Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

Alignment to State Standards: Involving Young Students in the IEP Process

In this video, Ayo Jones discusses ways to involve young students in the IEP process.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Visual Timer

A visual timer is an antecedent tool especially helpful for tasks with clear start and end points. They can support student behavior and enhance classroom management.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Reinforcement Using Token System

For longer activities, earned tokens can provide a tangible representation of completing smaller components within the task. The tokens are often traded for a larger reinforcer at the completion of the task.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

October Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist

Texas SPED Support’s Monthly Instructional Guides help special education teachers in self-contained classrooms navigate the school year. Each month contains relevant content and resources.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Develop high-quality IEP components for students with significant cognitive disabilities using the Quality & Rigor Rubric.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Guide to the Implementation of The Fundamentals of Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

This guide lists the specific steps Educators can take to implement the fundamentals of inclusive education.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Behavior

Proactive Behavior Strategies

In this video, Ayo Jones talks about how positive behavioral supports can be implemented throughout instructional activities to maintain focus and engagement.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

August Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist

Texas SPED Support’s Monthly Instructional Guides help special education teachers in self-contained classrooms navigate the school year. Each month contains relevant content and resources.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs

Learning Objectives: Define communication and establish the importance of teaching communication skills. Demonstrate the relationship between communication and behavior. Review considerations in developing and acquiring communication systems. Investigate student response modes. Explore strategies

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

October Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs

This month’s focus is on teaching with rigor. The content aligns with Quality Indicator I: Alignment with State Standards and Quality Indicator IV: Differentiated Instruction on the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs and the Administrator Companion Document to the

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Alignment to State Standards: Involving Young Students in the IEP Process

Visual Timer

Reinforcement Using Token System

October Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Guide to the Implementation of The Fundamentals of Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

Proactive Behavior Strategies

August Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist

Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs

October Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs

Texas Significant Cognitive Disabilities Contacts

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