This resource is under construction with updates to help educators in supporting students with diverse needs across Alabama!
Visual supports
Use of tools, such as a calculator or table of math facts
Seating in close proximity to the teacher and away from distractions
Use of manipulatives
Color contrast overlays
Color-coded manuals, outlines and maps
Visual timers
Advance notice of changes of routine or activity
Provide for daily incremental success opportunities
Small group and one-on-one instruction
Multiple opportunities to practice skills in a variety of different settings
Physical and verbal prompting
Simplify directions and/or break up into “chunks”
Use short, simple sentences and repetition
Call students by name before asking questions
Work with fewer items per page/line and a larger font
Read directions aloud
Use concrete examples, demonstration, and think-alouds
Avoid use of jargon or complex terminology
Support instruction using audio-books, movies, videos, and digital media
Allow additional processing time
Use of word processor
Text-to-speech software
Respond via sign language, picture symbols, or a communication device
Dictate answers to a scribe
Use a digital spellchecker
Capture responses on audio/video recorder