Accommodations Help Me Learn
What is an accommodation: a punishment, a reward, or a support that helps you learn?
A support that helps you learn
What do the letters IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
If you have questions about your accommodations at school, who is a good person to ask?
Teacher, special education teacher, Speech, OT, case manager, counselor, or other trusted adult
True or False: Everyone learns in exactly the same way.
False
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for your own needs and supports
A student who needs extra time on tests is using what type of support?
Extra time accommodation
True or False: An IEP is created to help a student be successful at school.
True
What do we call speaking up for your needs and rights or for someone else's needs and rights?
Advocacy
A student who has trouble staying focused may need what kind of support?
Focus or attention supports (breaks, reminders, preferred seating, headphones, fidgets, etc.)
If you need extra time on an assignment, what is a good self-advocacy skill?
Politely asking for the accommodation you are allowed to use
Listening to a book instead of reading all of it with your eyes is an example of what accommodation?
Read aloud
Audio books
Text-to-speech
Who is the most important person on an IEP team because it is their plan?
The student
Name one member of an IEP team besides the student.
Parent/guardian, teacher, special education teacher, Speech, OT, school psychologist, counselor, administrator, etc.
If writing/typing is difficult, what technology might help turn spoken words into text?
Speech-to-text
Text Suggestions
Graphic Organizers
Fill in the blank: "I learn best when ________."
Any appropriate learning support or accommodation
Why might a student use noise-canceling headphones during independent work?
To reduce distractions and help focus
How often should an IEP team meet to review and update an IEP?
Once a year
If an accommodation isn't being provided, what is a good first step?
Tell or ask the teacher, trusted adult (can be any adult in school or parent)
A student who feels overwhelmed might benefit from what type of accommodation?
Breaks, calming space, check-ins, visual supports (pictures), extra time, chunking assignments, etc.
Why is it important to know your accommodations?
So you can ask for and use them when needed
Name one accommodation that could help a student who has difficulty taking notes.
Guided notes (fill in the blank style)
Copy of notes from teacher
Take picture of smartboard
Use speech-to-text
Use graphic organizers
Name one accommodation that might be included in an IEP.
technology
extra time
teacher notes
etc
Why is it helpful to know who your case manager is?
They help coordinate services, accommodations, and support
Why is it important to understand your own strengths and challenges?
It helps you know what supports and accommodations work best for you.
A teacher forgets to provide one of your accommodations. What is the best self-advocacy response?
Politely remind the teacher or speak with a trusted adult/case manager.