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A ComprehensiveAssessment and Curriculum!Where Special Education Takes FlightFunctionalAcademicsSpecially DesignedEducation ServicesBy A ComprehensiveAssessment and Curriculum!FunctionalAcademicsSpecially DesignedEducation ServicesBy

INTRODUCING!THE BRAND NEW

FunctionalAcademicsProgramWhere Students inSpecial Education TakeFLIGHTSpecially DesignedEducation ServicesBy

THE ONLYSTUDENT-FOCUSEDPROGRAMTHAT UNIQUELYADDRESSES STATESTANDARDS

FUNCTIONAL ... ReadingMathScienceSocial Studies+A Whole Lot More!NOT YOUR TYPICAL STANDARDS-BASEDSPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM!Created by teachers, Functional Academics is acomprehensive, MEANINGFUL curriculum focusedexclusively on what students need while alsoaddressing the State Standards.See for Yourself!

ConceptsFunctional MathFunctional Social StudiesCommunity-Based TrainingFunctional ReadingIndependent SkillsTechnologyFunctional ScienceContent AreasContent Area Sections andLessonsELEMENTARY LEVEL

ConceptsColorsMatching Identifying Word-to-Color ComprehensionGeneralization GamesShapesMatching Identifying Word-to-ShapeComprehensionGeneralization GamesLocationsMatching Natural EnvironmentConcept Cards Word-to-ConceptComprehensionGeneralization GamesComparativesMatching Natural EnvironmentConcept Cards Word-to-ConceptComprehensionGeneralization GamesDescriptivesMatching Natural EnvironmentConcept Cards Word-to-ConceptComprehensionGeneralization GamesSocial EmotionalMatching Concept Cards Natural EnvironmentWord-to-ConceptComprehensionGeneralization GamesMeasurementMatching Natural EnvironmentConcept Cards Functional ReadingThe BasicsLetter/Sound IdentificationName IdentificationSight WordsSight Word ConnectionSight Word ShortsShort Story ComprehensionComprehensionBuilding ProficiencyWritingNameThe Alphabet (Phase I)Numbers (Phase I)Personal Information (Phase I)The Alphabet (Phase II)Numbers (Phase II)Personal Info (Phase II)TechnologyManaging AccessibilityOptionsTabletUsing a Device for LeisureUsing a Device for TasksCaring for DevicePhoneAnswering a PhoneMaking CallsHaving ConversationsUsing a PhoneMaking Emergency CallsComputerOperating a ComputerMatching LettersTypingEmailing Part 1: CheckingEmailing Part 2: SendingSafe Online PracticesUsing the InternetFunctional MathFundamentalsNumber Association & RoteCountingEntering NumbersNumber-Object AssociationNumber ID & CountingOne-to-One Correspondence Comparing NumbersPatterningMoney IdentificationSkip CountingAdding & SubtractingNumbersEntering PricesAdding PricesSubtracting PricesMultiplying NumbersMultiplying PricesDividing NumbersDividing PricesMoney BillsMatchingNext-Dollar StrategyOver-the-AmountMoney CoinsMatchingMatching & CountingCounting Counting CombinationsCounting Exact ChangeCounting Over-the-AmountTime TellingDigitalMatching Using a ScheduleTelling TimeCalendarMatching DaysMatching MonthsIdentifying DaysIdentifying MonthsAbbreviationsFunctional SciencePhysicalSorting & ClassifyingManaging AdaptiveEquipment/TechUsing Electronics & OutletsPreparing a SnackLifeMatching Body PartsIdentifying Body PartsCrossing MidlineIdentifying SensesHand WashingFood Groups & HealthyChoicesHealth & HygieneLiving ThingsGrowing Plants/GardeningPet CareEarth and SpaceIdentifying WeatherIdentifying SeasonsDressing Appropriately Weather/Season AssociationIdentifying Recycle, Compost,& GarbageFunctional SocialStudiesHistoryHolidaysCalendar ConceptsIdentifying DatesTime ConceptsGeographyTransportationIdentifying LandmarksMap SkillsTransportation PrepLandformsCivicsIdentifying CommunityHelpersDescribing CommunityHelpersEmergency PreparednessFollowing Classroom & SchoolRulesSelf-AdvocacyVotingEconomicsDetermining Wants & NeedsSaving an AllowanceClassroom JobsHousehold ChoresSelling PlantsRecycling, Composting, &Garbage ServicesIndependent SkillsPlanningPicture IdentificationUsing Visual SupportsManaging MaterialsChecking a ScheduleLunch RoutineMorning Routine (Home)Morning Routine (School)Afternoon Routine (School)Bedtime Routine (Home)Self-MonitoringGreetingBehaviorSocial SkillsInitiativeMaking ChoicesTransitionsBreak ChoicesPersonal ManagementUsing the BathroomTeeth BrushingDressing: PantsDressing: ShirtDressing: SocksDressing: ShoesDressing: Tie ShoelacesZippingButtoningUsing Classroom SuppliesIdentifying PersonalInformationCommunity-BasedTrainingStreet CrossingCommunity SafetyUsing TransportationUsing a Vending MachineShoppingShopping with a CalculatorEating Out (Fast Food)Eating Out (Restaurant)Planning a Field TripElementaryLevel

