Susan taught 7th grade English Language Arts in inclusive classrooms before making the transition to the adaptive classroom to teach students with intellectual disabilities. Many of her students also have autism and/or physical disabilities. Susan is in her fifth year in the adapted curriculum program. Her students learn functional academics and are exposed to grade level standards, but also learn adaptive behavior and vocational skills. Her students enjoy learning to cook, wash dishes, use the washer/dryer and fold clothes. Students learn vocational skills while working at the student operated lemonade stand, working in the class garden and running the school wide recycling initiative.