Vocabulary
Core Materials foundation for transition skill development in the context of routine, classroom
activities; available to all grade bands all year long
Course contains a prescribed number of modules to provide detailed instruction to support mastery of
a larger topic
Differentiated Levels: (applies to both Unique Learning System and News-2-You)
Level 1: Students typically require maximum support within instructional tasks. For these students,
increasing the level of participation is the main objective. (Participatory)
Level 2: Students require picture support and other direct support in learning and the demonstration of
skills. (Supported)
Level 3: Students typically are reading or have potential to learn to read text and independently
demonstrate comprehension of learned information within modified content. (Independent)
Grade Bands contain age-respectful, engaging materials for students with significant disabilities and
provide access to the general education curriculum; all materials align to general education and
extended standards for core subjects in all 6 grade bands; Preschool (students aged 3-5), Elementary
(Grades K-2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5,) Middle School (Grades 6-8,) High School (Grades 9-12),
Transition (grades 12+)
Module an organized collection of content presented together to address a specific learning objective
supporting the overall concepts from the course. Each module links to specific teaching standards,
learning objectives and opportunities for the learner to engage with the content. An assessment of
what is learned is included with each module.
Passport Links document identifying corresponding material in the Transition Passport as it connects
to monthly lessons; found in Transition grade band, Monthly Tools
Transition Connections document identifying the corresponding transition area as it connects to
monthly lessons; found in Middle School and High School grade bands, Monthly Tools
Transition Passport a comprehensive portfolio showcasing the student’s transition-based work in the
areas of Community, Daily Living, Personal life, and Vocational; provides tools and reference materials
to assist students in transitional tasks; available for Middle School, High School and Transition grade
bands
Transition Passport Binder a comprehensive portfolio for collecting and maintaining completed
transition materials within the areas of Community, Daily Living, Personal Life and Vocational
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