Tips for Professionals

Resources on this page are provided by educators and families from around the world. We are collaborating to support the needs of students with significant disabilities during the COVID 19 pandemic. These materials are open source and may be adapted to fit your child or student's need. They may not be used for purchase.

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Universal Core vocabulary and evidence-based instruction for complex communication needs

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Rachel Madel video

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This information from the Council for Exceptional Children provides tips and ideas for teaching students at home

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Slide show with tips and strategies for teaching online from CEC

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Resource guides from Dynamic Learning Maps to provide at-home instruction

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Lots of tips and ideas for supporting students with autism during school closure

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Resource from the University of Virgina with short videos on instructional practices and more. Professional learning from home!

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Resources from the Division for Early Childhood from the Council for Exceptional Children. Includes information on tele-therapy and curated resources for professionals.

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Access to resources and upcoming webinars for early education and K-12 providers from Vanderbilt University.

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List of upcoming webinars focused on AT from the AT3 Center.



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