Functional ReadingVocationalTechnologyFunctional ScienceExecutive FunctioningCommunity-Based TrainingFunctional MathFunctional Social StudiesContent AreasSECONDARY LEVELContent Area Sections andLessons

Executive FunctioningTime ManagementMatching Days/Months inContextIdentifying Days/Months inContextAbbreviationsTime TrackingManaging a CalendarManaging TimeScheduling AppointmentsIndependent SkillsPicture IdentificationGreetingSocial EmotionalSocially Appropriate BehaviorTaking InitiativeUsing the BathroomMaking ChoicesTransitionsBreak ChoicesUsing Visual SupportsChecking a ScheduleIdentifying PersonalInformationPersonal SafetyIndependent LivingHousehold ChoresCooking UtensilsPreparing a SnackLoading the DishwasherUnloading the DishwasherCleaning the KitchenUsing a MicrowaveUsing an Oven Part 1Using an Over Part 2Using a StoveHome Ec (Cooking)Cleaning Messes (Home)Cleaning Messes (School)Laundry Part 1Laundry Part 2Laundry Part 3Laundry Part 4Safety & Problem SolvingFunctional ReadingPractical ReadingName IdentificationSight WordsSight Word ComprehensionSight Word ApplicationSentence ComprehensionFinding InformationApplying InformationCurrent EventsWritingPersonal InformationDates & TimesPersonal Information inContextPricesFilling Out FormsBONUS: Check WritingTechnologyALL-Managing AccessibilityOptionsTabletUsing a Device for LeisureUsing a Device for TasksCaring for DevicePhoneAnswering CallsMaking CallsMaking Emergency CallsAdding Business ContactsAdding Personal ContactsTexting Part 1: CheckingTexting Part 2: SendingSafety & EtiquetteComputerOperating a ComputerMatching LettersTypingEmailing Part 1: CheckingEmailing Part 2: SendingOnline Safety PrepOnline Safety PracticeUsing the InternetUsing Social MediaFunctional MathPractical MathEntering NumbersAdding & SubtractingNumbersEntering PricesAdding PricesSubtracting PricesSkip CountingMultiplying NumbersMultiplying PricesDividing NumbersDividing PricesMoney BillsMatchingMatching & CountingComparative ShoppingNext-Dollar StrategyOver-the-AmountMoney CoinsMatchingMatching & CountingCounting Counting CombinationsCounting Exact ChangeCounting Over-the-AmountManaging FinancesUsing Prepaid CardsmPOS Payment Practice Making Deposits &WithdrawalsTransferring MoneyPaying BillsBudgeting & BankingATM Practice Part 1ATM Practice Part 2ATM Practice Part 3Online Banking Part 1Online Banking Part 2Online Banking Part 3Online Banking Part 4Online Banking Part 5Time TellingUsing an AppMatchingUsing a ScheduleTelling TimeFunctional SciencePhysicalConcept DevelopmentManaging AdaptiveEquipment/TechGrocery Departments & FoodStorageUsing Appliances & OutletsLife/BiologyMatching Body PartsIdentifying Body PartsHand WashingHealthy ChoicesHealth & HygieneMeal PlanningFood Prep HygieneGrowing Plants/GardeningPet CareEarth and SpaceDressing Appropriately Using the Weather AppIdentifying Recycle, Compost,& GarbageFunctional SocialStudiesHistoryHolidaysApplying Calendar ConceptsIdentifying DatesConcept of TimeGeographyIdentifying LandmarksIdentifying Directions & StreetSignsUsing Map/Transit AppsTransportation PlanningNavigating the CommunityCivicsCommunity SupportSelf-AdvocacyFollowing Classroom &Workplace RulesVotingEmergency PreparednessEconomicsWants & NeedsCalculating a TipCalculating Sales TaxBanking Term ComprehensionInterpreting Paychecks & BillsFinancial TransactionsVocationalJob PrepCareer ExplorationWork BehaviorWork HygieneWork EthicGetting a JobGetting Started at WorkSelf-Advocacy at WorkJob SkillsFilingData EntryTaking MessagesCustomer Service Giving ChangeTask Specific (Sample)Work ExperienceClassroom Job (CreatingMaterials)Classroom Job (StudentSchedules)Taking Coffee OrdersMail DeliveryMarketing Selling PlantsRecycling, Composting, &Garbage ServicesCommunity-BasedTrainingCommunity SafetySocially Appropriate BehaviorPracticeStreet CrossingWaiting in LineUsing an Escalator/ElevatorUsing TransportationUsing a Vending MachineGrocery ShoppingShopping with a CalculatorShoppingEating Out (Fast Food)Eating Out (Restaurant)Using an mPOS to PayUsing a BankUsing an ATM forWithdrawalsUsing an ATM for DepositsCompleting an OutingSecondaryLevel

