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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Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Verbal Redirection
Verbal redirection is a technique to guide students back to the task at hand when they become distracted or off task.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion
Our biggest fear: bullying
In this video, Bianca Salinas talks about the importance of inclusion.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Student-centered Vocabulary
In this video, Ayo Jones reflects upon keeping the vocabulary in communication systems student-centered.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports
PLAAFP Excerpt Document For a Student with Complex Access Needs
This document is an excerpt from a Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) document for a student with a significant cognitive disability and complex access needs and is discussed in the course A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction
Assistive Technology: Writing Tools
In this video, one educator discusses how selecting assistive technology for writing should focus on identifying a student's barriers and choosing tools that help them concentrate on expressing their ideas.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion
Inclusionary Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs
This video defines inclusion, reviews research, and provides resources for the inclusive education of students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Autism, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Student At-A-Glance
A quick reference sheet detailing student likes, dislikes, reinforcers, IEP goals, and more.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction
Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
This guide lists specific steps you can take to provide AIM to students with complex access needs.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction
March Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs
This month’s focus is on improving student supports. The content aligns with Quality Indicator III: Classroom Climate, Quality Indicator IV: Differentiated Instruction, and Quality Indicator V: Social Communication on the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs and the
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