Driver Education for Special Learners   (#7919010)

Version Description

A. Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to provide students with disabilities with the basic knowledge necessary to obtain a Florida driver's license.



The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:



- driving rules/regulations

- safety signs/symbols

- driving courtesy

- map reading skills

- simple auto maintenance

- insurance



This course shall integrate the Sunshine State Standards and Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the individual student and to the content and processes of the subject matter. Students with disabilities shall:



CL.A.1.In.1 complete specified Sunshine State Standards with modifications as appropriate for the individual student.



B. Special Note. This entire course may not be mastered in one year. A student may earn multiple credits in this course. The particular course requirements that the student should master to earn each credit must be specified on an individual basis. Multiple credits may be earned sequentially or simultaneously.



This course is designed primarily for students functioning at independent levels, who are generally capable of living and working independently with occasional assistance.



Instructional activities involving practical applications of course requirements may occur in naturalistic settings or on the driving range and in the community for the purposes of practice, generalization, and maintenance of skills. These applications may require that the student acquire the knowledge and skills involved with the use of related technology, tools, and driving equipment. Students must obtain a Florida restricted driver’s license before they can be allowed to drive on the driving range or in the community.

General Notes

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes Section:

Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: https://cpalmsmediaprod.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/docs/standards/eld/si.pdf.

Version Requirements

C. Course Requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the benchmarks from the State Standards for Special Diploma that are most relevant to this course. Benchmarks correlated with a specific course requirement may also be addressed by other course requirements as appropriate. Some requirements in this course are not fully addressed in the State Standards for Special Diploma.



After successfully completing this course, the student will:



1. Demonstrate understanding of traffic signs and traffic regulations.



CL.B.1.In.1 identify and locate oral, print, or visual information for specified purposes.

CL.B.1.In.2 interpret and use oral, print, or visual information for specified purposes.



2. Demonstrate knowledge of Florida laws related to driving.



CL.B.1.In.1 identify and locate oral, print, or visual information for specified purposes.

CL.B.1.In.2 interpret and use oral, print, or visual information for specified purposes.



3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic operational features of an automobile.



4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to be a courteous driver.



5. Exhibit driving skills necessary for obtaining a driver’s license in Florida.



6. Demonstrate knowledge of simple auto maintenance.



CL.B.4.In.1 identify problems and examine alternative solutions.

CL.B.4.In.2 implement solutions to problems and evaluate effectiveness.



7. Exhibit map reading skills needed for driving.



CL.B.1.In.1 identify and locate oral, print, or visual information for specified purposes.

CL.B.1.In.2 interpret and use oral, print, or visual information for specified purposes.



8. Demonstrate knowledge of auto insurance, including legal requirements, characteristics, costs, and procedures for obtaining a policy.