HOW THE PROGRAMWORKS

The AssessmentLesson Plan & DataPLOP ChartFlow ChartLong & Short-Term GoalsLong & Short-Term GoalsPLOP ChartFlow ChartLesson Plan & DataWriting IEPsThe Student PortfolioTHE BIG PICTURE

ASSESS EACH STUDENTFollowing the Assessment Sequence for eachContent AreaLevel 1: Writes Personal Information with a ModelLevel 2: Writes DatesLevel 3: Writes Digital TimeLevel 4: Writes PricesLevel 5: Writes Personal InformationLevel 6: Writes Words for Numbers with a GuideLevel 7: Writes Words for NumbersLevel 1: Identifies NameLevel 2: Reads Community Sight WordsLevel 3: Comprehends Community Sight WordsLevel 4: Reads ALL Sight Word ListsLevel 5: Answers Where, When, and Who QuestionsLevel 6: Answers all WH QuestionsPart 1: Practical ReadingAssessment SequencePart 2: WritingExample

USE THE ASSESSMENTRESULTSTo Determine Present Levels of Performance100%24%5/10/2024100%5/10/20246 124%9 .245/10/2024

USE PRESENT LEVELSTo Determine Curriculum Lessons to Teach

175ElementaryLessons185SecondaryLessonsDETAILED INTERACTIVELESSON PLANS

InstructorsScan theQR Codeto AccesstheDetailedLesson!LESSON PLAN SCRIPTSFor Easy Reference when Teaching

DOCUMENTATION ANDACCOUNTABILITYToward IEP ProgressLesson Types w/DataDiscrete Trial Task Analysis Small GroupIndependentVariable

TAKE DATA IN PRINTUsing the Corresponding Data Sheets for EachLesson

Propelling SpecialEducation IEPProgress Monitoringand Reporting to anUnprecedented Level!&&TAKE DATA IN FLIGHT!Using the First and Only Automated, Online DataCollection System that Links Directly to aComprehensive Functional AcademicsCurriculum FunctionalLearningInsightsGuidingHelpingTeachers

SUPER SIMPLEDiscreteTrialEnter PrintData in 3Easy StepsNumber ofPrompts

PROGRESS AT A GLANCE

DETAILED ANDSUMMARIZED FOR IEPS

OtherProgramComponents

The Student Portfolio is used togather additional information neededto gain awareness of the whole childin order to program appropriatelyand provides a much-neededcohesiveness between home andschool. Teachers are given manymodifiable forms includingdocuments used to help with thetransition process from kindergartenthrough high school to transition andbeyond. The following page showsthe areas covered by theElementary and Secondary StudentPortfolios.THE PORTFOLIOProgramming for the Whole Child

THE PORTFOLIOProgramming for the Whole Child

The Functional Academics AssessmentTesting Kit comes in a handy carrying caseand includes, in ready-to-use format, thematerials needed for assessment.The Materials Kit contains all reproduciblematerials and masters for each Curriculumcontent area printed, prepared, and ready foruse in a handy teaching Materials Kit with:Filled-out examples of worksheets forinspiration.Blank masters for use with multiple studentsand for ease of creating additional activities.Hanging file folders with labels for easyorganization and access while teaching.Over a thousand flash cards.Laminated materials intended for reuse.Sturdy storage containers for all materials.ASSESSMENT ANDMATERIALS KIT

