26CM-178 Special Education Alternative Curriculum

The Anne Arundel County Schools are seeking a comprehensive curriculum and digital program for self-contained special education programs. The program should align with the Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, incorporate social, emotional, and behavioral skill development, and have components to support transition skills, life skill development, communication, and sensory integration. The curriculum should be able to be taught in isolation or as an accompanying resource for students in a general education setting. Key features include grade-band appropriate content, materials in multiple formats, and compatibility with assistive technology. Some of the key requirements for the curriculum include: • Aligning with the Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for all core content areas • Incorporating social, emotional, and behavioral skill development • Having components to support transition skills, life skill development, communication, and sensory integration • Being able to be taught in isolation or as an accompanying resource for students in a general education setting • Including grade-band appropriate content for students with significant cognitive disabilities • Providing materials in multiple formats (print, digital, audio) to meet diverse sensory and motor needs • Including features such as large print, simplified language, visual supports, and compatibility with assistive technology