Instruction

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Functional Communication Training (FCT)

Functional Communication Training is a practical application of communication skills that equips students with the tools th

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs

Learning Objectives: Define communication and establish the importance of teaching communication skills. Demonstrate the relationship between communication and behavior. Review considerations in developing and acquiring communication systems. Investigate student response modes. Explore strategies

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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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ARD/IEP Supports, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Behavior, Evaluation, Instruction

Data Collection: Trial by Trial Recording

Trial-by-trial data collection is used often for academic tasks. Record data for each opportunity, or trial, the student is given. The data may be reported in trials or in percentages, depending on how the goal is written.

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Inclusion, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Texas SPED Quick Learns Collection

The Texas SPED Quick Learns is here! Part of the TEA Microlearning Series, this set of 5 videos covers essential topics for supporting students receiving special education services in a collaborative setting.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Sample Grading Rubric for Students with Complex Access Needs

This rubric can be used to obtain a more specific and objective activity grade.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Assistive Technology: Mid-Tech AAC Device - Single Button

This video shows one educator sharing how she uses the various features of a single-button mid-tech augmentative and alternative communication device with students in her classroom.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Building a Foundation

The purpose of this series is to create a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities across the state of Texas. Each course in the series explores a Quality Indicator from the Rubric of Effective Practices.

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Inclusion, Instruction, Assistive Technology, ARD/IEP Supports

Eureka Math TEKS Edition (K-5)

Supports the use Eureka Math TEKS Edition (K-5)-aligned instructional materials to provide specially designed instruction.

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Dyslexia and Other Related Disorders, Child Find, Evaluation, Instruction

TDA 2: The Dyslexia Handbook

Course version publication date: August 2, 2024 Participants may take this course online by enrolling on TEAlearn.com . Participants may also take this course in person, by finding a trainer at their regional education service center. Visit our contact page to find contact information of a trainer

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