Course description
Webinar Description:
Are you working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities—including multiple disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism—and who may be nonspeaking or use AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)? Have your students been working on early counting skills—such as number names, the count sequence, one-to-one correspondence, and cardinality—for several years?
Early counting is a crucial foundation for mathematical understanding and a strong predictor of future academic success. Yet, for many students with significant cognitive disabilities, mastering the skills needed to count from 1 to 10 and beyond remains a challenge, even through high school.
In this webinar, math consultant Kim Snowball will present a 15-minute, research-based instructional routine designed specifically for teaching early counting to students with significant cognitive disabilities. Based on the work of Greer and Erickson (2019) and adapted by Kim and her colleagues at NKCES, this structured, multi-step routine provides a flexible and effective approach to delivering high-quality, meaningful instruction.
The session will include:
- A step-by-step breakdown of the early counting instructional routine
- Video examples demonstrating implementation in real classrooms
- Free, ready-to-use resources, including printable communication boards
- Research support for the instructional approach
- Access to additional tools and instructional videos
Whether you're a special educator, paraeducator, or support staff, this session will provide practical strategies and materials to help your students develop foundational math skills in a way that is accessible, engaging, and evidence-based.
Learning Objectives
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe 5 early counting skills: knowing number names, the count sequence, one-to-one correspondence, and cardinality
- Describe evidence-based research strategies for teaching early counting to students with significant cognitive disabilities
- Follow a 15-minute instructional routine for early counting instruction
Presenter Information:
Kim Snowball, M.S. Ed., is an experienced mathematics education consultant and instructional coach currently serving as a Math Specialist at the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES). With a strong background in supporting both general and special education teachers, Kim focuses on implementing evidence-based math instruction, particularly in secondary settings.
Kim is deeply committed to helping educators design and deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) that meets the diverse learning needs of all students. Through her work at NKCES, Kim provides instructional resources, coaching, and leadership for regional cadres of educators, helping bridge the gap between research-based strategies and practical classroom application. Her work empowers teachers to create math classrooms that are engaging, inclusive, and driven by high-quality instructional practices.
She shares professional resources through the NKCES Google Sites Teaching Tips, NKCES Google Sites Mathematics, and her YouTube page.
Refund Policy
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.
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Live Q&A will follow the webinar.