Expanded Core Curriculum Tips and strategies for the classroom Summer Institute 2017 Phyllis McGowan Family Services & Transition Specialist Carla Morrow Extended Learning Programmer

Introductions Name School District Student characteristics What are hoping to learn today?

We are all more alike than different It's not about the nail

Objectives Develop an awareness of the need for specialized instruction for independent living skills. Learn the importance of teaching skill independence throughout the developmental years to prepare the student for the future. Discuss examples of vision specific activities to enhance student development. Learn how to adapt and modify activities to support student participation & learning.

21st Century skills

Experiential Learning

To experience is to learn

What is the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)?  

The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is the body of knowledge and skills that are needed by students with visual impairments due to their unique disability-specific needs. This intentional instruction compensates for decreased opportunities to learn incidentally through observation.

Independent Living

Teaching strategies Start young Simplify tasks Teach organizational skills Maintain consistency & routines Sequential teaching Task analysis and repetition Prioritize Allow for practice

Teaching strategies After assessing – target the skill to teach Give feedback Introduce any modifications or adaptations that will ease instruction of the skill or strengthen development Model Practice the skill Give verbal and physical feedback to assist the student Give homework to work on maintenance and generalization of the skill. Engage family members and peers so the student can gain realistic feedback from family and peers

Physical Education

Teaching strategies What to think about the student prior to teaching the skill … functional ability visual diagnoses sensory needs communication level of independence learning mode

Teaching strategies What to think about prior to teaching the activity/skill … Does pre-teaching need to occur? Safety precautions Is it functional/relevant? Does it promote independence? Does it promote socialization?

Recreation/Leisure (including PE and Recess) How to use creativity - 21st Century skill style Instructional kicking Instructional zipball

Motor Skills and Movement Teaching Gross Motor Skill Development for Children with Visually Impairments Staff training for Physical Educators Working with Children with Visual Impairments

Development of Leisure interests and hobbies

ACTIVITY 5 Groups (6-7 persons per group) You will have 10 minutes to work on a specific skill which you then will provide the instruction to the group for 3-4 minutes. Group A – core and divide an apple Group B - apply a bandage Group C – fold currency Group D – clean a surface Group E – measure dry ingredients

What is Extended Learning ? Because children who are blind or have low vision often do not bring the same visual experiences to the learning environment, it is very likely that all of their curriculum needs will not be met without planned, sequential, direct instruction by individuals who understand their learning style. Students with visual impairments need the Expanded Core Curriculum in addition to the Core Academic Curriculum of general education. The ECC should be used as a framework for assessing students, planning individual goals and providing instruction. The Statewide System for Vision Services offers Extended Learning Opportunities on evenings and weekends at locations near your home. There are many Extended Learning Opportunities and each address different areas of the ECC. 

North Central Association of Schools for the Blind South Dakota – Minnesota – Illinois – Wisconsin – Missouri – Indiana – Ohio – Tennessee – Kentucky – Iowa – Arkansas - Kansas Track & Field Swimming Goalball Wrestling Forensics

Resources and information Iowa Educational Services for Blind and Visually Impaired www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us Texas School for the Blind www.tsbvi.edu Perkins School for the Blind www.perkins.org Washington School for the Blind Video Clips https://www.wssb.wa.gov/wp/welcome-to-wssb/services/video-clips/ Iowa Department for the Blind https://blind.iowa.gov/ United States Association of Blind Athletes http://usaba.org/ Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deaf Blindness: Foundation of Instruction Lauren J. Lieberman, Paul E. Ponchillia and Susan V. Ponchillia Quick & Easy – Expanded Core Curriculum APH Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, March 2007 The Need for Health Promotion for Adults Who Are Visually Impaired Michele Capella-McDonnall

What do I do if I need assistance with a student? IESBVI provides consultation and support in the following areas: Jennifer Bliss, Science Consultant Susan Brennan, Deaf/Blind Consultant Chad Brown, Assistive Technology Consultant Dick Dunkelberger, Instructional Support Technician Sara Larkin, Math Consultant Phyllis McGowan, Family Services & Transition Specialist Carla Morrow, Extended Learning Programmer Susan Rolinger, Director of Extended Learning Susan Shanahan, Library Assistant III Chris Short, Literacy Consultant Cindy White-Botello, Special Education Consultant

Questions Thanks and have a great school year!