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Live Binder and Guidebook
Live Binder and Guidebook
For Diversified Learners
For Diversified Learners
Guidance for Support of Exceptional Learners in Catholic Schools
Every student is a child of God, and is deserving of an opportunity for the best Catholic education possible. The overall mission of Catholic education is to teach the gospel and to model Jesus Christ. Catholic education in the Diocese of Phoenix exists to support and complement the parents in their responsibility to be the primary educators of their children and to assist students to grow into the fullness of life in Jesus. In working with parents to develop and monitor appropriate plans, we believe that we can serve students, whether typical in intellect and development or exceptional in these regards, in our Catholic school environment. Partnership between family and school, with the best interest of the community as a whole and the individual child, can make it possible for our Catholic schools to serve all children and families that wish to receive a Catholic education.
The Diocese has created a Guidebook to Diversified Learners as well as an Exceptional Learner Live Binder. This Guidebook breaks down accommodations vs. modifications, different possible diagnosis and how they may look in the classroom, and tips for educators. The Live Binder has more links and resources to differentiate instruction for all learners.
The Diocese has created a Guidebook to Diversified Learners as well as an Exceptional Learner Live Binder. This Guidebook breaks down accommodations vs. modifications, different possible diagnosis and how they may look in the classroom, and tips for educators. The Live Binder has more links and resources to differentiate instruction for all learners.
Apps That May Help Exceptional Learners
Apps That May Help Exceptional Learners
Check out these links for some suggestions of Apps available.
7 Must Have Apps and Tools for Students With Disabilities
Helpful Apps for Students on the Autism Spectrum
Special Ed Apps with descriptions/prices/reviews
25 Apps and Sites for Gifted and Talented Kids
Read & Write extension on Chrome
Read Aloud extension on Chrome
Here are a few suggestions to try when working with students with Exceptional needs
Here are a few suggestions to try when working with students with Exceptional needs
- Use lots of detail and examples. Paint a mental picture
2. Use mnemonics and or a rhyme to help with memorization
3. Utilize multi-sensory techniques. Touch, sight, and hearing
Example: cut the letters out of sandpaper and trace the scratchy surface while saying the letter names and then the word. Write letters or numbers in the air.
What is multi-sensory in spelling? 1. Say it. 2. Tap it out. 3. Count it out. 4. Spell it out and read. 5. Visualize and draw 6. air write the word
4. Repetition of new words, facts, vocabulary, or topics
5. Utilize books on tape - public library, YouTube, Epic!, iTunes, Learning Ally
6. Structured and systematic exposure to rules and patterns for spelling
7. Work on working memory - play matching games, memory games,
8. Mental math is difficult, have them use graph paper to write down steps and keep organized and utilize manipulates
9. Break tasks down into small easily remembered pieces of information.
10. If visual memory is poor, keep copying to a minimum. Notes or handouts are far more useful.
11. Provide warning of any impending change of routine, or switch of activity.
12. Using various means of presentation – visual, physical guidance, peer modeling, etc.
13. Try varying your test formats (oral tests, multiple choice, speech-to-text)
Another way to get to know your kids, and how to help accommodate is by learning their preferred learning styles. For more information, follow this link! Learning Styles and Accommodations
Arizona Catholic Schools Disabilities Fund
Arizona Catholic Schools Disabilities Fund
Mission The mission of the Arizona Catholic Schools Disabilities Fund is to work in partnership with Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix in embracing students that have exceptional needs.
The ACSDF and the Catholic Schools Office, have created an Exceptional Learner LiveBinder and a Guidebook to assist teachers, parents and schools be successful with including all students in our Catholic Schools.
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