SPECIAL EDUCATION

School Year: 2024-2025  /  Number of Courses: 33

Department Overview

The Special Education course offerings are divided into three levels: MildModerate (MM), Moderate (MOD) (formerly known as LH/S may include AF for some classes), and ModerateSevere (MS) (formerly known as SH). Students must have designated services through the IEP process to take special education courses. All Special Education coursework is aligned with the IEP, as well as Content and Performance Standards. Students in RSP programs are fullyincluded in general education throughout the day unless the IEP team determines that a MildModerate special education class is most appropriate.

MildModerate (MM):

● AUTISM FOCUS (AF)
● COMMUNICATIVELY HANDICAPPED (CH)
● EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (ED)
● HEARING IMPAIRED (HI)
● MILDMODERATE DISABILITY (MM)
● ORTHOPEDIC HANDICAPPED/OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED (OH/OHI)
● RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM (RSP) if selfcontained class is required by the IEP
● VISUALLY IMPAIRED (VI)

Moderate (MOD): Formally known as LEARNING HANDICAPPED/SEVERE (LH/S)

ModerateSevere (MS): Formally known as SEVERELY HANDICAPPED (SH)

 


EN601F ENGLISH
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Moderate placement.


(MOD) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is English/Language Arts, specifically reading and writing. Course is aligned to alternative content and performance standards. This course does meet the requirement for a diploma.



EN601S ENGLISH
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Moderate placement.


(MOD) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is English/Language Arts, specifically reading and writing. Course is aligned to alternative content and performance standards. This course does meet the requirement for a diploma.



EN670F ENGLISH 7
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MM) This course is aligned with English/Language Arts Content and Performance Standards. The development of reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills is emphasized. A focus on sentence patterns, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and writing skills is provided. Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels.



EN670S ENGLISH 7
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MM) This course is aligned with English/Language Arts Content and Performance Standards. The development of reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills is emphasized. A focus on sentence patterns, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and writing skills is provided. Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels.



EN680F ENGLISH 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MM) This course is aligned with English/Language Arts Content and Performance Standards. The development of reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills is emphasized. A focus on sentence patterns, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and writing skills is provided. Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels.



EN680S ENGLISH 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MM) This course is aligned with English/Language Arts Content and Performance Standards. The development of reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills is emphasized. A focus on sentence patterns, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and writing skills is provided. Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels.



MA601F MATHEMATICS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MS) This course is aligned with Alternative/Functional Math Performance Standards. The course addresses Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, and Measurement and Geometry. Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels.



MA601S MATHEMATICS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MS) This course is aligned with Alternative/Functional Math Performance Standards. The course addresses Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, and Measurement and Geometry. Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels.



MA670F MATH 7A
7th
5.0 semester credits
SDC students only


(MM) This course continues the development of the students' understanding, begun in Grades K-6, and expanding into the analysis of Ratios and Proportional Relationships, application and extension of The Number System to include operations on signed rational numbers, using properties of operations to generate equivalent Expressions and solve real-life and mathematical problems using Expressions and Equations, solve problems using Geometric figures, and investigate and use models from Statistics and Probability. This course, along with the 8th grade Math 8A will use all 7th grade Common Core Math Standards.



MA670S MATH 7A
7th
5.0 semester credits
SDC students only


(MM) This course continues the development of the students' understanding, begun in Grades K-6, and expanding into the analysis of Ratios and Proportional Relationships, application and extension of The Number System to include operations on signed rational numbers, using properties of operations to generate equivalent Expressions and solve real-life and mathematical problems using Expressions and Equations, solve problems using Geometric figures, and investigate and use models from Statistics and Probability. This course, along with the 8th grade Math 8A will use all 7th grade Common Core Math Standards.



MA680F MATH 8A
8th
5.0 semester credits
Mild/Moderate math placement.


(MM) This course continues developing the students' understanding of the Grade 7 Common Core Standards extending to solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angles, area, surface area and volume. Students will also continue to develop their skills in Statistics and Probability, especially in using random sampling to draw inferences in one- and two-population data sets. Students will include the place for irrational numbers and their approximation by rational numbers in their understanding of the Number System. Using Expressions and Equations they will work with radical and integer exponents, connect proportional relationships, lines and linear eqautions, and analyze and solve both single and systems of linear equations. In Geometry, students will study congruence and similarity using multiple methods and understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. This course will complete the students' instruction in the Grade 7 CCCSS-Math Standards and initiate the study Grade 8 CCCSS-Math Standards which will be completed in Math 1A.



