ECC Overview

Understanding the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) helps ensure students are taught the full range of skills needed for independence. 

Individualize Instruction

Instruction is tailored to each student’s strengths, needs, and learning style. This helps ensure lessons are meaningful, accessible, and effective.

Build on Prior Experiences

Connecting new learning to familiar experiences helps students understand and retain information. 

Pacing Instruction

Adjusting the pace of instruction allows students time to process information and respond. Flexible pacing helps reduce frustration and supports understanding.

Ensure Success

Structuring tasks so students experience success builds confidence and motivation. Clear steps and feedback help students stay engaged and make progress.

Prompt Hierarchy

Using a range of prompts supports student learning while encouraging independence. Support is gradually reduced as skills improve.

​Hand-Under-Hand Support

This technique allows students to explore materials safely while maintaining control. It supports independence and builds tactile understanding.

Building Trust

Positive relationships help students feel comfortable, engaged, and willing to try new skills. Consistency and respect support confidence and participation.​

​Challenging Behaviors

Understanding and addressing the cause of behaviors helps support learning and participation. Teaching appropriate replacement behaviors promotes positive interactions.

​Student Aggression

Safe, consistent strategies help address aggressive behaviors while supporting self-regulation. A calm approach and clear expectations help maintain a safe learning environment.

​Virtual Instruction

Instruction can be adapted to support access and engagement in remote settings. Accessible materials and consistent communication help maintain learning.

Modeling and Demonstration

Modeling shows team members how to support students effectively in real situations. Demonstration helps build consistency across teachers, staff, and families.

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