Helping Every Educator Support Students with Significant Disabilities: Aligning Instruction with State Standards

Providing meaningful and high-quality instruction for students with significant disabilities in a general education classroom can be challenging. This session offers a practical introduction for educators and teams unfamiliar with the NSCAS Alternative Assessment and extended indicators. Participants will learn: Who qualifies for the NSCAS Alternative Assessment and the process for determining eligibility. What extended indicators are and how they align with grade-level standards to create accessible learning targets for students. How to use instructional support documents to design activities and lessons that align with extended indicators and support student progress.