Support Changes as Independence Grows
Students progress through Standard, Modified, and Extension phases based on demonstrated readiness rather than time alone.
Parent concern. Student aspiration. One clearer path.
I want to earn more independence as I demonstrate readiness.
Three-Phase Progression Explorer
The three-phase model can be viewed across academics, career, living, communication, and community.
Standard
High structure, direct instruction, frequent coaching, foundational routines.
Modified
Greater responsibility, reduced prompting, college/work integration, guided independence.
Extension
Targeted support, higher autonomy, adult routines, supported launch.
Choose a domain to imagine how support and responsibility change through the phases.
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Individualized Instruction in the larger OPTIONS system
The three-phase model can be viewed across academics, career, living, communication, and community.
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Structured progression toward each student’s personal level of independence.
OPTIONS integrates skill development across real adult environments so growth can transfer beyond a single classroom or service.
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