Post schedules, directions, class rules, and expectations; make sure the student sees them.
Have a daily routine that changes as little as possible.
Provide folders and a basket of supplies to keep the student’s desk organized.
Give step-by-step instructions and have the student repeat them.
Use attention-getting phrases like, “This is important to know because….”
Say directions, assignments, and schedules out loud.
Check in frequently to make sure the student understands the work.
Give simple and concrete written and spoken directions.
Grade based on work completed, not points off for work not completed.
Let the student use speech-to-text (dictation) technology for writing.
Highlight key words and ideas on worksheets.
Give a short review or connection to a previous lesson before teaching.
Allow different ways to answer questions, like circling or saying them.
Provide a rubric that describes the elements of a successful assignment.
Share the test format ahead of time so the student can focus on content.
Give the student an outline of the lesson.
Give notice (when possible) about schedule changes.
Use organizers and mind-mapping software.
Help the student create a daily to-do list to track assignments.
Use an assignment notebook.
Provide an extra set of books for the student to keep at home.
Break down big projects into smaller pieces with more deadlines.
Provide colored strips to place under sentences or equations when reading.