Independent Living

Independent Living Power Standards

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the process of identifying financial priorities based on personal values and financial goals.
• Compare and contrast how individuals and families make choices to satisfy needs and wants.
• Analyze economic effects of laws and regulations that pertain to consumers and providers of services.
• Identify sources of income and understand the effects of state, local, and federal taxes on income.
• Discuss the role of credit and the effects of debt on personal/family money management.
• Compare and contrast how personal characteristics and interpersonal relationships impact family and workplace settings.
• Examine and demonstrate processes for cooperating, compromising, and collaborating in family settings, community and careers.