Significant Cognitive Disabilities

This video covers the role of the administrator, background history, common misconceptions, and the research and data behind educating students with significant cognitive disabilities.

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen, an expert on inclusion for students with the most complex access needs, describes authentic inclusion.

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen explains why participation in general education instruction is such an important indicator of successful, authentic inclusion.

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.

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen explains why valued membership in general education so important to students.

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

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen offers guidance on coaching teams in the development of Inclusive Education Implementation Plans.