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Teaching Strategies

• ECC Overview
• Individualize Instruction *S 
• Pacing Instruction *S 
• Build on Prior Experiences *S ​
• Building Trust *S 
• Prompt Hierarchy *S 
• Ensure Success *S 
• Challenging Behaviors *S 
• Student Aggression *S 
• Virtual Instruction

Compensatory Skills

Functional Skills

• Functional Skills
• Dynamic Learning Circle
• Intentional Movement
• Object Awareness
• Cause & Effect Apps
• Sound Making Apps

Concepts

• Concept Development
• Community Based Experiences
• Identify & Compare Objects *S
• Object Characteristics *S
• Color Concepts *S
• Size Concepts
• Shape Identification
• Number & Counting *S
  • Object Number Match Up *S
  • Tactual Number Match *S
  • Count and Compare Sets *S
  • Estimate Amounts *S
  • Give Me *S
• Quantity Concepts 
• Weather Concepts
• Identification Apps

Emergent Literacy

• Alphabet Object Book *S
• Awareness of Enviro. Print/Braille
• Pre-Braille Instruction *S
• Pre-Braille Activities *S​

Vocabulary Activities  

• Pair Objects w/ Words *S
• Identify Vocab. Words *S
• Build-a-Word *S
• Vocab. Word Match Up *S
• Onset Sort A-Z *S
• Compound Words *S
• Word Jumbles *S

Reading Fluency *S ​

• ​Scrambled Fact Sentences *S
• Fact Sentence Game *S
• Silly Stories *S
• Recorded Text Reading *S
• Story Comp. Checks *S
• Dramatic Portrayals *S
• Timed Repeated Readings *S
• Non-Fiction Concepts *S
• Read Poetry *S
• Book Lists *S
• Song Lyrics *S
• Movie Trivia *S

Writing Activities *S

• Worksheet Practice *S
• It Happened to Me *S
• Mad Libs *S
• Let Me Tell You a Story *S
• Journaling *S
• Topic Tales *S
• Add Words *S
• Research *S
• Writing Prompts *S​
• Send a Text *S
• Write a Personal Letter *S
• Writing Efficiency with Technology

Braille 

• Braille Apps
• Braille Cell
• Braille Instruction​

Nemeth Code Instruction ​*S

​Abacus 

• Cranmer Abacus Instruction
• ​Add & Subtract on Abacus *S

​Slate & Stylus Basics

Handwriting Instruction

Signature Instruction

​​Tactile Graphics 

• Tactile Graphics Guidelines *S
• Create Tactile Graphics *S
• Tactile Graphic Instruction *S
• Tactile Graphics ​​Activities *S
• Polls *S
• Taste Test Chart *S

​Organization​

• Organization at School
• Organize School Supplies *S
• Organize Work Space *S
• Personal Belongings *S

​Time Management

• Time Management Instruction
• ​School Schedules *S
• Manage Time *S
• Keep Track of Time *S
• What Time is Class? *S

​Study Skills

• Study Skills Instruction *S
• ​Study Habits *S
• Note Taking Apps *S

Listening Skills

• Listening Skills Instruction *S
• Listening Activities *S
• Listening Comprehension *S

Assistive Technology

AT Instruction ​

Audio Skills

• ​Accessing Audio Books
• Apps to Access Books

iOS Instruction

• iPads as Instructional Tools
• Making the iOS Device Accessible
• ​iOS Accessibility Resources
• VoiceOver

Computer Instruction

• Screen Readers for Computers
  • NVDA Screen Reader
  • Jaws Screen Reader
  • Screen Reader Courtesy
• Keyboarding Instruction
• Navigate the Computer without Mouse
• Word Processing & Shortcuts

​Braille AT

• Using the Braillewriter
• Braille Notetaker Instruction
• Chameleon Notetaker
• iOS and Notetaker
• Braillewriter Repair

Video Magnifiers

• Video Magnifier Instruction

Social Skills

• Social Skills Basics

​Non-Verbal Skills​​​​

• Nonverbal Communication
• Mannerisms & Behaviors *S
• Facial Expressions *S
• Body Language & Appearance *S
• Emotional Awareness *S

​Communicate

• People at School *S
• Interview a Professional *S​
• Apps for Communication

Cooperative

• Politely Saying No *S
• Workplace Social Skills *S

Identity

• Values & Priorities ​*S

​Interactions

• Conversation Skills *S
• Personal Space *S
• Appropriate Touch *S
• Give & Receive Compliments *S
• True Friend & Being a Friend *S
• Courteous Behavior *S
• Adult Interaction Strategies *S
• Social Interactions *S
• Being Bullied or Teased *S
• Remembering Names *S
• Gift Receiving Etiquette *S
• Icebreakers & Mixers *S
• Expand Your Network *S
• Phone Skills *S

Self Determination

​Relatable Books for All Ages

• Children's Books
• Young Reader Books
• Books on Dog Guides
• ​Teen & Young Adult Books
• Non-Fiction Books

​Self Determination Activities

• Self Determination Skills
• Self Concept
  
• Body Image & Acceptance *S
• Making Personal Goals *S
• My Vision Presentation *S
• My Self Description *S
• Create a Personal Data Sheet *S
• Disclosure Decision *S
• Disability Statement *S
• ​Requesting Help *S
• Fighting Fears *S
• My Circle of Support *S
• Personal Responsibility *S
• Advocate for Safe Environments *S
• Having Picture Taken *S
• Coping with Change *S
• Aging Eyes *S
• Physical Characteristics *S
• Political Activism *S
• Laws Regarding Persons with Disabilities *S

