Modifications at School

Collaborating with Schools
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Encourage collaboration with teachers to ensure modifications are integrated into daily routines. Discuss options like:
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• Classroom Adaptations: How teachers can modify lessons and activities.
• Individual Plans: Developing personalized strategies in a 504Plan or IEP.
1. Modify Assignments
• Reduce the workload for longer tasks to prevent overwhelm.
• Example: Shorten writing assignments or allow fewer math problems as practice.
2. Adjust Testing Formats
• Offer alternate formats, such as multiple-choice instead of essay questions or oral presentations instead of written reports.
3. Provide Options for Movement
• Allow children to complete tasks while standing or using tools like wobble chairs to help them focus.
4. Flexible Deadlines
• Adjust due dates for larger assignments to accommodate the child’s pace.
• Example: Allow extra days for multi-step projects.
5. Alternative Participation
• Modify how a child participates in classroom activities.
• Example: If oral reading is challenging, allow them to listen instead.
6. Visual and Verbal Supports
• Provide checklists, visual schedules, and step-by-step guides for multi-step tasks.
• Example: A chart showing the steps of a science experiment or a visual timeline for a history project.
7. Adjust Group Work Dynamics
• Place the child in smaller, more structured groups to minimize confusion or frustration.
• Example: Assign specific roles to each student in the group.