The uniqueness of this program lies in the teaching of economics, entrepreneurship and free enterprise to special education students with mental, physical and emotional handicaps. Students spend at least fifty percent of their day in my classroom. Materials from regular secondary economic programs, teacher-made activities, community, resources and business people are utilized.
Funding is solely from payment for services rendered through the businesses' activities.
Payments aid in purchasing items for the classroom such as a camera, calculators, and magazine subscriptions for use in class projects. Funds also help stimulate students by paying the fee for participation in The Stock Market Game and actual stock investments. Charity and fundraising activities such as a Christmas Glove Drive, scholarship fund and contributions to our school's academic achievement program also provide motivation. Additional incentives, state and national awards and recognition through educational and business programs, have also provided challenging student goals and increased self-esteem . My main program objective is to prepare students to be knowledgeable, productive citizens in today's world.