Curriculum

Curriculum drives the educational program that is individualized for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities. Most students with these disabilities, with the help of some learning accommodations, have success in learning the same content as their typical peers. Other students may require some modifications to the curriculum to address their specific needs. The key issue for the educational team is designing an effective program that assists the student to learn and socialize with typical peers to the greatest extent possible. Reading and math are two subjects that are critical to a student's overall success.

It is essential to ensure that all students are actively engaged in an appropriately challenging and systematic curriculum, which is aligned with standards. This is an integral component in designing effective behavior supports at both the systems and individual levels. Techniques designed to promote a positive classroom environment, along with effective instruction techniques, will help students make the most progress towards their goals. In designing these strategies, teachers should be sensitive to varying personal, cultural, and social factors that affect students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.