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

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

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

4. 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.

5. 21st Century skills

6. Experiential Learning

7. To experience is to learn

8. What is the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)?

9. 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.

10. Independent Living

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

12. 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

13. Physical Education

15. 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

16. 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?

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

18. 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

19. Development of Leisure interests and hobbies

20. 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

21. 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. 

22. 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

23. Resources and information
Iowa Educational Services for Blind and Visually Impaired
Texas School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind
Washington School for the Blind Video Clips
Iowa Department for the Blind
United States Association of Blind Athletes
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 The Need for Health Promotion for Adults Who Are Visually Impaired Michele Capella-McDonnall

24. 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

25. Questions
Thanks and have a great school year!