Plug In and Ignite: Strategies to Spark Engagement for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

instruction, literacy & inclusion

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

infant / toddler
preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12

Target Audience:

AT specialist

educator
family member / caregiver

paraprofessional

special educator

teacher of the visually impaired

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 4

Description:

Come learn how to spark engaging instruction!  This session will be practical! It is appropriate for anyone who interacts with individuals with significant disabilities and would like to create valuable engagement. Teachers, therapists, and parents alike will benefit from guidelines for adaptations and tips for differentiation. Resources will be shared on strategies for teaching lessons while building engagement. Examples will include modifications for students with vision impairments and the use of AAC.  Lessons will be modeled, along with the underlying rationale and principles of instruction and optimal engagement. Student case studies, videos and work samples will be shown throughout. Come learn how YOU can plug in and ignite meaningful engagement with each of your students.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least 3 elements used to create an engaging classroom experience for students with significant disabilities.

• Identify at least 3 best practices for engagement.

• Describe 3 Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) to promote student engagement.