Understanding the prevalence and causes of moderate to severe disabilities can be an overwhelming task for both families and educators. To prov

Must use original work and is due in 8 hours! Review rubic attached! MUST BE IN APA STYLE

Understanding the prevalence and causes of moderate to severe disabilities can be an overwhelming task for both families and educators. To provide developmentally appropriate instruction and support to these students, it is important for teachers to understand the definitions associated with a wide range of disabilities. Educators must also recognize how individual differences impact the creation of nurturing and productive learning environments. In addition to understanding these concepts, educators must also be able to describe and communicate to other professionals within the school setting about how specific moderate to severe diagnosed disabilities can impact student learning.

For this assignment, imagine you are a special education teacher in an elementary, middle or high school setting. Create a 10-12 slide digital presentation for an upcoming professional development for all school staff members. The presentation should creatively and accurately explain the definition, prevalence, and causes of moderate-severe disabilities.

Include the following in your presentation:

The age/grade level for whom the professional development is intended.
Definition of moderate-severe, low-incidence disabilities.
At least three examples of moderate-severe, low-incidence disabilities.
Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe, low-incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs of students. Include at least two specific needs for each selected moderate-severe, low-incidence disability and the required educational services and supports within a community setting.
Title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.

Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

Use language appropriate to your audience. Include images, graphics, and examples to enhance the slideshow’s visual interest.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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Professional Development Presentation: Definition, Prevalence, and Causes of

Moderate-Severe Disabilities – Rubric

Definitions of Moderate-Severe and Low-Incidence Disabilities 6 points

Criteria Description

Definitions of Moderate-Severe and Low-Incidence Disabilities

5. Target 6 points

Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are expertly written.

Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are excellent.

4. Acceptable 5.22 points

Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are sufficient.

Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are accurate.

3. Approaching 4.44 points

Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are lacking precision.

Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are weak.

2. Insufficient 4.14 points

Definitions of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are insufficient.

Examples of moderate-severe and low-incidence disabilities are erroneous.

1. No Submission 0 points

Not addressed.

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Prevalence and Causes 15 points

Criteria Description

Prevalence and Causes

5. Target 15 points

Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and

individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is thorough.

4. Acceptable 13.05 points

Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and

individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is clear and

complete.

3. Approaching 11.1 points

Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and

individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is partially

proficient.

2. Insufficient 10.35 points

Discussion of how understanding the prevalence and causes of developmental and

individual differences can be used to respond to the needs of students is

incomplete.

1. No Submission 0 points

Not addressed.

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Responding to Specific Student Needs 15 points

Criteria Description

Responding to Specific Student Needs

5. Target 15 points

Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-

incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs

of students is insightful.

4. Acceptable 13.05 points

Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-

incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs

of students is accurate.

3. Approaching 11.1 points

Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-

incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs

of students is overly simplistic.

2. Insufficient 10.35 points

Discussion of the prevalence and causes of each selected moderate-severe and low-

incidence disability and how that information can be used to respond to the needs

of students is imprecise.

1. No Submission 0 points

Not addressed.

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Educational Services and Supports within a Community Setting 15 points

Criteria Description

Educational Services and Supports within a Community Setting

5. Target 15 points

Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require

educational services and supports within a community setting is written expertly

and concisely.

4. Acceptable 13.05 points

Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require

educational services and supports within a community setting is written

competently.

3. Approaching 11.1 points

Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require

educational services and supports within a community setting is marginally

addressed.

2. Insufficient 10.35 points

Description of specific needs for each selected disability that would require

educational services and supports within a community setting is written

insufficiently.

1. No Submission 0 points

Not addressed.

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