Here is a list of modifications and accommodations that should be helpful to teachers, parents and students. If you have an idea for a modification or accommodation that you think should be listed, please email Ms. Scherry at llscherry@cps.edu. Students may be entitled to these and more if noted in their individualized education plan:
You may be entitled to up to 50% extended time on homework, quizzes, and tests.
If the workload is too heavy, your parent may write Ms. Scherry a note explaining the situation for an additional extension. You should share this with Ms. Scherry during morning check-in time.
Your teacher may choose to remove 1-2 incorrect multiple choice responses on tests and quizzes.
Request to sit close to where the teacher instructs and/or by the Promethean board for better focus and class participation.
If it's not a calculation test or quiz, you may be able to use a calculator for math processes. You should know how to check a problem using the inverse operation.
If it's a worksheet or notes, you may highlight key points and supporting details.
Complete your graphic organizers as you read fiction and non-fiction for cause and effect; inferencing; identifying theme; connecting plot to climbing action, climax, falling action, resolution; etcetera.
Assistive Technology Positive Behavior Intervention
Highlighters Smile
Color Coding Wink
(ex. Folders and notebooks) Thumbs Up
Calculator High Five
Audiobooks Praise a specific good behavior
Number Line (+ and – numbers!) ‘Catch student behaving well’
Mult. + Div. or +/- Chart Behavior Chart
Graphic Organizers Behavior Contract
Computer / Internet Communication Notebook
Weighted Vest Good phone call home
(sensory weight) Handshake
Adaptive Chairs or Tables
Schedule
Visual prompts and hand signals
Phonics Software
Adapted Writing Utensils
(ex. Carpenters’ Pencils)
Timer
Graph Paper
Elevator for student mobility issues
Accommodation – An adjustment making a task more manageable; adjusting to unusual circumstances; the act of providing something to meet a need such as testing accommodations.
Modification –Changing or altering assignments, a grading scale, promotion and graduation criteria, and so on.
Accommodations and Interventions
Immediate Feedback
Don’t test or quiz on Mondays if possible
Quiet Place for Time Out
Reduce student workload as needed – Post assignments on board, website and have student record in a Homework Notebook
Manipulatives
Check for understanding (ex. have student summarize, retell) – “RULE OF 5”
Eliminate clutter (may lead to overstimulation)
Adapted readers
Teacher prepared notes
5-subject notebook organization system
Homework notebook
Models and visual displays
Give extra examples when introducing new vocabulary
Regular contact with parents
Proximity control
Quick breaks with opportunities to move or added structure during transitions
Explicit instruction
Increased modeling for students
Cooperative learning groups –BUT do not seat inclusion students together in one part of classroom!
Multisensory techniques
Oral responses or pictorial responses in lieu of written responses
1:1 when possible, small group, guided instruction regularly – utilize cooperative learning groups, STARS activities, Kagan Learning Groups and activities
Tests not assessing comprehension may be read to students with reading learning disabilities!
Extra set of books at home
Only call on student when hand is raised
Embed choices for correct response
Give instructions in simple, clear, concrete steps