Supports

We can categorize the strategies for students to use to be successful. Not all strategies are applicable to everyone.

Accommodations

These are strategies exclusive to our students with IEPs. Teachers are to implement all accommodations into their teaching practice as they are applicable to the subject area.

Universal Supports

These are strategies that ALL students can access. If multiple universal supports need to be in place, it is recommended that your guidance counsellor become involved in the conversation. (see Course Support>Classroom Strategies for some examples)

Targeted Tier 1 Universal Supports

These strategies are in place as a result of conversations between a guidance counsellor, social worker, LST, parent and/or student. Teachers are aware that the learning needs of the student are changing.

Universal Supports

Program and Assessment

Alternative scheduling during less structured times
Applied behaviour analysis methods implemented
Organizational tools have been incorporated

Communication

Verbal instruction in chunked

Visual Supports

Visual Schedule
Visual Prompts
Visual Cue
Break Indications
Visual Strategies ( visual timer)

Environmental Supports

Physical Layout of classroom
Specialized Equipment
Accessibility to all areas of school
Sensory areas
Designated location for alternative programming
A response team

Social Supports

Daily opportunities to promote social interaction with peers
Cues to facilitate social interaction

Medical/Physical Considerations

School emergency procedures in place
Medical emergency procedures in place
A plan in place with respect to required training

The Tiered Approach

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