MA680S MATH 8A
8th
5.0 semester credits
Mild/Moderate math placement.


(MM) This course continues developing the students' understanding of the Grade 7 Common Core Standards extending to solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angles, area, surface area and volume. Students will also continue to develop their skills in Statistics and Probability, especially in using random sampling to draw inferences in one- and two-population data sets. Students will include the place for irrational numbers and their approximation by rational numbers in their understanding of the Number System. Using Expressions and Equations they will work with radical and integer exponents, connect proportional relationships, lines and linear eqautions, and analyze and solve both single and systems of linear equations. In Geometry, students will study congruence and similarity using multiple methods and understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. This course will complete the students' instruction in the Grade 7 CCCSS-Math Standards and initiate the study Grade 8 CCCSS-Math Standards which will be completed in Math 1A.



ND601F DAILY LIVING SKILLS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MOD) This course is designed to teach students practical skills that will assist them in independent living. This may include domestic activities, food preparation and nutrition, household skills, social living, leisure relationships, and community activities.



ND601S DAILY LIVING SKILLS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MOD) This course is designed to teach students practical skills that will assist them in independent living. This may include domestic activities, food preparation and nutrition, household skills, social living, leisure relationships, and community activities.



ND670F INTENSIVE LITERACY 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MS) Instruction in reading is based upon individual needs and ability levels. Strong emphasis is given to the remediation of deficits as related to decoding skills, vocabulary development, and oral/written comprehension skills. Course is aligned to AUHSD content and performance standards and utilizes an intensive, systematic, sequential approach to reading instruction.



ND670S INTENSIVE LITERACY 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MS) Instruction in reading is based upon individual needs and ability levels. Strong emphasis is given to the remediation of deficits as related to decoding skills, vocabulary development, and oral/written comprehension skills. Course is aligned to AUHSD content and performance standards and utilizes an intensive, systematic, sequential approach to reading instruction.



ND671F STUDY SKILLS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MM) Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels. Basic study skills of organization, work habits, research, and independent study are presented. Class time may be used to receive extra assistance on assignments from other classes or test preparation.



ND671S STUDY SKILLS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MM) Instruction is based upon individual needs and ability levels. Basic study skills of organization, work habits, research, and independent study are presented. Class time may be used to receive extra assistance on assignments from other classes or test preparation.



ND698 SPEC ED ELECTIVE CREDIT
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course code number will be used to designate credits for courses not offered in the Anaheim Union High School District.



PE601F ADAPTIVE PE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: IEP.


This course is designed for Special Education students with significant gross motor delays. It is a Designated Instructional Service as identified in the IEP with goals and objectives, taught by an Adapted Physical Education Specialist.



PE601S ADAPTIVE PE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: IEP.


This course is designed for Special Education students with significant gross motor delays. It is a Designated Instructional Service as identified in the IEP with goals and objectives, taught by an Adapted Physical Education Specialist.



SC601F SCIENCE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MOD) This course is aligned with Alternative Science Content and Performance Standards. Skills are developed in the areas of observation, organization, communication, and manipulation of laboratory equipment. Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels.



SC601S SCIENCE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MOD) This course is aligned with Alternative Science Content and Performance Standards. Skills are developed in the areas of observation, organization, communication, and manipulation of laboratory equipment. Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels.



SC670F INTEGRATED SCIENCE 7
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.






SC670S INTEGRATED SCIENCE 7
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.






SC680F INTEGRATED SCIENCE 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.






SC680S INTEGRATED SCIENCE 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.






SS601F SOCIAL SCIENCE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MOD) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is World History/ Culture/Geography and U.S. History/Geography. Course is aligned to content and performance standards.



SS601S SOCIAL SCIENCE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(MOD) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is World History/ Culture/Geography and U.S. History/Geography. Course is aligned to content and performance standards.



SS670F WORLD HIST AND GEOGRAPHY
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(M/M) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is World History/ Culture/Geography. Course is aligned to AUHSD content and performance standards.



SS670S WORLD HIST AND GEOGRAPHY
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(M/M) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is World History/ Culture/Geography. Course is aligned to AUHSD content and performance standards.



SS680F US HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(M/M) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is U.S. History/Geography. Course is aligned to AUHSD content and performance standards.



SS680S US HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


(M/M) Instruction is based on individual needs and ability levels. The curricular focus is U.S. History/Geography. Course is aligned to AUHSD content and performance standards.