Special Education Terminology by Amanda Fauer https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz Frequently Asked Questions en-us 2025-03-21 10:32:52 UTC 2025-03-22 22:48:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f3eb.png What are Interventions? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376483623 Individualized strategies that are created to target the development of specific skills.

]]> 2025-03-21 10:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376483623 What are Accommodations? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376486505 Changing how the student is learning the information but not changing the information itself.

]]> 2025-03-21 10:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376486505 What are Modifications? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376486885 Altering the curriculum, assignment or expectations to support a student’s abilities.


]]> 2025-03-21 10:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376486885 What is Differentiation? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376490690 Altering the instructional material to be inclusive and equal for all the students in the classroom.


]]> 2025-03-21 10:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376490690 What are Adaptations? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376496168 Changing or altering the curriculum, adapting the environment and how the material is taught to support the students  


]]> 2025-03-21 10:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376496168 What is SDI amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376500803 Changing ones teaching style to fit the needs of a student with disabilities, as well as adapting the curriculum to support the students IEP.


]]> 2025-03-21 10:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376500803 Who does this support? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376501119 Students that have a learning or behavioral disability specifically those who need more support on certain skills, like fine motor, gross motor,

This can include:

  • Intellectual Disabilities

  • Developmental Delays

  • Dyspraxia

]]> 2025-03-21 10:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376501119 What intervention strategies look like: amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376501429

  • Positive reinforcement for those who are working on behavioral skills

  • Peer assignments and tasks rather than individual to build social skills

  • Using technology; educational games, videos, and platforms to complete assignments

    • ]]>     2025-03-21 10:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376501429     What Is Intervention in Education? Insights for K-12 Educators amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376501965 This article describes how intervention can play a vital role in supporting a student who may be struggling in class and how early intervention can save the student from struggling in the future. It gives examples of how intervention strategies and data have changed in schools post-pandemic.

    ]]>     2025-03-21 10:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376501965     Who does this support? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376515734 This supports all students in the classroom, from students who may need extra support on a skill or subject to those who may excel at a skill/task.

    Some disabilities this can support are:

    • Learning Disabilities; Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia

    • Physical Disabilities; Visual and hearing impairments, dyspraxia



    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376515734     Who does this support? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376515906 Students who may have difficulty with inputting and outputting information.

    This can be students with:

    • Hearing Impairments

    • Visual Impairments

    • Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dysphasia, or Dyspraxia

    • Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376515906     Who does this support? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516113 Those with diagnosed disabilities and those who may need extra support or altered curriculum.

    These students can have

    • Physical disabilities

    • Sensory impairments

    • Learning disabilities

    • ADHD

    • Autsim

    • Illnesses


    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516113     Who does this support? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516161 Since modifications alter the information being learned the student needs an IEP or 504 plan before implementing them.

    This can be students who are diagnosed with:

    • Autism

    • Visual or Hearing Impairments

    • Developmental Delays


    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516161     Who does this support? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516224 Students who have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP), this is designed to support students who are diagnosed with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516224     What differentiation look like: amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516380

  • Putting students in groups based on skill; those who can work independently and ahead of the class vs those who may need more guidance.

  • Giving more options on how to complete an assignment based on interest and skills.

  • Changing the classroom environment; flexible seating, individual desks vs group tables.


    • ]]>     2025-03-21 11:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376516380     Accommodations that can be made: amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376517286

  • Written instructions

  • Extra time on assignments and quizzes

  • Verbal responses instead of written

    • ]]>     2025-03-21 11:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376517286     What adaptations can be made: amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376517638

  • Decreasing group sizes; groups of 3 instead of 5

  • Adding more visual aspects to the lesson instead of word-heavy

  • Allowing the students to follow along with a paper or online copy of the lesson

    • ]]>     2025-03-21 11:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376517638     Modifications that can be made: amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376517991

  • Fewer questions on tests and quizzes

  • Using a different grading scale than their peers

  • Shorter word count on essays

    • ]]>     2025-03-21 11:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376517991     Differentiated Instruction Defined and How to Implement It amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376525966 This website covers how differentiated instructions are beneficial to students and gives experts feedback on the subject.

    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376525966     Classroom Accommodations amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376528252 For those students who are diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this article focuses on accommodations that can be made in a classroom to support the three different forms of ADHD.

    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376528252     5 Types of Instructional Adaptations for Your Inclusive Classroom amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376533967 This website goes over 5 strategies on how the classroom environment and expectations can be altered to better support its students, this includes both modifications and accommodations.

    ]]>     2025-03-21 11:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3376533967     What are academic modifications? amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377261071 This article describes the different forms of modifications that can be implemented in a classroom, if you should use them, and alternatives to modifications.

    ]]>     2025-03-22 03:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377261071     Three examples of SDI amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377265578

  • Using braille or auditory outputs

  • Extra time on assignments with few questions

  • Behavior management strategies; breaks, breathing techniques

    • ]]>     2025-03-22 03:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377265578     Specially Designed Instruction amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377265914 The United Federation of Teachers article on SDI gives an explanation of what SDI looks like in the classroom as well as evidence-based learning strategies educators can use to support their students.

    ]]>     2025-03-22 03:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377265914     HLP 17: Flexible Grouping amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377281212 To support Differentiation in the classroom the teacher can use the high-level practice of flexible grouping. This practice can look like grouping students based on academic abilities and skills this allows the teacher to alter their lesson to fit the student's abilities.

    ]]>     2025-03-22 04:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377281212     HLP 13: Adapt curriculum tasks and materials for specific learning goals. amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377283215 The curriculum and standards that the student is expected to achieve are altered to best fit their abilities and reach their targeted goals. Using this method educators can provide tailored Adadptions for their students.

    ]]>     2025-03-22 04:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377283215     HLP 19: Use assistive and instructional technologies. amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377308229 Educators are able to use assistive technology as a modification to fit the student's specific needs, mainly those with developmental disabilies.


    ]]>     2025-03-22 05:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377308229     HLP 18: Use strategies to promote active student engagement. amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377308358 When making Accommodations in the classroom it is important to ensure that the students are able to actively engage in the lesson. Some students may need accessibility items for them to be able to actively engage in the lesson.

    ]]>     2025-03-22 05:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377308358     HPL 14: Teach cognitive and metacognitive strategies to support learning and independence. amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377308442 With teachers focusing on cognitive and metacognitive strategies, they are allowing the students to develop independence. This HLP be used in Specially Designed Instruction since it helps develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills that the student may be lacking on.

    ]]>     2025-03-22 05:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377308442     HLP 6: Use student assessment data, analyze instructional practices, and make necessary adjustments that improve student outcomes. amandafaueras https://padlet.com/amandafaueras/zg4fm9gqao3ywbnz/wish/3377320294 For educators to know what accommodations, modifications, or adjustments need to be made they have to track the student's data. This data tracking can help with early Intervention and ensure that all of those involved in the student's support process are equally informed on their skills and abilities.

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