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About the Core Curriculum

Educators define core curriculum as the knowledge and skills a student should learn by high school graduation. This foundation, for almost all learning, is generally related to academic subjects.

Sections:

• English & Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science & Health
• Social Studies
• Fine Arts
• Business & Vocational Education
• Physical Education

About the Expanded Core Curriculum

Most professionals firmly believe that visually impaired students need an expanded core curriculum that requires additional areas of learning. Experiences and concepts casually and incidentally learned by sighted students must be systematically and sequentially taught to the visually impaired student.

Sections:

• Communication Modes & Literacy Education
• Visual Efficiency & Low Vision
• Orientation & Mobility
• Assistive Technology & Electronics
• Career Education & Transition
• Daily Living & Social Interaction
• Recreation & Leisure

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