This course guides educators in distinguishing between high-yield instructional practices for differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction. You’ll explore strategies to increase accessibility, develop engaging activities, and build your capacity to meet the needs of special education students while collaborating with classroom teachers. The course also provides a variety of practical resources you can use with your students to enhance learning and engagement.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the differences between accommodations and modifications
- Identify commonly used accommodations for instruction and testing
- Explore ideas for implementing learning adaptations in both in-person and remote settings
- Define the differences between assistive technology and accessibility tools
- Discover tools and strategies for supporting students with special needs
- Learn how to provide services for students with disabilities across various instructional settings
- Gain recommendations for different methodologies, from general education with minimal support to self-contained classroom environments
- Review best practices for developing lessons and student/teacher schedules
- Acquire ideas for communicating instructional plans to parents
- Learn to deploy and develop student expectations
- Create lessons and activities that engage students
Learn with TCEA?
- Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
- We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
- We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.
Self-Paced Online Course
Special Needs Educator is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.
Course Modules
Understanding Diverse Learning Needs: Explore the range of special needs and how technology can provide support.
Accessibility Features: Learn about built-in accessibility features in common devices and platforms.
Assistive Technologies: Discover specialized tools and software designed to support students with specific needs.
Universal Design for Learning: Explore how to create flexible learning environments that accommodate all learners.
Implementation Strategies: Learn practical approaches for integrating supportive technologies into your classroom routines.