8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-671-490 - Program of instruction and learning objectives
A. Each school's instructional program shall
reflect the written philosophy of the school. The methods, procedures, and
practices shall reflect an understanding of and meet the applicable academic,
vocational, therapeutic, recreational, and socialization needs of the students
served.
B. The instructional
program shall be designed to meet the needs of all students enrolled and shall
educate students with age-appropriate peers unless it can be shown that for a
particular child with a disability, the alternative placement is appropriate
and documented on the student's IEP, IIP, or 504 Plan .
C. Services shall be delivered in accordance
with the student's IEP, IIP, or 504 Plan.
D. Children of preschool ages (two years to
five years, inclusive) shall receive services determined by the child's IEP,
IIP, or 504 Plan.
E. Students 14
years of age and older shall be provided opportunities to gain knowledge and
occupational readiness skills necessary for successful transition to
postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living, as
appropriate.
F. Each school shall
provide a program of instruction that clearly articulates learning outcomes for
the core subjects: English, mathematics, science, and history/social science.
Schools may use Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL).
G. Each school shall require students to
participate in a program of health and physical fitness during the regular
school year unless the student is unable to participate due to a medical
condition or has met the credit requirement for graduation .
H. Each school shall provide students with
opportunities to gain appreciation for art and music.
I. Each school shall provide an instructional
program that promotes the individual student's developmental growth and
academic achievement at successive grade levels, as appropriate.
J. The school shall equitably serve the needs
and interests of all students, taking into consideration age appropriateness,
cultural norms, physical abilities, and cognitive abilities.
K. Each school shall implement evidence-based
practices to improve academic, behavior, and social outcomes for all students.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-321 of the Code of Virginia.
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