Selecting the right assessments in special education is paramount to understanding and fostering the growth of students with unique learning needs. Two widely used assessments, the Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) and the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised (ABLLS-R), stand out as comprehensive tools designed to evaluate different facets of a student’s abilities.
We all know that understanding the unique needs of each student is foundational to effective teaching. There are valuable tools for achieving this understanding through baseline assessments. These assessments serve as a diagnostic tool, pinpointing areas of strength and identifying deficits.
Let’s talk about the ever growing topic of picture supported text. When teaching students with Complex Communication Needs (CCN), ensuring our instruction intent matches the instruction’s impact on the student is essential. When intent and impact align, learning takes off. When intent and impact do not align, learning can stagnate.
What we found is that adding structured literacy blocks into your daily schedule maximizes learning opportunities and increases student engagement. That being said, creating a schedule and structuring the physical set up and routines in the classroom to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities is no easy feat.
In the dynamic landscape of special education, catering to the diverse needs of students is critical. One effective strategy for achieving this is the implementation of exposure and mastery goals. These goals not only ensure alignment with state standards but also accommodate the unique learning styles and abilities of each student.
Differentiating classroom materials can be overwhelming at times but I’m here to help you with a few ways to differentiate a lesson without overcomplicating it. Below are a few examples on how to differentiate in the classroom as well as a list of ideas for differentiating classroom materials.
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