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From the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education 12/00 http://www.mcie.org
Environmental/physical accommodations/modifications
v Providing preferential seating
v Altering physical arrangement of classroom
v Reducing distractions
v Providing quiet corner/room
v Modifying equipment
v Adapting writing utensils
v Allowing use of study carrel
v Providing assistance in maintaining uncluttered space
v Providing space for movement or breaks
Instructional modifications
v Teaching to learning style
v Modifying materials
v Providing resource room instruction
v Providing one to one instruction
v Varying method of instruction
v Varying content of lesson
v Providing alternative assignments
v Providing extra visual and verbal cues and prompts
v Providing study sheets
v Conducting as assistive technology evaluation
v Providing augmentative communication devices
v Allowing use of computer and calculator
v Allowing use of tape recorder
v Providing books on tape
v Providing textbooks for at home use
v Providing notetaker or teacher outlines, study guides
v Modifying workload or length of assignments/tests
v Modifying time demands
v Allowing additional time for assignments and tests
v Allowing answers to be dictated
v Providing word bank
v Providing hands-on activities
v Providing highlighted materials
v Allowing use of manipulatives
v Giving no penalty for spelling errors, sloppy handwriting
v Providing adapted physical education
v Following routine or schedule
v Alternate quiet and active time
v Teach management skills
v Assign specific tasks within specific time period
Social/behavioral interventions/supports
v Providing immediate feedback
v Allowing rest breaks
v Conducting functional behavioral analysis
v Implementing behavioral intervention strategies
v Implementing behavior modification plan
v Developing crisis intervention plan
v Using varied reinforcement system
v Providing circle of friends
v Provide peer buddies
v Provide counseling
v Providing verbal and visual cues regarding transition
v Providing verbal and visual cues regarding directions or staying on task
v Providing study skills instruction
v Providing management skills instruction
v Providing agenda book
v Providing visual daily schedule
v Adjusting assignment timelines
v Providing checklists
v Giving notice, warning before change in activities
v Allowing daily check-in with case manager or special education teacher
Staff supports/collaboration
v Enhanced staffing
v Providing one on one aide
v Instituting Co-teaching arrangement
v Designating adult staff member to listen and provide support
v Providing small group instruction
v Using cooperative learning groups
v Providing staff development
Testing Accommodations
v Allowing answers to be dictated
v Allowing frequent rest breaks
v Allowing additional time
v Allowing oral testing
v Giving no timed tests
v Giving choice of test (multiple-choice, essay, true-false)
v Accepting short answers
v Allowing open book or open note tests
v Shortening test
v Reading test to student
v Providing study guide prior to test
v Highlighting key directions
v Giving test in alternative site
v Allowing calculator, word processor