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Resources to Assist Families with Virtual and Remote Learning - December 4, 2020

New Videos for Families of Children with Significant Cognitive Disabilities on Supporting Learning at Home

The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) and the TIES Center at the University of Minnesota have jointly developed a series of videos for parents on various aspects of supporting the learning of children with significant cognitive disabilities at home. The first four of these videos are linked below.

Helping Your Child with Routines at Home

Helping Your Child with the Foundations of Communication at Home

Helping Your Child with Communication at Home

Helping Your Child with Academics

In addition to parents and educators, other audiences will find the videos useful as they work with parents and families. Each video focuses on three key questions: Why is it important to focus on this with my child at home? How can I do this at home? What support can I ask for from my child’s school? These videos help families learn ways to support the learning of their children with significant cognitive disabilities at home and have conversations with teachers to link home-school supports.

Remote Learning Guidance for Students with Complex Learning Needs Students with disabilities often have complex needs regarding accessing the curriculum, especially in a remote environment. The purpose of Supporting Students with Complex Needs in Virtual and Remote Learning Environments is to help families identify ways they can work with educators to provide instruction and support to students with complex needs. Family-school collaboration is critical to remote learning.