Woodbridge High – Directed Applied Communication

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Directed Applied Communication is a special education class, consisting of specialized academic instruction, focused on the principles of language: reading, writing, listening, speaking and language. In conjunction with the Read 180 program, students read novels, selections from novels, short stories, poems and real world documents like articles and news stories to increase their reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and word analysis skills with an emphasis on using words in context. Students write a well-structured multi-paragraph essay (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion) by creating and using graphic organizers for essay development. Students will develop skills to evaluate and edit their essays. Enrollment in this class is based on a student’s IEP team decision that this class is appropriate. The curricular focus is based on the student’s individual needs (accommodations/modifications and identified goals) agreed to by the IEP team.