Community Based Instruction
Mr. Somers 2005-2006
Welcome to Community Based Instruction (CBI) 2005-2006. This will be
an exciting and busy year. We have a lot to learn and to accomplish! After
looking at each of your IEP’s, I compiled the following list of topics that we
will be studying this year:
Accessing Home, School, and Community Resources
Decision-making
Occupational Skills
Government and Law
Money/Budgeting
Organization
Problem solving
Schedules
Social Skills at home, school, work, and leisure
Time Management
We will cover all of these topics (and maybe a few more) and
continue working in the community. Our mission and goals for the work
place are as follows:
Mission:
To provide opportunities for students with developmental disabilities
to learn about and experience independent employment.
Goals:
 Provide students with work experience in a structured setting
 Develop students’ career awareness and positive work attitude
 Foster students’ independent work ethic and self advocacy
 Increase students’ quality and speed of work
 Enhance self esteem by increasing their options and opportunities
Required Materials:
1” Notebook
Pencils
Grades:
Weekly point sheet
Tests
40 points
100 points
Class Rules:
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Come to class on time and be prepared to start working immediately.
Be respectful of others.
Take responsibility for your own behavior.
Participate in all learning activities.