A Guide to Responsive Teaching and Learning

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APSEA is committed to supporting the inclusive educational environments across Atlantic Canada by ensuring responsive teaching and learning guides the education of learners who are blind or visually impaired and/or Deaf or hard of hearing through equitable, accessible, culturally and linguistically responsive, appropriate and collaborative learning opportunities.

Table of Contents (ASL)

• Introduction
  • Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles
  • Scope
• Helpful Terminology and Definitions
• Scope of Responsibilities
• Tiered Systems of Support
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Comprehensive Assessment
• Responsive Teaching and Learning
  • APSEA Service Delivery Team
  • APSEA Program Planning Team
  • APSEA Programs & Services
    • In-Person Learning Opportunities
    • Virtual Learning Opportunities
    • In-Person Gatherings
  • Team Facilitation
  • Child-Focused & Family-Centered
• Team Structures
• References
• Appendix A: Instructional Planning Document
• Appendix B: Rubric for Program Planning
• Appendix C: Roles & Responsibilities
  • EST-DHH/BVI
  • EST-EL
  • Program Specialist – BVI or DHH
  • EST-Counsellor/Social Worker
  • EST - Access Technology (AT)
  • ESS – Orientation & Mobility (O&M)
  • ESS – American Sign Language (ASL)
  • ESS – Deaf Mentor
  • ESS – Mentor (BVI)
  • ESS – Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Educational Audiologist
  • Educational Interpreter (EI)
  • Educational Deaf Interpreter (EDI)
  • Educational Oral Interpreter (EOI)
  • Program Consultant – BVI or DHH
  • Supervisor of Programs – BVI or DHH
  • Coordinator of Programs – BVI or DHH (Atlantic Provinces)
  • Director of Programs

Resources

• Guide to Responsive Teaching and Learning (PDF)
• Guide Pour un Ensignement et un Apprentissage Adaptés (PDF)