Supporting Exceptional Learners

Overview

• Collaboration is Key
• High Incidence Exceptionalities
• Low Incidence Exceptionalities
• Quick Tips

Collaboration between Stakeholders

• The IEP Team
• Supporting Each Other
• Sharing Responsibilities
• Communication is Key

What Happens when there is no Collaboration?

HiGh Vs Low INCIDENCE EXCEPTIONALities

High Incidence Exeptionalities

• Follow the IEP (Accomodations, Modifications, Goals)
• Least Restrictive Environment
• Inclusion
• Autism, Emotional or behavioral disturbances, Intellectual disabilities

Low Incidence Exceptionalities

• IEP as a Guide
• Utilize Support
• Hearing impairments, vision impairments, autism

Quick Tips

• Establish Communication
• Use your resources
• Collect Data
• Remember the individual
• Keep Learning

References

• Taylor, R. L., Smiley, L. R., & Richards, S. (2015). Exceptional students: Preparing teachers for the 21st century. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
• Kostecke, J.D. (2014). Low and High Incidence Disabilities. Assistive Technology Resource Genie. Retrieved from https://assistivetechnologyresourcegenie.weebly.com/low-and-high-incidence-...