Inclusive Learning Program (ILP) Classes

Keep up with relevant topics and current events while developing communication skills in this social studies course. Take this course to expand your understanding of relevant global affairs, history, geography, and civics, and stay up to date with local sports and events. Students will watch short news segments, read and/or listen to articles, and participate in lighthearted and open-ended discussions.

This course is for students looking for a review of the skills needed for real-world literacy. Students learn and practice letter-sound relationships to improve their reading fluency and spelling skills through explicit instruction, repetition, and exposure to practical and engaging reading material. To be successful in the B course, students should have some foundational reading and spelling skills before enrolling (ie., able to spell words like “shop” and “job”). 

Strengthen your reading skills and vocabulary through an adapted novel study. Engaging with literature builds social-emotional skills by helping readers understand the diverse human experience, and sharpens critical thinking by connecting readers to universal themes and real-world problems. The classic novels selected for this course are written with adapted text that is accessible for students with learning differences. To be successful in this course, students should already have basic reading and comprehension skills before enrolling. Each student will receive a copy of the novel.

• From Jan 26 to Mar 18 (XD-506-9322), students will read Around the World in 80 Days.
• From Mar 30 to May 20 (XD-506-9323), students will read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Improve your health and well-being in a fun and supportive environment with SPIRIT Fitness. This course addresses a wide range of skills needed for everyday function and health, such as balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, agility, and more. SPIRIT Club trainers are specially trained to accommodate a wide range of abilities and learning styles. 

Explore the fun and therapeutic benefits of art in this all-levels painting class! Students follow along with step-by-step instructions to create their very own masterpiece each week. All materials and supplies are included in the course fees. 

The Health for Life series aims to provide knowledge and skills needed to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Students have the opportunity to kickstart their health goals, as this course includes one hour of classroom instruction and one hour of a guided fitness class. This is one part of a three part series. This section presents information about good nutrition, the benefits of a healthy diet, and ways to become more physically active.

The Health for Life series aims to provide knowledge and skills needed to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Students have the opportunity to kickstart their health goals, as this course includes one hour of classroom instruction and one hour of a guided fitness class. This is one part of a three part series. This section presents information about common chronic illnesses and prevention.

In this fun lifelong learning course, students learn and practice necessary social skills for the workplace and community through roleplaying. Each week students explore a relatable scenario and develop essential skills for decision-making, communication, and managing emotions. To be the most successful in this course, students should have basic reading and communication skills. 

In this fun lifelong learning course, students learn and practice necessary social skills for the workplace and community through roleplaying. Each week students explore a relatable scenario and develop essential skills for decision-making, communication, and managing emotions. To be the most successful in this course, students should have basic reading and communication skills. Students explore additional scenarios and topics in Part B. 

Learn skills needed to make safe and smart decisions online. This course teaches the appropriate use of various technologies, such as the internet, text messaging, email, and social media. Through real-world examples and social stories, students improve their knowledge of technology, social awareness, and responsible decision-making skills. To be successful in this course, students should have an elementary level of maturity, independence, comprehension, and communication skills prior to enrolling. 

Learn skills needed to make safe and smart decisions online. This course teaches the appropriate use of various technologies, such as the internet, text messaging, email, and social media. Through real-world examples and social stories, students improve their knowledge of technology, social awareness, and responsible decision-making skills. To be successful in this course, students should have an elementary level of maturity, independence, comprehension, and communication skills prior to enrolling. Students explore additional scenarios and topics in Part B. 

This course teaches you the basic skills needed to be successful at a job interview, from dressing appropriately to how to highlight your strengths and accomplishments. In this small-group class, participants get support and ample interview practice opportunities. Participants also leave the course with a personalized resume. 

This lifelong learning course is for students looking to review basic math skills that are needed for understanding and solving real-world math problems. This course is ideal for adults who need to refresh previously learned skills and practice applying them to a variety of real-world problems. Math concepts are revisited through a variety of themes and contexts, so this course can be taken more than once. To be successful in this course, students should have mastered fundamental number sense skills (i.e., comparing numbers, basic mental math).