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, Inclusion, Instruction

Guide to Implementation of 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, Inclusion

Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Presuming and Constructing Competence

This self-check will help you determine where your team is currently performing in regards to Presuming Competence.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

This series of five courses explores the key themes in each of the five Quality Indicators from the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology

Modeling Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen discusses modeling using Alternative and Augmentative Communication in this video.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Classroom Schedule Template

This sample schedule can be edited to organize the day for classroom Staff.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Complex Access Needs Research Summaries

This resource summarizes current research and provides action items for Educators.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Guide to Implementation of Presuming and Constructing Competence

This guide highlights the many opportunities available for constructing students' competence through various aspects of their educational programs.

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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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