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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Instruction
Inclusion, Instruction, Behavior
Instructional Leadership Tool: Behavior Management
Considerations and discussion points for administrators to support performance evaluations of special education teachers around behavior management.
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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, Assistive Technology, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction
Accommodation Companion Guides
Bridge existing student accommodations to assistive technology (AT) options that enable access and greater student progress within THL materials.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
First/Then
A first/then visual support is an effective strategy used to help students understand and follow a sequence of activities.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Reinforcement Using Token System
For longer activities, earned tokens can provide a tangible representation of completing smaller components within the task. The tokens are often traded for a larger reinforcer at the completion of the task.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction
Direct Instruction
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Direct Instruction, a structured, evidence-based teaching method focused on explicit, systematic instruction to improve student outcomes. Educators will explore the core principles of this approach, including script-based lessons, clear modeling, and
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Visual Timer
A visual timer is an antecedent tool especially helpful for tasks with clear start and end points. They can support student behavior and enhance classroom management.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Meeting Sensory Needs
Meeting your student’s sensory needs by identifying and supporting sensory preferences or sensitivities can have a significant impact on their success in the classroom.
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