Science Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Timestamp Section Description 00:00 - 02:00 Introduction Introduction by Sarah Susbury, focusing on the purpose of the webinar and the students involved. 02:00 - 06:00 Overview of Science Instruction Discussion on the three key aspects: academic standards, instruction delivery, and assessment. 06:00 - 11:00 Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOL) Explanation of VESOL, its development, and its application in reading, mathematics, and science for different grade levels. 11:00 - 18:00 Instructional Focus and Unpacking VESOL Detailed focus on unpacking VESOL, understanding the complexity continuum, and examples of how to interpret and teach these standards. 18:00 - 25:00 Engaging Students and Vocabulary Instruction Strategies for engaging students, introducing lessons, and embedding vocabulary instruction within science lessons. 25:00 - 32:00 Assistive Technology and Communication Support Use of assistive technology and alternative communication methods to support students’ learning and participation in science instruction. 32:00 - 41:00 Thematic Instruction and Its Benefits Explanation of thematic instruction, its benefits, and how it can be used to teach multiple VESOL across different grades and subjects. 41:00 - 50:00 Practical Application and Examples Examples of applying thematic instruction, including activities, experiments, and integrating science with reading and mathematics VESOL. 50:00 - 58:00 Supporting Resources Overview of available resources on TTAC online, VDOE, and other platforms that provide instructional materials and support for teaching VESOL. 58:00 - 1:06:00 Q&A and Conclusion Addressing frequently asked questions, summarizing key points, and providing final notes on the importance of engaging science education for all students.