The Response to Intervention (RTI) framework includes a tiered support model to determine the level of interventions and strategies students with disabilities require to succeed academically and behaviorally. Congruently, embedded in the RTI framework are accommodations and modifications made to the environment, curriculum, instruction or assessment for students with disabilities to be successful learners. The resources in this section focus on RTI tiered intervention supports (including resources for RTI supports for students in grades K-8 in reading and Mathematics) and accommodations and modifications, including assistive technology.
This infographic guide specifically delineates the multi-tiered RTI supports for instruction for students with disabilities.
In chart form, this article clearly delineates the difference between accommodations and modifications in relation to classroom instruction, testing, and the inclusion of students in non-academic subjects (art, music).
This YouTube video explores the impact of breaks during the school day which research has shown to increase productivity, cognitive function and social skills in children.
This article offers several strategies and modifications (including visuals) to support success for students with special needs.
Examples (and visuals) from Asssistive Technology for Education offers an array of assistive technology devices and software recommended for use by students with disabilities.
This Reading Rockets resource identifies links to additional assistive technology resources, including those for literacy. The video highlights the importance of assistive technology use by students with IESPs and students who demonstrate learning and cognitive challenges.
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities article describes “high tech” devices and software technology recommended to assist students who struggle with writing.
Understood provides a graphic organizer for student writing.
A handy checklist for teachers on the many ways to make accommodations for students.
A handy breakdown for teachers on the different types of accommodations that students with a particular with classification may need.
+ detailed descriptions of classifications when you click on each one from the site
Some additional accommodations that are easy to implement in the classroom.
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