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- All students have the right to learn and participate in leisure and recreation activities.
- Leisure and recreation activities enhance the development of other skills. These areas are integrated into the leisure / recreation curriculum.
- Leisure and recreation skill development are an essential part of the student’s overall educational program. Other skills are reinforced when they are integrated throughout instructional activities.
- The educational team helps to determine which leisure and recreation activities are most appropriate and will enhance the student’s life skills and adult opportunities.
- Leisure and recreation skill development encompasses individual and group activities, spontaneous and planned activities, passive and active participation.
- Age appropriate leisure and recreation skill development, both in school and in extra curricular activities, should provide for interactions with a variety of people.
- The role of home is recognized as vital to the success of the student. Efforts should be made to coordinate skill development between home, community and school environments.
- When determining what skills will be taught, consideration should include the following:
- Life skill that promotes belonging, connection, and enjoyment
- Student / family preferences
- Home environment /regional area
- Student characteristics
- Cost factors
- Accessibility
- Development and instruction of leisure and recreation skills is a lifelong process. Acquisition of these skills will enhance the student’s quality of life, as it gives them greater opportunities to connect and
have fun with others - preparing them to be “engaged in life” as much as possible as an adult.
- All members of the educational team are observers and facilitators of related skills.
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