The program of study for the Excel Institute has as its foundation the goals, objectives, and student outcomes defined by the Alabama State Courses of Study for Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Health, Art, and Music.  All students are assessed utilizing norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments to determine both ability and achievement levels.  Individual Education Plans are developed for each student based on assessment data and other relevant indicators.  This information is utilized to determine the appropriate goals, objectives, and student outcomes for each student and is the basis for determining individual student progress and success.  Necessary adjustments will be make to provide each student the program that will result in the greatest acquisition and retention of skills.  Both student and program success will be monitored and documented in order to demonstrate improvement and to provide data to support program success for replication purposes.