A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs
Overview
This series delves into a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching multilingual students with exceptional needs, providing educators and specialists with the tools and insights necessary to foster inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environments. The series covers key topics, including the creation of Accessible and Equitable IEPs through a collaborative approach, an introduction to Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for enhancing student communication and participation, and a critical examination of the relationship between inclusion and accessibility. Additionally, the videos lay the foundation for implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the Student Study Team (SST) process, emphasizing the importance of sequencing these frameworks effectively. The series concludes with a focus on equity and systems improvement, offering strategies to better support multilingual students with exceptional needs across diverse educational settings.
TPEs Addressed:
- TPE 4 - Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
- TPE 1 - Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
- TPE 2 - Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
Learning objectives
- How to engage and support all students in learning
- How to create effective environments for student learning
- How to plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students
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Laying The Foundation: MTSS, UDL, The SST Process & Why The Sequence Matters This course provides foundational information about MTSS, UDL, and SST, with a focus on the importance of implementing each component in a structured sequence for multilingual learners. It begins with an introduction into the prevalence of multilingu... Virtual Training | 4 hours 25 minutes | Added on 8/27/2024 | Anytime session available |
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Is Inclusion Accessibility, Or Is Accessibility Inclusion? This video delves into the crucial aspects of supporting English Learners (ELs) in diverse educational environments. It begins by addressing the significant variability among ELs and the advantages of implementing tailored accommodations to enhance t... Virtual Training | 4 hours | Added on 8/27/2024 | Anytime session available |
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Open Access: An Introduction To AT And AAC This video introduces viewers to essential tools and strategies for enhancing learning environments, focusing on Assistive Technology (AT), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), and Universal Design... Virtual Training | 4 hours 22 minutes | Added on 8/27/2024 | Anytime session available |
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The Team Lift: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach To Accessible And Equitable IEPs This video provides an in-depth look at the considerations and processes involved before referring a student for special education eligibility. It emphasizes the importance of a team-centered approach in the pre-referral process, ensuring that all st... Virtual Training | 3 hours 33 minutes | Added on 8/27/2024 | Anytime session available |
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An Equity & Systems Improvement Approach For Multilingual Students With Exceptional Needs This video explores essential aspects of ensuring access and equity in education for English Learners (ELs), focusing particularly on long-term ELs (LTELs). It addresses prevalence rates for LTELs and identifies factors that put certain English Learn... Virtual Training | 4 hours 38 minutes | Added on 8/27/2024 | Anytime session available |
