Assessment Description
Understanding the prevalence and causes of moderate to severe disabilities can be an overwhelming task for both families and educators. To provide developmentally appropriate instruction and support to these students, it is important for teachers to understand the definitions associated with a wide range of disabilities. Educators must also recognize how individual differences impact the creation of nurturing and productive learning environments. In addition to understanding these concepts, educators must also be able to describe and communicate to other professionals within the school setting about how specific moderate to severe diagnosed disabilities can impact student learning.
For this assignment, imagine you are a special education teacher in an elementary, middle or high school setting. Create a 10-12 slide digital presentation for an upcoming professional development for all school staff members. The presentation should creatively and accurately explain the definition, prevalence, and causes of moderate-severe disabilities.
Include the following in your presentation:
The age/grade level for whom the professional development is intended.
Definition of moderate-severe, low-incidence disabilities.
At least three examples of moderate-severe, low-incidence disabilities.
Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe, low-incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs of students. Include at least two specific needs for each selected moderate-severe, low-incidence disability and the required educational services and supports within a community setting.
Title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.
Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Use language appropriate to your audience. Include images, graphics, and examples to enhance the slideshow’s visual interest.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
