Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology

Honoring Communication Attempts for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen offers strategies for honoring communication attempts.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology

Communication Systems for Students with Complex Access Needs Across Environments

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen emphasizes that communication systems should be consistently used across environments.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Alternative Ways to Participate In Team Meetings

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen describes alternative ways to participate when unable to physically attend a team meeting.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Assistive Technology

Administrator Interview Resource for Educators Working with Students with Complex Access Needs

This resource was created to assist administrators when interviewing educator applicants who will support students with complex access needs.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

September Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs

This month’s focus is on building relationships and collecting data. The content aligns with Quality Indicator II: Effective Teams on the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs and the Administrator Companion Document to the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

Receipt of Confidential Special Education Records Sample

This sample records receipt can be used to collect signatures of those receiving relevant sections of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Inclusion: Common Concerns from General Education Teachers

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen addresses common concerns from general education teachers regarding inclusion.

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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, Behavior

Proactive Behavior Strategies

In this video, Ayo Jones talks about how positive behavioral supports can be implemented throughout instructional activities to maintain focus and engagement.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities

Ayo Jones talks about deciding roles and responsibilities with your team.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Honoring Communication Attempts for Students with Complex Access Needs

Communication Systems for Students with Complex Access Needs Across Environments

Alternative Ways to Participate In Team Meetings

Administrator Interview Resource for Educators Working with Students with Complex Access Needs

September Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs

Receipt of Confidential Special Education Records Sample

Inclusion: Common Concerns from General Education Teachers

Personal Communication Dictionary

Proactive Behavior Strategies

Defining Team Roles and Responsibilities

Texas Significant Cognitive Disabilities Contacts

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