This is a review of how an ARC must use the Kentucky Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines to determine if a student is eligible to participate in the alternate assessment.
When you are ready to begin click Topic 2.1.
Archives: Lessons
Lesson 1: Purpose and Overview of the Participation Guidelines
The Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines are intended to help guide an ARC in determining whether the Kentucky Alternate Assessment (Alternate K-Prep) based on alternate achievement standards, is the most appropriate assessment for an individual student with the most significant cognitive disability.
ARCs must consider a student’s individual characteristics when determining whether a student with a disability should participate in the general assessment with or without accommodations, or in an alternate assessment. This document outlines steps that an ARC should take in determining whether participating in the alternate assessment is appropriate for a student. Those steps include:
(a) reviewing student records, progress monitoring data and important information across multiple school years and multiple settings (e.g., school, home, community) and
(b) determining whether the student fits all the required criteria for participating in the alternate assessment as outlined in the participation guidelines document form.
To continue with the course, click Topic 1.1 below.
Lesson 2: Defining Culture
Carla: ”Including people of all cultures is a requirement for DD Council work. But what is culture? What influences culture for different groups of people? Let’s take a closer look at these questions to better understand the different factors that make up culture. Select “Topic 1” below to continue.”
Lesson 1: Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) Definitions
Carla: “The DD Act provides the meaning of culturally competent, unserved and underserved, and minority participation. Let’s explore some of these terms to understand what they mean, and why they are important for DD Councils to know. Select the first topic below to continue.”
Start Here – Introduction and Contact
Course Overview: Welcome! This course provides Council staff, members, and other participants with an overview of cultural and linguistic competence for DD Councils.
We will focus on the following:
- DD Act Definitions
- Culture
- Organizational Culture
- Cultural Competence
- Linguistic Competence
- Equity in DD Council work
- How different forms of discrimination intersect
- Reporting on diversity efforts
Course Objectives:
In this course, you will:
- Define culture and organizational culture.
- Explain culture and organizational culture in the work of DD Councils.
- Identify groups that are unserved and underserved.
- Define cultural and linguistic competence.
- Identify the difference between equity and equality.
Meet Carla
Carla: “Hi, I’m Carla. I’m here to learn about cultural and linguistic competence for DD Councils. DD Council staff and members should understand that services and support must be provided in a way that considers the cultural differences of the people they serve. We will take a look at what this means and the responsibilities of DD Councils. But first, let’s consider our own culture. Select the Think Spot below to continue.”
Synchronous Hybrid Training – June 2022
Zoom Recording
Discussion Forum
Use this space to continue our conversation on Synchronous Hybrid Training, so that we support each other in this work. Ask/answer questions, share successes and challenges, and respond to each other!
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Introduction
Course Overview
Welcome to the Disability 101 training for Adaptive Martial Arts! This training is meant to provide an overview on how martial arts programs can support people with disabilities by creating programs and classes that are maximally inclusive for every one. This training is possible through the Adaptive Martial Arts Association’s (AMAA) partnership with the Kentucky Inclusive Health Collaborative and the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky.
This video provides a quick overview of AMAA in addition to an overview of our project.
Course Objectives: As a result of this training, learners will be able to
1. Explain and discuss the definition of disability, disability etiquette, and barriers to inclusion.
2. Utilize principles of Universal Design to make my program more inclusive
3. Understand how to create and implement a maximally inclusive adaptive martial arts program.
AMAA Website
Protein: Final Thoughts
Protein is found throughout our bodies. It’s in our muscles, bones, skin, hair and every other body part or tissue that makes us us. This course has taught us just how important protein is for our health. It’s that much more important for those among us who are more vulnerable – namely, the elderly. There’s a great deal of information in this course, so come back to it often as a refresher as you prepare or think about the food you are serving to seniors – and even about your own diets. After all, everyone’s good health is important. There are so many who are depending on you. Stay healthy.
Protein: Main Lesson
Protein: An Introduction
This course is about the importance of protein in the diet for the elderly. Much has been made of fad diets. One day, a certain food is good for you and the next day they tell you that it’s not so good for you and that you should cut it out of your diet. That is not the case with proteins. This course will give you an in-depth look at why protein is so important in the diets of seniors and will delve into why meeting these protein needs is important to their health and how to make meeting those needs easier.
In the course you will learn about:
Protein basics
What protein is made of
Protein and nutrition labels
How much protein is adequate
Protein sources
And much more…
This course is being taught by our faculty member Abbi Brown. Abbi is a Registered Dietitian and Medical Professional Liaison at Lemond Nutrition, an out-patient nutrition counseling facility in Dallas, Texas. Abbi is passionate about helping all individuals achieve their health and wellness goals at any stage in their life. She also works closely with pediatric patients, specifically with eating disorders. Outside of being a dietitian, Abbi is a Certified Personal Trainer and enjoys educating individuals on the various forms of activity and how to appropriately incorporate enjoyable exercise.
Vitamin D & Calcium: Final Thoughts
So, all those years when they told us about drinking our milk to strengthen our bones that was really only just a small part of why Vitamin D and Calcium are so important. They are not just for bones, but also for muscle function and aiding in producing a strong immune system. And, in order to get a sufficient amount of Vitamin D and Calcium there are so many food items from which to choose other than milk. Let’s go grab some almonds and go for a walk.
Lesson
Vitamin D & Calcium: Main Lesson
Vitamin D & Calcium: An Introduction
We hear a great deal about calcium throughout our lifetime. When we are young our parents always remind us to drink our milk because we need to make sure our bones and our teeth are strong and healthy. We hear that over and over again. But, we must also remember that our need for Vitamin D and Calcium increase the older we get.
In this course, our faculty member, Abbi Brown, will show us why Vitamin D and Calcium are essential nutrients. She will show us how to increase Vitamin D and Calcium in meals and also in snacks. And, for our seniors who are looking to you for good nutrition, she will show you sources of Vitamin D and Calcium to include in your meals.