Expectation 7 - travel safely within and beyond their community
Performance Requirements:
a. plan and prepare for travel situations
b. move about efficiently and safely
c. cope effectively with atypical events
Performance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*traveling for a specific purpose within their community
engaging in a routine (e.g. going to school or work]
taking a walk
moving
interviewing for a new job
*traveling for a specific purpose beyond a community
going on a trip
negotiating a specific structure or or area (e.g. a shopping center)
relocating to a new work site
*using a specific mode of transportation
traveling by bus
driving a car
traveling as a passenger in a car or taxi cab
traveling by airplane or train
riding a bicycle or traveling as a pedestrian
Expectation 8 - complete routine personal care, health, and fitness activities
Performance Requirements:
a. initiate routine personal care, health, and fitness activities
b. follow procedures that meet safety and quality requirements
c. adjust procedures as needed
Performance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*managing personal hygiene activities
bathing
meeting personal male or female care needs
meeting dental care needs
*managing personal grooming activities
meeting general appearance needs
applying make-up
using accessories to enhance appearance
*managing physical fitness or physical therapy activities
improving or maintaining stamina, dexterity, flexibility, and strength
keeping health indicators (e.g. weight, blood pressure) at acceptable levels
participating in an activity that requires strenuous physical exertion
*managing dressing activities
keeping clothes in good order (e.g. washed, ironed)
preparing clothes for daily wear
wearing clothes properly
dressing for changing weather conditions
*completing personal health care activities
taking medications
caring for minor wounds
protecting themselves if sexually active
*completing personal care or health activities for another individual
baby-sitting
caring for a sick child or adult
planning nutrition needs for someone in their care
Expectation 9 - manage immediate and long-term responsibilities associated with task completion
Performance Requirements:
a. develop comprehensive and realistic plans for completing tasks and activities and fulfilling responsibilities
b. implement procedures that meets safety and quality requirements
c. follow schedules and meet timelines
d. adjust procedures as needed
Performance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*completing assigned tasks in school or at a work site
putting together a class presentation
caring for classroom pet
preparing fast food
*completing domestic chores
paying bills
performing routine cleaning and home maintenance tasks
acquiring groceries and other household supplies
attending to safety preparedness needs
*completing tasks associated with independent living options
fulfilling leisure and recreation commitments (e.g. Participating actively on a team, following rules for a board game)
baby-sitting or attending to parenting responsibilities
fulfilling social obligations
following through when volunteering
Expectation 10 - manage unstructured time
Performance Requirements:
a. initiate appropriate activities during unstructured time
b. adhere to the social expectations for behavior
c. persist at initial activities or choose other appropriate activities
Performance Contexts and Suggested Activities:
*filling unstructured short periods (less than an hour)
filling extra time at lunch
filling free class time
occupying themselves while waiting for a turn at something
*filling unstructured extended periods ( more than on hour)
filling a Saturday afternoon
occupying themselves while waiting an hour or more for a store to open
filling an anticipated break of several hours
*filling unstructured extended periods (days)
filling time while on vacation
filling an anticipated multi-day break
occupying themselves when recovering from surgery or illness
*filling unstructured time under special circumstances
occupying themselves while others around them are working
occupying themselves when confined to a particular space
occupying themselves when few resources are available
occupying themselves when an atypical event occurs (e.g. machinery breaks down, bus is late)