#FunFactFriday #DidYouKnow
Myth or Fact?
MYTH #7:
Cognitive assessments (or a minimum IQ score) are necessary for academic goals and instruction.
FACT:
🎉The Truth Is...
✅ IEP goals and service areas—including academic, adaptive, social, and functional skills—should be aligned to grade-level learning standards and reflect student needs. They should not be determined by a single test score or measure.
✅Students with significant cognitive disabilities should have access and exposure to age-appropriate, grade-level content in addition to instruction that meets their functional and adaptive needs.
✅ Online IEP systems used by districts should offer case managers flexibility to individualize service areas. For example, IEP service areas should not have "locked" categories that only map back to the evaluation
STRATEGIES FOR DISPELLING THE MYTH:
💫Plan instruction based on grade-level standards and utilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make general education lessons accessible and effective for all.
💫Identify natural learning opportunities during general education transitions/routines and maximize these embedded opportunities to teach adaptive skills using effective instructional strategies.
💫Special curriculum resources used for students with the most significant disabilities should be based on peer-reviewed research and aligned to the student’s enrolled grade-level content.
💫Provide training to support IEP teams (including parents) on how to write inclusive, standards-aligned IEPs and IEP goals.
EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE FACTS:
-Federal education laws require that students with the most significant cognitive disabilities receive instruction in the same grade-level content as all other students, although the achievement expected on grade-level content can be reduced in breadth, depth, and complexity.
-OSERS Policy Guidance on Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
-OSPI assessment resources: Guidance for IEP Teams: Student Participation in Statewide Assessments; WA-AIM Access Point Frameworks
-TIES Center Brief #4: Providing Meaningful General Education Curriculum Access to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
-TIES Center Resource: Comprehensive Educational Planning tool
OSPI Publication "Myths-Facts-Inclusionary-Practices"
https://ospi.k12.wa.us
🚀 Find Your Career Pathway! #BuildYourFuture
Not sure what you want to do after high school? That’s okay—exploring starts here! At NCTA, you can discover hands-on programs in healthcare, trades, maritime, technology, culinary arts, and more.
Your pathway to college, apprenticeships, or a career begins with real-world experience today. 🌟
👉 Explore your options. Apply now and start building your future! There is a place for YOU here @ NCTA!
Apply Today! https://ncta.smapply.io/
Many of our courses still have openings and some open up during the first few weeks of the year! Don't miss the opportunity to get a jump start on your future career pathway!
#CareerReady #FutureFocused #HandsOnLearning
#SkillsForSuccess #CareerPathways #skilledtrades #CTE #STEM
Welcome back, NCTA students—let’s make this year unforgettable. 💼✨
#NCTA #BackToSchool #DayOne
💫Meet our Schools!💫
Introducing 🌟NEWTech Prep!🌟 Located in Spokane📍
Learn More!
📱 509.354.7470
📩 Patrickl@spokaneschools.org
📍 4141 N Regal St.Spokane, WA 99207
🌐 www.ConnectWithNEWTech.com
Washington State Skills Centers are an integral part of the education K-12 system, operating as an extension of the high schools within a local region. The primary purpose of Skills Centers is to give students the academic and work skills to successfully enter the job market or advanced education and training. Skills Centers provide cost-effective, quality job training in programs that would be too expensive to offer at every high school.
Did you know there are 17 Skills Centers in WA state? We will be introducing all of our skills centers over the next few week! To learn more #followalong!
Our Mission
✅Our mission ensures that all students acquire leadership, academic, and industry-defined skills and are prepared for all post-secondary options after high school.
Our Vision
✅Skills Centers are regional secondary schools that provide extended, industry-defined technical education preferred for its high quality, flexibility and advantages for workforce placement and advancement.
Our Goals
1️⃣School Reform: To position Skills Centers as key partners with school districts, resulting in increased student achievement in an ever-changing school reform environment.
2️⃣Data-driven Decision-making: To implement data systems that drive continuous improvement.
3️⃣Legislation/Funding Initiative: To preserve and expand funding for Skills Center cooperatives during the Legislative Session.
4️⃣Long-term Capital Funding: To develop and incorporate into State Board of Education/Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction policy/rules language for future capital construction needs.
5️⃣Marketing: To develop understanding among stakeholders of the benefits provided by a Skills Center education.
To learn more and see a full list of our schools and program options check out our website!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
New Market Skills Center #meetourschools #skillscenters #washington #EducationMatters #purpose #passion #purposewithpassion #CTE
#summerschool #vettech
For any new students this year, please note that Tri-Tech does not follow the KSD calendar exactly. We try to align our schedule as best we can with all of our 8 sending school districts which is why our calendar differs.
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back to the 2025-2026 school year!!🎶
Or if this is your first year at SVT...we are SO happy to have you as an Innovator. We are on "A" schedule today which means periods 1,3,5,and 7 starting at 7:50 am. We posted the schedule yesterday...we will be sure to "pin" it to our social media sites soon; it is already on our website too.
Have an awesome day!
PS- Did you see our stories post yesterday?!? It was National Dog Day and we shared a few SVT dog pictures, that we had on hand. If you want your dog featured in a fun little post where we can show more of our SVT dogs-message us your name and your dogs name (or if you don't want your name-just your dogs is fine). This of course is not required and just a fun little way to build community. I think we missed cat day, we will have to do that when it comes around next! 🐕🐾🐶🐕🦺
#svt #wearesvt #cvsdcommunity #wearecvsd #cvsd #firstdayofschool
Today is the first day of school for Tri-Tech.
We are so excited to see everyone! Here are just a few reminders for the big day:
AM Session is 8:00am - 10:30am
*PM Session is 11:30am - 2:00pm
Our main building is in the process of being remodeled this school year so we have classes at our main campus as well as 3 satellite locations. Please make sure and check where your program is located this year.
Tri-Tech Main Campus: 5929 W Metaline Ave. Kennewick
Programs: Auto Body, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Cyber Security, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Pre-Electrical, Pre-Medical Assisting, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Vet
Fruitland Campus: 201 S Garfield St. Kennewick
Programs: Dental Assisting, Digital Arts & Filmmaking, Early Childhood Education, Video Game Design
CBC Campus: 2600 N 20th Ave. V Building Pasco
Programs: Auto Systems, Diesel Technology, Welding Technology
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology: 23 W 1st Ave. Kennewick
*Please note, cosmetology PM Session is 12:00pm - 3:00pm
We loved seeing our students faces at Back to School Night last night... fun to meet our new/incoming students!
Last picture is the 25-26 school year schedule, which you will also find on our website spokanevalleytech.org.
Today will be A schedule like normal, Thursday will be B, and Friday is C.
Students- if you are lost or confused, do not hesitate to ask a teacher or staff member for help. We are here to assist you!!
🚀 Welcome Back to School! 🚀 Today is the big day!
A new year means new opportunities to explore your career pathway. Whether you’re diving into Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Automotive, Welding, or Maritime, we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve this year at NCTA!
Here’s to learning skills today that will shape your tomorrow. 💼✨
#CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #NCTA
Don't Forget to set some new goals for this new year!
🌟 Set Your Goals. Build Your Future. 🌟
At NCTA, we believe every student has the potential to achieve something great. That’s why we focus on goal setting—helping you:
✅ Identify your strengths
✅ Explore career pathways
✅ Create an action plan for success
✅ Stay motivated with real-world experiences
Your goals today shape the opportunities you’ll have tomorrow.
Let NCTA help you take the first step toward a career you love. 💼✨
#FutureReady #GoalSetting #CareerPathways
