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  • Additional time on assignments and projects. (I always stipulate that the timeline for this type of extension is pre-determined by the teacher, student and case manager/advocate.)
  • Extended time for a test
  • Testing at a preferential time of day
  • Frequent breaks
  • Reduced environmental distraction
  • Allowing the student to read the test aloud to themselves Allowing the test to be read to them
  • Allowing questions regarding test directions and question clarification.
  • Use a study guide
  • Have access to a dictionary/thesaurus
  • Use a calculator
  • Ask for a synonym for an unknown word
  • Have the test or in-class readings and extended readings provided in an auditory format
  • Have the test read to them
  • Dictate to a scribe
  • Answer on a separate form
  • Allowed to mark in the test or text.
  • Preferential seating
  • Smaller class size
  • Modification of environment such as changing the arrangement of the desks or reducing glare by adjusting lights and blinds
  • Providing frequent feedback
  • Giving visual and auditory cues
  • Provide note support in the form of a note taker, copies of lecture notes, or posting notes or presentations on line Enlarged print
  • Print on colored paper
  • Advanced copies of materials like the syllabus, books and handouts
  • Closed captioning on videos
  • Sign language interpreter
  • Computer for completing written assignments that has spell and grammar check
  • Voice amplification systems
  • Shortened assignments
  • Alternate methods of demonstrating skill and content acquisition
  • Use of a date book/agenda/assignment tracking system with cue from teacher
  • Check lists
  • Allow for "fidgets" to deal with movement
  • Use proximity and positive feedback
  • Allow time for compliance
  • Use of graphic organizers and writing frames
JeniAnn Ametza



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