Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology
Motor Planning
In this video, Ayo Jones talks about motor planning in vocabulary access.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities
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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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Error Correction
Error correction is an instructional strategy used to address incorrect responses during skill acquisition.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction
Sample Data Collection Tool for Students with Complex Access Needs
This data collection tool can be used to document classroom assignments and how they relate to IEP or essence statements, the level of independence in which the student completed the assignment, their level of mastery, and any revisions made to the assignment. This document aligns with the Rubric of
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities
STAAR Alternate 2: Before, During, and After the Assessment
Prepare students for STAAR Alternate 2 assessment, administer it with fidelity, and use test results to inform future instruction.
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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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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
October Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist
Texas SPED Support’s Monthly Instructional Guides help special education teachers in self-contained classrooms navigate the school year. Each month contains relevant content and resources.
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