“Compensatory Access includes skills related to accessing information in the world, the ability to communicate, and literacy.” (Allman, Carol B., et al. ECC Essentials: Teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum to Students with Visual Impairments. APH Press, 2014.)
The goal is for the student to have equal access to the core curriculum and the school environment. (Foundations of Education: Instructional Strategies, Third Edition, Volume 2 Chapter 11)
I can interpret a tactile graphic/manipulative and evaluate its effectiveness
Know. Understand. Do.
A framework to guide learning activities
Know (K): Tends to be binary. Either you know it or you don’t. Examples: Facts &
Dates, Definitions, People & Places
Understand (U): Is a continuum; from novice to advanced. Examples: Big Ideas,
Essential Questions, Generalizations.
Do (D): Show they understand and the application of skills/content.
Resources
- Michigan Department of Education low incidence outreach
- Compensatory Skills and ECC Perkins School for the Blind
To submit for the monthly ECC Challenge
Complete this month’s ECC Challenge Worksheet, noting which activities were completed.
Submit this worksheet to the MSB Outreach ECC Challenge Form.
Find the link on the TVI Portal, Eyes on Maryland Newsletter and the MSB website.
The student and teacher will be entered into this month’s raffle!
