| Plano Independent School District offers special education services for students from age 3 through 21. Plano West Senior High serves student in grades 11 and 12. For questions about admission, review, dismissal or transfer please contact:
Laura Hamil, e-mail: Laura.Hamil@pisd.edu , phone 469-752-9763
Kathy Horn, e-mail kathy.horn@pisd.edu, phone 469-752-9860
Social Skills
Social Skills I & II
Leslie Howell
Through direct instruction, role-play activities, and interactive group work, students develop positive, age-appropriate intrapersonal and interpersonal skills and learn how to generalize those skills across settings. Topics addressed include following directions, understanding feelings and unwritten rules, respect, accepting differences, compassion, honesty, responsibility, perseverance, cooperation, friendship, dealing with bullies, and conflict resolution.
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English
English III Applied
Keili Holloway
A scaffold English program designed for 11th grade students who are reading and writing below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education 11th grade English curriculum. Instructional Level – 7th and up.
English III Basic
Robert Holden
This English class is designed for students who were previously in Strategic Language Arts. Instructional Level – K-3.
English III Fundamental
Robert Holden
Instructional Level – 4th -6th
English III Developmental
Bobby Hillman, Chris Ostertag
Instructional Level – Pre-K
English IV Applied
Keili Holloway
A scaffold English program designed for 12th grade students who are reading and writing below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education 12th grade English curriculum. Instructional Level – 8th and up
English IV Basic
Bobby Hillman, Chris Ostertag, Haley Utz
This English class is designed for students who were previously in Strategic Language Arts. Instructional Level – K-3
English IV Fundamental
Robert Holden
Instructional Level – 4th -6th
English IV Developmental
Bobby Hillman, Chris Ostertag
Instructional Level – Pre-K
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Mathematics
Geometry Applied
Dean Albertson
A scaffold Math program designed for students whose math skills are below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education district Geometry curriculum. Instructional Level 7th and up.
Math Models with Applications Applied
Dean Albertson
A scaffold Math program designed for students whose math skills are below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education district Math Models curriculum. Instructional Level 7th and up.
Math Models Developmental and Math 4 Dev.
Haley Utz
Instructional Level Pre-K
Math Models Fundamental and Math 4 Fundamental
Michael Williams
Instructional Level 4th-5th
Math Models Basic
Michael Williams
Instructional Level K-3rd (formerly known as Strategic Math)
Math IV Basic
Haley Utz
Instructional level K-3rd (formerly known as Strategic Math)
History
United States History Applied
Brad Thompson
A scaffold US History program designed for students whose reading skills are below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education district US History curriculum. Instructional Level 7th and up.
United States Government Applied
Brad Thompson
A scaffold Government program designed for students whose reading skills are below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education district Government curriculum. Instructional Level 8th and up.
Economics Applied
Brad Thompson
A scaffold Economics program designed for students whose reading skills are below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education district Economics curriculum. Instructional Level 8th and up.
US History Developmental
Chris Ostertag
Instructional Level Pre-K
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Reading
Academic Literacy
Derrick Richardson
Designed for students who are taking TAKS or TAKS-A and can be successful in the general education classroom with modifications. Students will earn state elective credit.
Academic Literacy Applied
Derrick Richardson
A scaffold reading program designed for high school students reading below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education reading curriculum. Students will earn state elective credit.
Reading III Developmental
Chris Ostertag
A sequential reading curriculum divided into four developmental levels. It includes assessments, lesson plan templates, curriculum materials, center activities, homework and progress monitoring forms. With this program, reading is incorporated into every part of the child’s day. The teacher carefully creates an environment where reading and writing are important for all children. Students will earn local credit.
Reading IV Developmental
Bobby Hillman, Chris Ostertag
A sequential reading curriculum divided into four developmental levels. It includes assessments, lesson plan templates, curriculum materials, center activities, homework and progress monitoring forms. With this program, reading is incorporated into every part of the child’s day. The teacher carefully creates an environment where reading and writing are important for all children. Students will earn local credit.
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Science
Environmental Systems Developmental
Haley Utz
Instructional Level Pre-K
Environmental Systems Fundamental
Michael Williams
Instructional Level 4th - 6th
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Study Skills
Robert Holden , Keili Holloway, Najah Robinson
Students in this course have an opportunity during the day to begin homework and/or complete class work not finished during the day. In this class, a teacher will help students utilize a calendar to plan and prepare for assignment due dates.
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Career and Technology Education
Digital and Interactive Media Applied (DIM)
Bobby Hillman
A scaffold Career and Technology program designed for students whose reading skills are below grade level. The differentiated lessons are written based on the general education 12th grade DIM curriculum. Instructional Level – 8th and up.
Vocational Courses
Work Experience Class (WEC)
Ryan Gafford
Elective courses designed to give students an opportunity to earn academic credit while completing a successful experience at an approved paid work-site with regularly scheduled direct involvement by VAC Coordinator. The primary goal of this individualized instructional setting is to provide an opportunity for career exploration, vocational experience and career enhancement. The Vocational Adjustment Coordinator has scheduled jobsite visits and scheduled office visits to discuss work evaluation, employment time sheets and career exploration opportunities. Students enrolled in this course provide their own transportation. This course is available through ARD committee decision to meet employability goals or enhance job skills.
Career Exploration
Leslie Howell, Bobby Hillman, Chris Ostertag, Michael Williams
Students will have access to career kits in which they will practice skill sets and prepare for the job requirements on their home campus as well as practice skills on job sites throughout the community. Student Audience: Life Skills/CSC students (formerly known as CBVE)
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