CHANGES IN THE CURRICULAR OR BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR A PARTICULAR STUDENT’S NEEDS OR ABILITIES. THE STANDARD OR EXPECTATION DOES CHANGE.

BEHAVIORAL

• Breaks between tasks

• Cue expected behavior

• Daily feedback to student

• Have contingency plans

• Use de-escalating strategies

• Use positive reinforcement

• Use proximity/touch control

• Use peer supports and mentoring

• Model expected behavior by adults

• Have parent sign homework

• Have parent sign behavior chart

• Set and post class rules

• Chart progress and maintain data

ACADEMIC

• Change in amount of work required

• Change in expectation of work

• Shortened spelling list

• Allow outlining, instead of writing for an essay or major project

• Use of alternative books or materials on the topic being studied

• Computerized spell-check support

• Word bank of choices for answers to test questions

• Provision of calculator and/or number line for math tests

• Film or video supplements in place of reading text

• Reworded questions in simpler language

• Projects instead of written reports

• Highlighting important words or phrases in reading assignments

• Modified workload or length of assignments/tests

• Modified time demands

• Pass/no pass option