Keyboarding+Skills+Period+3



Word Processing __Instructors ____ : __ Elizabeth Lynch __Support: __ Delores Leslie,Keith Warren, and Ryan Novak **__ Period: __** 3 __Contact Information: __ Room 4 (720)423-7004 Elizabeth_Lynch2@dpsk12.org

__Course Objective: __ The students will learn to write an email with support. The students will learn job skills following 2-3 verbal step directions to complete work tasks. The students will learn computer skills The students will learn to type their name and person school ID number with no support

__Objectives we are always working on: __ Develop life skills by learning independence. Develop life skills by making personal choices. Develop life skills but learning to follow verbal directions.

__Nature of the Course __ This course is to build job skills. The students will work on following 1-5 step directions. This class will also be working on transitions. This class will also work on varying forms of communication The students will do a variety of on and off campus jobs.

__Attendance Requirements __ Students are expected to be at school on time and in each class from bell to bell, pending any interventions.

__Homework __ Students will be expected to complete a note to their teacher every weekend due Monday. The form will be written or email based on your students writing skills. Each student’s parent will receive an explanation on to support their student in completing this. The task will also be done in class Monday and Friday and sent home so progress can be shown. This assignment will be worth 100 points weekly out 600 points.

In an effort to support your student in generalizing it is imperative that your student work on the skills at home and across other environments that they are learning in school. If at anytime you need support in helping your student with this homework please contact your student’s teacher and she will assist you.

__Grading __ Students will be given the opportunity to be in class and learning at their level with supports and intervention. Student’s grades will be based on attendance, homework and participation. 600 points total.

__Required Materials __ 3 ring binder, dividers, notebook paper, pen and or pencil.

__Final Note __ Teachers reserve the right to make needed and appropriate adjustments in this syllabus.

__Teacher’s Instructional and Educational Background __ I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree with a focus in Autism. In college I worked for a grant program working at home with parents with kids with disabilities. I also worked in an early intervention program for kids with autism. I volunteered for an adults’ with disabilities program. I have been teaching at Thomas Jefferson High for 7 years now.