Session Details

This training provides an overview of the Essentials for Living (EFL) assessment and curriculum, a functional, evidence-based framework designed for individuals with moderate-to-severe disabilities. Participants will learn the purpose, structure, and key components of the EFL, including how it differs from traditional assessments, how skills are prioritized, and how results inform individualized instruction and programming.

Act 48: 6

Location: CSIU

Lunch: on your own

Cost: Complimentary

• Describe the purpose and guiding principles of the Essentials for Living assessment and curriculum
• Identify the major domains and skill areas within the EFL framework
• Explain how the EFL prioritizes critical functional skills for learners with significant needs
• Understand how assessment results are used to guide instructional planning and progress monitoring