Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Daily Living: Grades 9-12

Other Alabama Transition Standards sets

Transition Target: Formulate ideas and identify issues related to citizenship, community, and cultures within communities in order to become engaged in daily life.

  • 1

    Identify the basic elements of the legal and judicial process. 

    1. 1

      Interpret and prepare legal forms (e.g., tax, employment, and voter registration). TS.DL12.1.A

    2. 2

      Analyze the legal and judicial processes on the local, state, and federal levels.TS.DL11.1.A

    3. 3

      List individual legal rights as a member of society. TS.DL10.1.A

    4. 4

      Describe community issues, laws, and the consequences of disobeying rules or laws.  TS.DL9.1.A

  • 2

    Identify resources and services within the community.

    1. 1

      Formulate specific community resources and services when needed. TS.DL12.2.A

    2. 2

      Contrast specific community resources and services when needed. TS.DL11.2.A

    3. 3

      Differentiate individual needs for specific community resources and services.TS.DL10.2.A

    4. 4

      Identify community resources individuals associated with providing services.  TS.DL9.2.A

  • 3

    Develop and practice recreational and leisure interests available within the school and community.

    1. 1

      Arrange requirements and expectations for participation in the chosen school or community recreational activities (e.g., rules, associated fees, and time commitment).TS.DL12.3.A

    2. 2

      Report on a specific school or community activity (e.g., school, band, civic club, YMCA, camp) and how it aligns with personal interests. TS.DL11.3.A

    3. 3

      Self-evaluate to determine specific interests in leisure and recreational activities. TS.DL10.3.A

    4. 4

      Examine interests in leisure and recreational activities available in the school and community. TS.DL9.3.A

Transition Target: Formulate and implement financial management skills to be used in daily living.

  • 1

    Employ and evaluate financial management skills for personal daily living needs.

    1. 1

      Prepare, maintain, and assess a personal budget (e.g., housing, food, clothing, transportation, wellness needs, healthcare, utilities, insurance, benefits). TS.DL12.1.B

    2. 2

      Create personal budget according to daily living needs (e.g., food, clothing, housing, transportation, wellness needs, healthcare, utilities, insurance, and benefits). TS.DL11.1.B

    3. 3

      Determine various modes of payment options (e.g., cash, check, money order, and debit cards) for daily living needs according to current or expected income. TS.DL10.1.B

    4. 4

      Determine and prioritize personal needs and wants according to current or expected income. TS.DL9.1.B

  • 2

    Integrate the process of budgeting within living arrangements.

    1. 1

      Appraise appropriateness of identified living arrangements (e.g., size, distance to employment, family, relation to budget, and utilities).  TS.DL12.2.B

    2. 2

      Design a plan addressing living arrangements and wants/needs (e.g., independent living, school dorm, and transitional living).TS.DL11.2.B

    3. 3

      Diagram budget according to necessities, utilities, and rent and identify possible living arrangements. TS.DL10.2.B

    4. 4

      Discuss and illustrate wants/needs in relation to income and living arrangements. TS.DL9.2.B

Transition Target: Formulate a plan to address issues related to the acquisition and maintenance of independent living skills.

  • 1

    Identify procedures for household safety, as well as maintenance and improvement of personal living situation.

    1. 1

      Assess repairs or safety issues according to current plan (e.g., making a purchase, and calling for services).TS.DL12.1.C

    2. 2

      Generate a plan for monthly household repairs and maintenance and determine appropriate resources to resolve current safety issues. TS.DL11.1.C

    3. 3

      Demonstrate appropriate protocol via role play for various emergency situations (e.g., fire in home, heart attack, flooded pipes, and severe weather). TS.DL10.1.C

    4. 4

      Identify general safety issues and procedures applicable to home and community environments, including fire safety and severe weather drills. TS.DL9.1.C

  • 2

    Demonstrate the ability to select and purchase appropriate clothing.

    1. 1

      Prepare appropriate wardrobe (e.g., laundry, ironing, and purchasing articles of clothing as needed). TS.DL12.2.C

    2. 2

      Assess personal needs to make appropriate clothing purchases. TS.DL11.2.C

    3. 3

      Determine personal clothing options based on size, preference, and season.TS.DL10.2.C

    4. 4

      Identify appropriate clothing options based on weather, budget, and care. TS.DL9.2.C

  • 3

    Exhibit appropriate hygiene and grooming for different environments (e.g., school, community, work).

    1. 1

      Apply proper hygiene and grooming based on understanding of requirements in various environments (e.g., interview setting, job setting, school setting, and social setting).TS.DL12.3.C

    2. 2

      Select and discuss choice of grooming and dress as they relate to various environments (e.g., school, community, and work).TS.DL11.3.C

    3. 3

      Investigate the importance and possible results of dressing appropriately/inappropriately for differing environments (e.g., interviews, school, and community). TS.DL10.3.C

    4. 4

      Identify appropriate hygiene, grooming, and dress routines for a variety of settings (school, community, and work). TS.DL9.3.C

Transition Target: Formulate and implement plans that address healthcare and wellness needs.

  • 1

    Identify and develop a plan to address personal healthcare needs.

    1. 1

      Implement and evaluate an individualized plan that addresses healthcare needs such as regular doctor visits, prescription maintenance, and emergencies. TS.DL12.1.D

    2. 2

      Develop a personal healthcare plan that includes goals related to specific medical needs as identified by prior assessment.TS.DL11.1.D

    3. 3

      Assess personal healthcare needs and list resources to address those needs.TS.DL10.1.D

    4. 4

      Discuss healthcare needs and examine approaches to addressing those needs through available resources (e.g., emergency needs, doctor visits, and pharmacy care). TS.DL9.1.D

  • 2

    Develop and select strategies to address wellness (e.g., maintenance of good health and prevention of illness).

    1. 1

      Implement and evaluate an individualized plan that addresses wellness needs such as an exercise plan, balanced meal options, and routine health check-ups. TS.DL12.2.D

    2. 2

      Develop a personal wellness plan that includes goals related to specific wellness needs as identified by prior assessment.  TS.DL11.2.D

    3. 3

      Assess steps to work toward personal wellness needs and list resources to address those needs. TS.DL10.2.D

    4. 4

      Discuss wellness needs and examine approaches to addressing those needs through available resources (e.g., optometrist, dentist, exercise program, and healthy food options). TS.DL9.2.D

Transition Target: Formulate and implement a plan that addresses transportation issues and mobility needs.

  • 1

    Identify and select options for meeting personal transportation or mobility needs and develop strategies for obtaining those options.

    1. 1

      Utilize identified method of transportation to reach a desired location while obeying related laws and regulations (e.g., using a bus pass, wearing a seat belt, using a helmet when biking, and using crosswalks).TS.DL12.1.E

    2. 2

      Develop a plan that utilizes private or public transportation services, following related rules and regulations (e.g., driver’s education, bus costs, routes, and schedule, local resources such as taxi or door-to-door pickup). TS.DL11.1.E

    3. 3

      Assess personal transportation services and/or mobility issues; develop strategies for obtaining, using, and maintaining transportation (e.g., public or private transportation); and examine related rules and regulations. TS.DL10.1.E

    4. 4

      Discuss transportation and/or mobility issues (e.g., transportation to/from school, home, within community, associated costs, routes, and schedules) and positive/negative aspects of use. TS.DL9.1.E

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Transition Standards

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