Aligning the IEP to Grade-Level State Standards for Students with Moderate-to-Severe Disabilities
Description
This professional development workshop will explore the research and information regarding designed the range of inclusive practices for students with mod/severe disabilities; participants will utilize tools to support writing grade-level, standards-aligned goals and benchmarks, LRE, supports and services, and appropriate interventions. <br />
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Participant Outcomes: </span></strong></p>
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<li>Participants will understand the “bigger picture” initiatives affecting special education and the importance of alignment</li>
<li>Participants will increase knowledge of the integrated literacy structure of the ELA CCSS for use in lesson design, instruction, and IEP development</li>
<li>Participants will strengthen their ability to develop IEPs based on the state standards that result in educational benefit</li>
<li>Participants will identify the characteristics of a student who is prepared for college and career success as defined by the CCSS, ELA College and Career Anchor Standards, Mathematical Practices, Smarter Balanced, and the National Center and State Collaborative</li>
<li>Participants will create reasonably calculated IEPs that focus on independence, self-determination, problem-solving skills, etc. that are based on a student’s strengths, interests, preferences</li>
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Category
Project
Inclusive Design
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.
