Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion
Peers as Bridge Builders for Students with Complex Access Needs
In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen facilitating peers as bridge builders.
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Inclusion
Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction
Universal Design for Learning and Grading for Students with Complex Access Needs
In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen addresses concern over grading when using UDL.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion
What Does It Mean to Presume Positive Intentions?
In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen discusses what it means to presume positive intentions.
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Inclusion, Instruction
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Field User Guide for Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Mathematics
This guide supports educators in delivering SDI in K–5 math using Bluebonnet Learning materials, aligning with IDEA requirements and Texas standards.
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Autism, Behavior, Inclusion, Instruction
Social Narratives
Social narratives are interventions that describe social situations in some detail by highlighting relevant cues and offering examples of appropriate responding. They are aimed at helping learners adjust to changes in routine and adapt their behaviors based on the social and physical cues of a situation, or to teach specific social skills or behaviors.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion
Authentic Social Relationships for Students with Complex Access Needs
In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen outlines how authentic and freely chosen social relationships differ from ones in which students without disabilities are compensated for spending time with students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion
Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Creating and Sustaining Peer Networks
This self-check will help you determine where your team is currently performing in regards to Creating and Sustaining Peer Networks for students with complex access needs.
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ARD/IEP Supports, Autism, Behavior, Inclusion, Instruction, MTSS
TEKS Behavior Alignment Tool
The TEKS Behavior Alignment Tool helps educators make meaningful connections between academic standards and student behavior across every grade level. Spanning early childhood through high school and multiple content areas, it shows how TEKS translate into observable social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) - Texas SPED Quick Learns
The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand what and how to implement SDI.
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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports
Accommodations and Modifications - Texas SPED Quick Learns
The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Accommodations and Modifications. In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand how to define and differentiate between accommodations and modifications to support diverse student needs.
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