The
Exceptional Education Curricula provides support services to students
with disabilities in both the general education and exceptional
education environs. While all diploma options available to the general
education population are also available to exceptional education
students, the adoption of the Alabama Occupational Diploma became a
milestone in exceptional education and has significantly changed service
delivery options.
The
Alabama Occupational Diploma option is designed primarily for students
with mild to moderate disabilities as defined by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 105-17), who, in the opinion of
the IEP Team, are appropriate candidates. This option will provide for
meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities in the community and
the workplace, thereby achieving increased independence, citizenship,
and post-school employment. The Alabama Occupational Diploma offers an
exit avenue that will prepare students with disabilities for a
productive and contributing adulthood.
Courses
exclusive to the Alabama Occupational Diploma include Job Skills Math,
Employment English, Life Skills Science, and Career Preparation. 
