What's the difference between the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and the General Education curriculum? This complete guide for teachers and parents breaks down why the ECC is vital for students with visual impairments to succeed both in school and in life.Ever wonder why students who are blind or have low vision need an "extra" curriculum? We're demystifying the ECC, explaining how its focus on functional life skills works alongside the academic focus of the Gen Ed curriculum to fill crucial concept gaps caused by a lack of incidental learning.💡 CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro: Core Curriculum vs. Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)0:42 - Why an "Extra" Curriculum is Necessary for Blind Students1:17 - Defining the General Education Curriculum (Academics)2:01 - Special Education's Role (IEP & FAPE)2:54 - The ECC Explained: Overcoming the 90% Learning Gap3:14 - How "Incidental Learning" Creates Concept Gaps (The PB&J Example)4:56 - Key ECC Skills for Teachers to Know (Compensatory, Daily Living, AT)6:54 - Push-In vs. Pull-Out Services Explained9:26 - How ECC Pull-Outs Support General Academics10:29 - Connect with the Society of Exceptional Educators💡 In This Episode:Gen Ed vs. ECC: The Core Confusion ExplainedDefining the purpose of the standardized General Education curriculum and contrast it with the individualized, skills-based Expanded Core Curriculum for students with visual impairments.The "Why" Behind the ECC: Incidental Learning & Concept GapsDiscover why the fact that "90% of learning is visual" creates massive concept gaps for students with vision loss. Quick Recap into Key ECC AreasIntroduction to the essential skills taught within the ECC that are crucial for independence.Push-In vs. Pull-Out: How ECC Services are DeliveredUnderstand the practical side of specialized instruction. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL ICON 🔔 so you never miss out on our latest content and updates on education!📢 Join the Conversation!Have questions or tips of your own? Drop a comment below and let’s chat about it. ⬇️Thanks for watching, and see you in the next video! 👋🎉 Join the SEE Community – It's FREE! 🎉🌎 Why? So you can:✅ Meet educators who share your passion✅ Get exclusive teaching resources & strategies✅ Learn the latest in Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) & O&MRegister Here: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/ Struggling to support students with visual impairments? Get Your Free PDF Cheatsheet on how what educators should know to support their students with visual impairments: https://www.exceptionaleducators.us/5keys📅 ACADEMIC CALENDAR:Join the waitlist! "International Orientation & Mobility Online Symposium" | Conference for O&M Specialistshttps://www.orientationandmobilitysymposium.com💌 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://www.instagram.com/exceptionaleducators.ushttps://linkedin.com/company/exceptionaleducators-us

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