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Smith, Pamela D.; Gast, David L.; Logan, Kent R.; Jacobs, Heidi A. – Exceptionality, 2001
This article describes a process for customizing instruction for students with profound multiple disabilities that has been used to design instructional programs and maximize attainment of functional outcomes. The process focuses on collaborative teamwork and problem solving to design and implement instructional programs and includes five major…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach

Downing, June E. – Exceptionality, 2001
The importance of communication skills for students with the most significant disabilities is highlighted. Specific attention is paid to the need to recognize and understand unconventional means of communication. Ideas for augmenting the student's communicative efforts are provided, and the critical importance of team collaboration is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Communication

Myles, Brenda Smith; Ormsbee, Christine K.; Simpson, Richard L. – Exceptionality, 1997
Reflects on a study involving 92 general educators and 114 special educators that examined perceptions of actual and preferred preassessment-related team activities and team members. Discusses commonalities between preassessment and educational reform, provides an overview of the importance of preassessment, and outlines a model for preassessment.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Disabilities, Educational Innovation, Educational Planning