Presenters: A Model Program: Rangasamy Ramasamy Transitioning from school to adult life for individuals with disabilities involves various agencies. Current post-school outcomes indicate many are unemployed, continue to live with their parents/guardians, and receive federal/state welfare. To improve the quality of post-school outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD), the authors will discuss a university program in southeastern Florida that prepares individuals with IDD in career education and employment, community experiences, self-determination, and residential experiences.
Friday June 20, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT Live Oak
Join this session to explore collaboration with related service providers to enhance support for AAC users. This presentation delves into teaming with Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, and more. Discover practical guides and case examples, enabling effective communication, device usage, and progress for AAC users in diverse settings. Gain resources tailored to individual needs for seamless integration across home, school, and community contexts.
Friday June 20, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT Live Oak
Presenter: Dr. Suzanne M. Martin & Dr. Hannah Ehrli
The presentation, using the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion, presents the importance of and the impact from the lack of civility found in today’s public spaces. Schools, once seen as safe havens, are no longer seen as such. While educators, teachers, and families are being attacked in political arenas, we ask how to move forward to the social norms of collaboration, respect, active listening, kindness, and civility.
Ever had a student for which nothing seemed to work? This presentation will demonstrate a well-researched framework to identify where in the learning process a breakdown is occurring and the interventions or instructional approaches to address that specific need. Participants will learn a different way to look at data and new instructional strategies. The focus will be on reading, but the information is applicable to math and writing as well.
We draw on mixed methods data regarding working conditions as a lever for beginning special educators’ development. We will explore how working conditions, including formal and informal opportunities for professional learning, were associated with their development of highly effective academic instruction for students taught through a support-facilitation model. Findings indicate that administrative and collegial support, individual and collaborative planning time, and protected instructional time were powerful ways to provide support.
Saturday June 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EDT Live Oak
Drafting substitute plans can be challenging, but leveraging AI can ease the workload. This presentation highlights essential elements for students with disabilities, addressing gaps teachers may overlook. We'll focus on what should be included and provide strategies to streamline the process, ensuring smooth transitions when the teacher is absent.
Saturday June 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT Live Oak
