Potomac High – Independent Living Skills Alt

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed to provide special education students with skill development in the area of practical living for maximum independence and daily living activities. Students enrolled in this course will develop and practice skills in the areas of cooking, shopping, cleaning, laundry, etiquette, appropriate peer interaction, independent living (living on your own) recreation and leisure activities. This course is designed to facilitate alternate academic learning outcomes appropriate to the instructional needs of the student, as documented in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This course is linked to the general education curriculum; however, the student will require a different scope and sequence, adapted and modified materials.