The typical day at CAL Tech The two classes in the morning Math skills (including applied Computer skills) and Literacy (including a Humanities program) will be taught at the students individual level and in a format suited for a class of six students. The class is fun and very positive and encourages personal best. The afternoon program is set up to provide opportunities to apply skills learned in the morning classes in everyday life. Students in this program will learn to employ their personal skills and develop relationships to secure a solid foundation and develop a community for themselves. Essentially we will teach students to prepare for independent living in the future.
Literacy Program
The literacy program would include a good base of reading skills for the simple enjoyment of reading. Writing and story making, researching skills, journalizing, and vocabulary would be included in this class.
Math and Science
From basic arithmetic that enhances rote skills, measurement, time, problem solving skills, and use of calculators and computers are the base of the classes taught each day.
Computer skills
Students will have daily access to a computer. This will be incorporated in the literacy /math program as well as an introduction to simple programs as needed. (ie personal finance etc.)
Humanities
A good basic life skills program as well as the students choice of a variety of interest subjects such as Geography, Canadian History, Science, and others. Basically, this part of the curriculum will be decided by the students collectively.
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Directed by the teachers and support workers, this would be a scheduled program of weekly activities that the students will plan and structure themselves.
This program may include computer/internet awareness and safety, personal health, money management, who's who in our community, current events, etc. Activities such as swimming, shopping, cooking and dining out, as well as team projects like fundraising and community volunteering opportunities will be introducted as the students get familiar with the program and are ready (or desire to) take part.
Social skills including transit training and community awareness would be incorporated on an ongoing basis.
As the program progresses and the students show interest, art, music, French, etc would be offered to expand their social life.
Continuous Adult Learning
for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
