Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction support ALL students, but some students may require more intensive, targeted support.
For students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP), the list of accommodations identifies what supports may be most beneficial, but is not exhaustive. Educators are encouraged to consult with students, caregivers, and Special Education staff when additional support is needed to accommodate student learning needs.
A student's IEP can be accessed through the S4S system. For more information see the WRDSB Special Education staff page.
Use this searchable database to search for a term that describes a student's diagnosis. Find out more about what the term means as well as sample accommodations to use to support the student.
Use this searchable database below to search for an accommodation in a student's IEP. Find out more about what the accommodation means as well as examples for how to implement it in a Thinking Classroom.
Accessibility tools such as Read and Write, Equatio and Orbit Note are good for all and necessary for some.
Teaching all students how to use these tools and incorporating their use into the regular classroom environment provides students with an opportunity to choose tools that meet their individual learning needs.
Check out the wide range of resources and supports for staff offered by the Assistive Technology Team.