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This session will present the preliminary findings from a research designed to determine the efficacy of a validated instructional routine on the mathematics and vocabulary acquisition of English language learners with developmental disabilities using word problems based on Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Learner Outcomes: • To learn several techniques on how to integrate vocabulary supports in mathematics instruction; • To learn components of an intervention package designed to increase math and vocabulary outcomes for students with ELL and DD; and • To understand how careful selection of vocabulary and sequencing of problems can help ELLs with DD attain a higher proficiency in English and mathematics.

This session presents a researched curriculum for middle school students with significant disabilities (including early symbol users and/or those nonverbal) that aligns English/language arts instruction and content to Common Core Standards; it will include demonstrations of evidence-based teaching procedures (including use of AAC) and age-appropriate content.

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This presentation will inform participants on a study targeting teaching Middle School ELA skills via an App to students with significant disabilities. Based on results of a single subject study, participants will learn about apps to make accessing the general curriculum motivating and easy to use while promoting best practices. Learner outcomes: • This presentation will provide an interactive session on the use of the iPad app for use in grade aligned ELA instruction for students with significant disabilities from diverse backgrounds; • Participants will learn about the results of the single subject study conducted on the app with students with significant intellectual disabilities including autism; and • Participants will gain information about the scripted lesson, which promotes best practices in teaching ELA.

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This presentation will inform participants of the results from a year-long randomized control trial study targeting a comprehensive approach to teach grade aligned ELA via an App for middle school students with significant disabilities. Participants will learn about the embedded evidence based practices that led to significant outcomes. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: a) identify instructional strategies that lead to increases in grade aligned ELA skills. b) discuss ways to provide meaningful grade aligned access to ELA skills for students with significant disabilities from diverse backgrounds c) incorporate technology (ipad) and grade aligned adapted fictional and nonfiction novels that address complex and diverse themes into ELA instruction as a means for increasing engagement and access for students with significant disabilities.

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Four studies demonstrate student gains in Common Core Standards in English Language Arts for middle school students with significant disabilities.

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