TEACHERS CAN HITTHE GROUND RUNNING

With purchase, schools receive allgoals written in detailed form in anExcel spreadsheet for easyuploading into most IEP systems.The Excel spreadsheets aremodifiable so educators can changethe verbiage to match school-specific criteria, and at the sametime, ensure students are workingon meaningful and measurable IEPgoals backed by concrete data. IEP GOAL BANKSDetailed, Measurable, IEP Goal Banks areprovided with the Program

IEP GOAL BANK SAMPLES

The document linked on the followingpage provides samples of CommonCore Essential Elements for ELA,Math, and Science, and the NorthCarolina Extended Content Standardsfor Social Studies with suggestions forhow to align the Program. In addition,the document outlines how we addressState Standards in general.New alignment documents for allcontent areas will be provided followingthe release of the all new FunctionalAcademics Program.STANDARDS ALIGNMENTA Student-Focused Approach to AddressingState Standards The document linked on the followingpage provides samples of CommonCore Essential Elements for ELA,Math, and Science, and the NorthCarolina Extended Content Standardsfor Social Studies with suggestions forhow to align the Program. In addition,the document outlines how we addressState Standards in general.New alignment documents for allcontent areas will be provided followingthe release of the all new FunctionalAcademics Program.STANDARDS ALIGNMENTA Student-Focused Approach to AddressingState Standards

ELAMathScienceSocial StudiesSTANDARD ALIGNMENTDOCUMENTSs a m p l e

PrintPrint Teaching Packagesare a one-time purchaseper classroom/teacherplus optional additionalstudent packages. THE FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICSPROGRAM IS OFFERED AS . . .

The entire program is offered in print AND online withour new cloud-based data collection and reportingsystem FLIGHT (Functional Learning Insights Guiding& Helping Teachers). Access to FLIGHT is an annual subscription that isincluded with the print program for the first year. PLUS ONLINE

One-Time PurchaseFull Print Program$3600Per Classroom/TeacherSubscription$125Per Student/Per YearPRICING2 ndYearYear

PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTTrain-the-trainerTrain the end userWebinars Free Training Videos

Also, please see the attached White Paper whichwas written by Dr. Danks while she was aneducational consultant. ResearchBasisThis document addresses the researchbasis of the Program.We are beyond excited and honored to sharethat Dr. Amanda Danks, Senior Researcher andAssociate Director of Economic Evaluation ofEducational and Social Programs for theAmerican Institutes of Research (AIR), hassubmitted a grant proposal to the U.S.Department of Education to study the impactand associated costs of The FunctionalAcademics Program (formerly The Styer-Fitzgerald Program for Functional Academics).

If you haven’t already done so, youare encouraged to sign up for ademo with your teachers,administrators, paraeducators, andcolleagues to learn more aboutthis innovative program that ischanging special education!Click or share the link below.SCHEDULE ADEMO

“My job as a teacher who supports students with severe needshas become so much easier and more enjoyable since startingThe Functional Academics Program. The lessons, materials,present levels, data sheets and assessments are included in theprogram and are easy to access. The student binders allow meto create individualized programs and data for each studentbased on the specific skills that they are working on. Managingmultiple students and multiple adults has made organization achallenge for me in the past. The way that the Styer-Fitzgeraldcurriculum is set up has created an organized system for eachstudent which has greatly decreased my stress level. I also lovehow easy it has been to train my team to use the program. Thelanguage for each lesson is provided so I am confident knowingthat every person using the curriculum is doing it the same way.Lastly, the student portfolios are amazing! I treasure theparent/family feedback forms and am thankful that they willfollow my students throughout their education. I truly feel like Iam a better teacher because of Styer-Fitzgerald.”Lori SinclairSevere Needs Learning Specialist, Douglas County School District

for taking the time to reviewwww.SDESworks.comwww.SDESworks.com“I have absolutely loved getting to know the online datacollection suite that SDES has created. Progress monitoringstudent learning is such an important part of special educationand the platform that Functional Academics has created trulymakes inputting data and monitoring student progress simple!Intentional use of meaningful data is exactly what we need tohelp maximize the educational and functional advancement ofour students. The reports are user friendly and give us theinformation we need to support teachers and students in usingThe Functional Academics Curriculum.”Jennifer ONeillSecondary Instructional Specialist, Broken Arrow Public Schools