Material Organization

Below are some recommended strategies to support the organization of materials.

Please review these techniques to identify what may be the next best step!

• Consider how to help the student organize assignments and deadlines. For instance, a teacher could help the student create folders and subfolders on their Chromebook to keep assignments organized by subject. The teacher could also help the student keep track of assignments and deadlines by using an electronic agenda book, to-do list organizer, calendar, and/or send personalized reminders.

• Suggest that caregivers identify a homework space with a dedicated place for all the necessary materials. Caregivers should take student preferences into account, but should try to select a space that is free of clutter and distractions. With some preparation, portable homework stations or study corrals could be created that both limit clutter and provide students with flexibility and choice.

Many Google Chrome extensions and apps have been developed to support organization. These could be found in the Chrome web store or App store. If you are suggesting that a student use one of these tools, make sure that you explicitly teach the student and/or caregiver how to use the feature. Depending on the student’s needs, these may be helpful:

• TickTick by Tick Tick Team (organization and planning tool, including to do lists and reminders)

• myHomework Student Planner by myhomeworkapp.com (digital student planner that helps track homework, tests and assignments)