Planning Instruction Flashcards
(14 cards)
Time / Scheduling Accommodation
increases the length of time designated to complete an assignment or alters the way the time is organized
Example.
extended time, frequent breaks
Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)
an ARD committee meeting that must be held before any disciplinary action which would remove a special education student from the prescribed placement in his or her IEP for more than 10 days; the meeting must determine if the behavior which led to the discipline is a direct result of the student’s disability or not
Differentiated Instruction
tailoring teaching methods to meet individual needs
Example.
using varied reading levels for different student groups
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
legally mandated, customized educational plan developed for students with disabilities in the United States, outlining specific learning goals, services, accommodations, and supports needed to meet their unique educational needs
Modifications
changes made to the curriculum or instructional practices to alter the expectations or performance criteria for students, often used to support learners with special needs by providing a more accessible and tailored educational experience
Accommodations
assistance or changes to the learning process to allow the student to learn the same material as others (Changes HOW they learn)
Example.
Extended time on a test
Dysgraphia
language-based disorder, in which one struggles with the mechanics of writing resulting in impaired or illegible handwriting
Example.
Messy handwriting (due to issues such as poor formation of letters, improper size, spacing between letters or words, or slant of words) is the main sign of dysgraphia
Resource Class
a classroom that provides only special education services to students who have been identified as disabled
Example.
Resource Reading Class
Setting Accommodation
changes the location or conditions of the testing environment to reduce distractions for the student or other students
Example.
alternate location, small group administration
Response Accommodation
allows students to complete assignments in different ways
Example.
scribe, word processor, calculator, spelling or grammar device
Progress Monitoring
periodic assessments to monitor student growth and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction
Example.
The teacher prepared a progress monitoring assessment to see how much each student had improved and learn if his new instructional approach was effective.
Presentation Accommodation
allows students to access information in ways other than reading standard print
Example.
large print, braille, human reader, audio recording
Sensory Processing Disorder
characterised by over- or under-stimulation of one or all of the five senses (taste, smell, touch, hearing, and sight)
Disciplinary Alternative Educational Program (DAEP)
An educational and self-discipline alternative instructional program, adopted by local policy, for students in elementary through high school grades who are removed from their regular classes for mandatory or discretionary disciplinary reasons. A DAEP may be located on-campus or off-campus
