Interpersonal Interactions & Participation

Each module in the Professional Development Alternatives for Exceptional Student Educators Program has been developed to provide the user with the most current information available. The activities and assignments have been designed with the adult learner in mind and are based on the following Florida's Exceptional Student Education Competencies, established July, 2002

Knowledge of skills related to teaching interpersonal interactions and participation skills

• Select appropriate instructional procedures for teaching adaptive life skills based on observations, ecological assessments, family interviews, and other student information.
  
• Identify the legal requirements and ethical principles regarding the assessment of students with disabilities (e.g., confidentiality, adherence to test protocols, and appropriateness of assessment for student needs).
  
• Identify skills necessary for students with disabilities to engage in self-determination and self-advocacy.