Services for Children With Cognitive Disabilities

Eligibility

Cognitive Disability (CD) services are for students who exhibit significant delays in measured intelligence, adaptive functioning, and academic functioning.

The current eligibility criteria for cognitive disabilities under state law is found at PI 11.36 (1), Wis. Admin. Code. Requirements related to the need for special education are at PI 11.35, Wis. Admin. Code.

• CD Criteria Evaluation Guide (08/02)
• eligibility criteria checklist - Word Fillable - Spanish-Fillable
• CD Powerpoint Presentation
• Comparison Chart for Wisconsin Eligibility Criteria for CD
• Resource List (Adaptive Behavior Evaluation Tools)
• Need for Special Education - Sample Form

Programming

Students with CD are educated using a variety of educational program options according to the individual needs of each student. These may include self-contained programming, individual and small group programming in regular/special education classrooms and through cooperative/collaborative teaching arrangements between regular and special education teachers.

The statewide child count data as of October 2011, indicated that there were approximately 9,109 students with CD as their primary disability.

Training

This year’s Cognitive Disabilities Conference titled, “Teaching and Instruction - Meeting the Academic Needs of Students with Cognitive Disabilities” will be held August, 14-15, 2012 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI. Key note speakers will include Dr. Penelope Hatch from the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Literacy) and Dr. Chris Cain, Associate Professor, Mars Hill College, North Carolina (Mathematics). Alan Sheinker, Ed. D., Associate Project Director of the Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium will also keynote this year’s conference sharing recent information from the Consortium regarding alternate achievement standards and formative and summative alternate assessments being developed. To register, please click the button below:

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Please contact Kathy Trotta at Kathleen.Trotta@dpi.wi.gov or by phone at (608) 266-6981 or Erin Faasuamalie at Erin.Faasuamalie@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-1785 with questions.

Collaborative PST Meeting
The Collaborative Program Support Teacher (PST) Meeting for Autism, CD, EDB, OHI, OI, and TBI will be held October 4-5, 2012 at the Heidel House in Green Lake, WI. The keynote speaker will be Paula Kluth. Paula is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Watch for more conference information in future emails and web updates. Please contact Judy Sullivan at Judy.Sullivan@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-9175 with other questions.

19th Annual State-Wide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education will be held at the Westwood Conference Center in Wausau, WI on July 23-25, 2012. This Institute is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Inclusion Institute, Inc. Key note speakers are Dr. William Henderson and Bridget and Nancy Brown. Dr. Henderson will share effective strategies that promote inclusion, focusing on culture, instruction, staffing & collaboration. Together, Nancy and Bridget inspire people to dwell in the possibilities and they provide powerful tools and strategies for a successful journey. For registration, graduate credits information and any questions related to the Institute, please call me at 414-881-8101, e-mail Beloin@att.net, or http://www.BeloinandBrandl.com. Graduate credits will be offered through Cardinal Stritch University. Consider inviting a paraprofessional, parent, or fellow colleague to attend with you. We look forward to seeing you at the 19th Annual State-Wide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education!

Training Materials

The Spring 2012 Cognitive Disabilities Program Support Teacher Meeting was held April 12, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza in Madison, WI.

Meeting Agenda

Curriculum Development for Students with Cognitive Disabilities
      Denise Clark and Stacey Skoning, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Assessing the English Proficiency of English Learners with Disabilities
      Audrey Lesondak, Department of Public Instruction, Office of Educational Accountability

The Future of Alternate Achievement Standards and Alternate Assessment in Wisconsin
      Kristen Burton, Department of Public Instruction, Office of Educational Accountability
      Erin Faasuamalie, Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education

Seclusion and Restraint
      Marge Resan, Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education
Addressing The Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint in Schools: 2011 Wisconsin Act 125 Requirements (4/2012)

Additional Materials/Resources

Wisconsin Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning

Wisconsin Adaptive Skills Resource Guide

For questions about this information, contact Erin Faasuamalie (608) 266-1785

Last updated on 5/14/2012 4:21:46 PM