Sensory Efficiency

Auditory Efficiency

• Auditory Readiness Activities
• Derive Meaning from Sound​ *S

Visual Efficiency Skills

• Visual Efficiency Instruction
• ​CVI Phase 1 Activities *S
• Visually Attend
• Attend & Shift Gaze
• Visual Tracking Activities
• Visual Discrimination
• Visual Matching Activities *S
• Visual Search & Scan *S
• Sequence Activities *S
• ​​​Visual Motor Activities *S
• ​Visual Association ​*S
• Visual Memory *S
• Figure Ground *S
• Visual Closure *S
• Vision Skills Apps *S

​Tactual Efficiency​

• Stages of Tactual Exploration *S
• Tactile Exploration 
• Developing Skillful Hands
• ​Tactile Discrimination Box *S
• ​Texture Awareness & Comparison *S
• ​Building Tactile Discrimination *S
• Developing Skillful Hands​
• Fine Motor Activities *S

​Optical Device Use

• ​​Near Optical Device Instruction
• Near Magnifier Activities *S
• ​Distance Magnifier Instruction
• Distance Magnifier Activities ​​​*S
• Magnifier Apps

Independent Living 

Personal Health

• Medical History *S

Personal Care Basics

• Medication Adaptations
• Bathroom Adaptations​

Hygiene & Grooming

• Hygiene & Grooming Instruction 
• Proper Handwashing *S
• Washing Face *S
• Deodorant *S
• Blowing Nose *S
• Shower Adaptations *S
• Hair Removal *S
• Hair Care *S
• Cosmetics *S
• Nail Care Options *S
• Oral Hygiene *S

Household Skills

• Home and School Chores
• ​Making a Bed *S
• Changing Sheets *S
• Cleaning Products *S
• Cleaning Tables & Counters *S
• Clean Floors *S
• Dusting *S
• Use Trash *S
• Washing Dishes *S
• Loading Dishwasher *S
• Fold Napkin *S
• Tool Use *S

Money & Budget

• ​Money Identification
• Money Management *S
• Payment Methods *S
• Budgeting *S
• Receipts *S
• Buying or Packing Lunch *S
• ​Paying with Checks *S
• Interpret a Warranty *S
• Housing Decisions *S
• Differences in Homes *S
• Paying Bills *S
• Vending Machine Purchase *S

​Shopping & Consumerism

• Shopping Experience *S
• Shopping with Friends *S
• Grocery Stores *S
• Grocery Shopping *S
• Assistance Grocery Shopping *S
• Expiration Dates *S

​ Eating & Table Manners

• Mealtime Independence
• Eating & Table
• Pouring Drinks *S
• ​Fast Food Restaurants *S
• Dining at a Restaurant *S​

Clothing Management

• Dressing Skills
• Clothing Identification
• Dresser Drawer Organization
• Closet Organization
• Clothing Selection *S
• Shoe Selection & Care *S
• Dressing Up *S
• Laundry *S

​ Telephone

• Telephone Use *S

Service 

• Service Agencies *S
• Consumer VI Organizations *S
• Access Visual Impairment Resources *S

​​Safety

• General Home Safety
• ​Emergencies and 9-1-1 *S
• Emergency Personnel *S
• Emergency Color Codes *S
• Evacuations *S
• Evacuation Orders *S
• Shelter in Place *S
• Lockdowns *S
• Weather Safety *S
• Poor Air Quality *S
• Accidents & First Aid *S
• Internet Safety *S
• Social Media *S
• Cyberbullying *S
• Create Lock Board *S

Food Preparation

• Store & Label Groceries *S
• Adapt Oven, Stove, & Microwave
• Measure & Pour *S
• Cut, Slice & Peel *S
• ​​​Meal Planning *S
• Lunch Container Use *S​
• ​​​Recipe Activities
• Determine if Food is Done

Orientation & Mobility

• Body Awareness *S
• Spatial Awareness
• Spatial Concepts *S
• Mobility skills
• Guide Techniques
• Travel
• Drivers Education *S
• Bioptic Driving *S
• Types of Roadways *S
• Service Cars & Ridesharing *S
• Dog Guides
• Environment Concepts
• Navigation & Location Apps
• Community Based Instruction *S
• Locations at School *S
• Classroom Tour *S

Recreation & Leisure

• Recreation & Leisure Overview
• Play with Toys
• Card and Board Games Adaptations
• Transcribe Playing Cards
• Rainy Day Activities
• Music & Movement
• School Clubs *S
• Lifelong Exercise *S
• Walk & Run Adaptations *S
• Accessible Pedometers *S
• Adapted Recreation Equipment
• Dance
• Camps for VI
• Summer Outdoor Activities
• VI Sports Associations

​Career & Vocational 

Career & Vocational Overview
Job Awareness

• ​​Career Exploration *S
• Receive Payment for Services *S
• Rules for Jobs *S
• Work Behaviors *S
• Resumes *S
• Cover Letters *S
• Interviews *S
• Interview Strategies *S
• Company Research *S
• Finding a Job *S
• Dream Job Analysis *S
• Practice Job Skills in Classroom *S
• College & Career Prep *S​

​Maintain Job

• Responsibility & Independence 
• Following School Rules *S
• Address Employer Concerns *S
• Maintain Employment *S
• Networking & Connections *S
• ​My Networking Pyramid *S