Accommodations by Melody Smith https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9 This padlet contains information about how to apply accommodations in the general education classroom. en-us 2022-03-20 22:18:20 UTC 2026-03-21 02:18:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104100666 An adaptation or change in practices or educational environments. ]]> 2022-03-20 22:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104100666 Purpose melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104101647 1. Addresses a barrier that results from a disability
2. Allows students with disabilities to access learning opportunities equivalent to those of students without disabilities]]> 2022-03-20 22:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104101647 Accommodations melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104103191
  • Change HOW the content is taught
  • Do not change the student expectations (TEKS)
  • Are part of the Specially Designed Instruction for students with disabilities
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104103191     Modifications melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104103738
  • Change WHAT the student is expected to learn
  • Changes the level of instruction 
  • Changes the student expectations (below grade-level TEKS)
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104103738     Student characteristics melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104105144 What are the student's strengths & needs because of the disability? ]]> 2022-03-20 22:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104105144 TEKS & Tasks melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104105916
  • How do the student's learning needs affect the ability to master the TEKS?
  • What are the instructional tasks required of the student?
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104105916     State Assessment melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104106092 Is the accommodation allowed on state assessments?]]> 2022-03-20 22:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104106092 Definition melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104107376 Instruction that is tailored to a particular student because of their disability. It addresses their IEP, accounts for their disability, provides modifications/accommodations and encourages access to the general education curriculum. ]]> 2022-03-20 22:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104107376 Changes that must happen as a result of SDI melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104107602 2022-03-20 22:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104107602 Content melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104107946 A change to the student expectations or TEKS]]> 2022-03-20 22:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104107946 Methodology melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104108399 The instructional approaches best suited to the students needs. Must be based on research based best practices. ]]> 2022-03-20 22:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104108399 Delivery of Instruction melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104108956 Adapting the methodology to meet the needs of the individual student with a disability. ]]> 2022-03-20 22:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104108956 Scheduling melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104109991
  • Extra time
  • Breaking up tests over several days
  • Devices/timers to stay focused
  • Chunking
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104109991     Setting melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104110434 Small group
    1:1 with teachers
    Study Carrels
    Headphones
    Preferential seating]]>     2022-03-20 22:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104110434     Materials melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104110965 Videos
    Large Print
    Graphic organizers
    Dictionaries
    Visual cues

    ]]>     2022-03-20 22:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104110965     Instruction melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104111447 Peer assistance
    Reduced reading level
    Reduced number of problems
    Repeated information]]>     2022-03-20 22:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104111447     Student Responses melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104111794 Oral testing
    Typing
    Projects
    Graphic Organizers]]>     2022-03-20 22:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104111794     Become familiar with student needs melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104113124
  • Review IEPs
  • Understand student strengths/needs
  • Understand how environment impacts effectiveness of accommodations
  • Be aware of how student perceives accommodations
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104113124     Be knowledgeable about specialized equipment melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104114174
  • Learn about equipment needs
  • Think about seating arrangements
  • Think about storage of completed assignments 
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104114174     Stay up to date melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104115014
  • Collaborate & communicate with others knowledgeable about student
  • Know what to do if accommodations are not working
  • Collect work samples 
  • Attend PD
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104115014     Prepare for Testing melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104116142
  • Be aware of accommodations allowable on assessments
  • Provide plenty of opportunities for practice with accommodations

    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104116142     Progress Monitor melodysmith5 https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104116779
  • Collect data regarding use of accommodations
  • Collect information regarding achievement while using accommodations
  • Assess usefulness of the accommodations
    • ]]>     2022-03-20 22:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/melodysmith5/emyja4pt706wcud9/wish/2104116779