Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction
Academic Rigor
In this video, Ayo Jones discusses how academic rigor is connected to the concept of least dangerous assumption.
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Instruction
Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Instruction
Personal Communication Dictionary
A personal communication dictionary documents student-specific actions and their meanings.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction
Curriculum Framework
In this video, an educator reviews how she uses the Curriculum Framework documents.
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Inclusion, Instruction, Early Childhood
Instructional Leadership Tool: ECSE
Considerations and discussion points for administrators to support performance evaluations of early childhood special education teachers.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction
UDL Lesson Plan Form Template
This sample UDL Lesson Plan Form can be used to encourage teachers to design lessons that meet the unique learning characteristics of their students. It allows teachers to individualize their lessons based on multiple means of engagement, representation, action/expression, and materials/resources
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction, Assistive Technology
Vertical Alignment
In this video, an educator reviews how she uses the TEKS Vertical Alignment documents.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction
Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Supports for Participation
This self-check will help you determine where your team is currently performing in regards to planning supports for student participation.
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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction
Co-Teaching - Texas SPED Quick Learns
The Texas SPED Quick Learns is part of the TEA Microlearning Series featuring Co-Teaching. In this video, educators and instructional leaders will understand the core principles of successful co-teaching programs.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction
Beyond Time and Money: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Complex Access Needs
Master strategies to teach math to students with significant cognitive disabilities, including embedding specialized instruction in general education.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction
Guide to Teaching Math to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
This guide lists specific steps you can take to provide mathematics instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex access needs.
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