The teacher consults individual student IEPs for specific direction on accommodations for individuals. The teacher uses a range of teaching/learning strategies to accommodate the needs of all students. Exceptional students benefit from accommodations in the overall activity criteria, as well as teacher and peer assistance when appropriate. Written tests are designed to suit students’ reading and writing levels. The teacher adapts teaching strategies to accommodate learning styles. These may include:
- verbal instead of written tests;
- demonstrations of acquired skills instead of written evaluations;
- providing rewrite opportunities when appropriate;
- conferencing/discussion – student-to-student discussion and teacher-to-student conferencing to encourage confidence and motivation;
- small-group learning;
- flexible timelines;
- adapting handouts;
- peer tutoring;
- enrichment and extension activities.
Link to File: I.E.P. Accommodation Sheet