Promoting on-task behavior by students with intellectual disabilities may seem like an important skill, but is it really enough? Simply put- No! While definitions of being on-task might vary, the common notion is that students should sit still, make eye contact, and respond to a teacher’s requests. A variety of contemporary research offers various labels… Read More Exposing the Truth About On-Task Behavior
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Summer PD From the Comfort of Your Home
Quality literacy instruction is essential for all students. As many students with intellectual disabilities may read and write below grade level, finding meaningful professional development and curriculum resources can prove challenging. The key is to remember that we must provide instruction at a student’s developmental level. As such, consider the following resources from the perspective… Read More Summer PD From the Comfort of Your Home
Writing Across the Content Areas
It is important for students to have daily opportunities to write. According to Koppenhaver and Erickson (2007), students should write at least four days a week, otherwise they won’t learn to like writing. Infrequent opportunities to write suggests to kids that writing is difficult and not fun. This may be especially true for emergent writers,… Read More Writing Across the Content Areas
Self-Determination Skills Resources
What are Self-Determination Skills? Self-determination skills allow an individual to exert control in making important life decisions. Associated skills include goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy (Burke, Raley, Shogren, Hagiwara, Mumbardo-Adam, Uyanik, & Behrens, 2018). The Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined Project has identified 9 elements of self-determination. Teaching self-determination skills to students with… Read More Self-Determination Skills Resources
Using Storybooks to Teach Math
Our students who have intellectual disabilities represent a broad range of academic skills. Many such students are emergent readers and mathematicians who are working on pre-school or primary school-level concepts. With this in mind, let’s explore some pertinent research and resources related to math instruction. Existing research indicates that teaching basic math skills in the… Read More Using Storybooks to Teach Math
Resources for Your Diverse Faculty
Dear School Administrators, You would likely agree that the interests and needs of your faculty members are as diverse as those of your student body. We would like to take this opportunity to discuss T-TAC Online, a treasure trove of curriculum and instructional resources. It is our hope that you will take a few moments… Read More Resources for Your Diverse Faculty
Summer Professional Development Opportunities
We hope that your Summer includes equal parts adventure, relaxation, and rejuvenation. If, like many teachers, you decide to spend a few hours of your vacation enhancing your own learning, we are proud to offer our recommendations for Summer professional development. (Be sure to check out the offerings on each of the specialists’ pages.) Universal… Read More Summer Professional Development Opportunities
