Writing is much more than forming words with a pencil. Putting thoughts or ideas in written form does not require the author to actually hand write the words (Copeland & Keefe, 2007). If your students have difficulty with writing, consider the following modifications. This is not a comprehensive list, so be sure to collaborate with… Read More Let’s Get Ready to Write!
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The Art of Teaching Science
1 Part Academic Skill + 1 Part Functional Skill + High Interest Subject Matter =DYNAMIC LESSON! Many of the ASOL’s lend themselves well to being combined with functional skills. These ASOLs also have the potential to be taught in fun and exciting ways. Finding the time and resources to effectively teach the Aligned Standards… Read More The Art of Teaching Science
Making Math FUNctional
Many of the Aligned Standards of Learning lend themselves to being combined with functional skills. These ASOLs also have the potential to be taught in fun and exciting ways. Consider the examples below as ways to engage your students and teach multiple skills at the same time. Number and Number Sense M-NS 14 The… Read More Making Math FUNctional
Behavioral Considerations for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Below, you will find a short list of positive intervention strategies for teachers of students with significant intellectual disabilities. Identify powerful reinforcers – Everyone wants to be positively reinforced for their work. Examples include praise, pay checks, and intrinsic motivation. Students with significant intellectual disabilities may exhibit challenging behaviors that are referred to as… Read More Behavioral Considerations for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Literacy Instruction with Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
It is well known that becoming a successful reader is dependent on experiences and knowledge in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. There are many different kinds of activities and specific classroom experiences that will help students develop literacy skills that lead to reading success. Literacy skills are important for all students. Legislation, such as… Read More Literacy Instruction with Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Including Students with Significant Disabilities
If factors make it unrealistic to fully include students with significant disabilities, consider some of the following ways to facilitate integration. One of the main goals of CBI is to help students generalize skills from the classroom to the “real world”, thereby helping them become integrated members of their communities. One of the most… Read More Including Students with Significant Disabilities
A Review of Data Collection
As a special educator, data is likely a part of your daily existence. Data is taken and analyzed to assess the progress of students and the effectiveness of instructional programs. Below is a summary of some frequently used types of data. Baseline Data This data is taken before any instruction is given. Baseline is… Read More A Review of Data Collection
