CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Live Oak Canyon School models its curriculum on California State Standards. Practical instructional skills are integrated into the classroom experience to promote the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in society today. Instruction is tied to the goals and benchmarks of each student’s IEP, and mastery is determined by the achievement of
the goals. Include in the area of instruction are:

1. Academic Standards for Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies,
   Science, Fine Arts and Physical Education
   

2. Functional Academics
   

3. Vocational Skills
   

4. Daily Living Skills
   

5. Communication and Social Skills
   

6. Community, Leisure and Recreation Skills
   

The combination of academic and practical skills curriculum help the students to relate to real world tasks. The curriculum of Live Oak Canyon School and the textbooks used to administer education mirror those utilized by the Azusa Unified School District, in which Live Oak Canyon School resides.

COUNSELING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

Services available to our students include:

1. Individual Counseling
   

2. Group Counseling
   

3. Crisis Counseling and Behavior Management Training
   

4. Social Skills Training
   

5. Parent Education
   

6. Transitional and Vocational Educational Training
   

7. Speech and Language
   

8. Door-to-Door Transportation
   

9. Adaptive Physical Education
   

10. One-to-one Instructional Aide Services
    

Students are also eligible for comprehensive psycho-educational testing. The support staff at Live Oak Canyon School also works closely with outside agencies to assist families in accessing additional support services for their child and/or other family members in need. Students that are eligible have access to the East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupation Program and Technical Center (ESGVROP/TC) and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Center. Here they may upgrade existing skills and knowledge, pursue advanced pre-vocational training or improve their independent living skills.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Live Oak Canyon School promotes extra-curricular activities as they create a well rounded academic experience. Students at Live Oak Canyon School are encouraged to participate in various extra curricular activities, opportunities include: Journalism, Domino, Leadership and Chess Clubs. As a student run project, the Journalism Club publishes the monthly school newspaper clubs are initiate by student interest. For a complete description of clubs and/or activities please contact the school administration.

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REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM

Regional Occupation Program (ROP) is a public education service that provides students with the technical skills required for particular jobs, along with career guidance.

Every course offers a unit on employment seeking skills, which include job application, resume, and interview preparation.

Some of the courses offered in the program, which is available to High School juniors
and seniors age 16 and over, include:

1. Accounting
   

2. Animal Science
   

3. Automotive
   

4. Computer Animation/Repair
   

5. Silk Screening
   

6. Health Careers
   

7. Retail Sales
   

8. Sports Marketing
   

9. Video Technology
   

Students earn high school credits, which are applied toward graduation. ROP has entered into articulation agreements with Citrus College, Glendale Community College, LA Trade Tech, Mt. San Antonio College, S. Seattle Community College and Chaffey College. Community-based internships in local business and industry sites are also offered in
many classes.