1. Deafness
1.1. Accommodations
1.1.1. Regular speech, language, and auditory training from a specialist
1.1.2. Amplification systems
1.1.3. Services of an interpreter for those students who use sign language
1.1.4. Favorable seating in the class to facilitate lip reading
1.1.5. Captioned films/videos
1.1.6. Assistance of a notetaker
1.1.7. Instruction for the teacher and peers in alternate communication methods and counseling
2. Developmental delay
2.1. Accommodations
2.1.1. Early intervention services
2.1.1.1. Eligible?
2.1.1.1.1. YES, IF...
2.1.1.2. Examples
2.1.1.2.1. Assistive technology
2.1.1.2.2. Audiology or hearing services
2.1.1.2.3. Speech and language services
2.1.1.2.4. Counseling and training for a family
2.1.1.2.5. Medical services
2.1.1.2.6. Nursing services
2.1.1.2.7. Nutrition services
2.1.1.2.8. Occupational therapy
2.1.1.2.9. Physical therapy
2.1.1.2.10. Psychological services
3. Emotional disturbance
3.1. Accommodations
3.2. Case Study: Megan
3.2.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Megan.pdf
4. Intellectual disability
4.1. Accommodations
4.1.1. Educational considerations
4.1.1.1. General education.
4.1.1.2. Supplementary aids and services
4.1.1.3. Adaptive skills
4.1.1.3.1. communicating with others
4.1.1.3.2. taking care of personal needs
4.1.1.3.3. health and safety
4.1.1.3.4. home living
4.1.1.3.5. social skills
4.1.1.3.6. reading, writing, and basic math
4.1.1.3.7. workplace skills
4.1.1.4. Transition planning
4.1.2. Tips for Teachers
4.1.2.1. Learn about intellectual disability
4.1.2.2. Recognize that you can make an enormous difference in this student’s life!
4.1.2.3. Be as concrete as possible
4.1.2.4. Break longer, new tasks into small steps
4.1.2.5. Teach the student life skills
4.1.2.6. Work together with the student’s parents and other school personnel
5. Orthopedic impairment
5.1. Accommodations
5.1.1. Special seating arrangements, larger tables
5.1.2. Note-taking assistance
5.1.3. Instruction focused on impairments in and the improvement of gross and fine motor skills
5.1.4. Securing assistive technology and augmentative communication devices
5.1.5. Extended time to complete assignments
5.1.6. Teacher awareness of student’s condition and its affect
6. Other health impairment
6.1. Accommodations
6.1.1. medical services
6.1.2. school health services and school nurse services
6.1.2.1. special feedings
6.1.2.2. clean intermittent catheterization
6.1.2.3. suctioning
6.1.2.4. the management of a tracheostomy
6.1.2.5. administering and/or dispensing medications
6.1.2.6. planning for the safety of a child in school
6.1.2.7. ensuring that care is given while at school and at school functions to prevent injury
6.1.2.8. chronic disease management
6.1.2.9. conducting and/or promoting education and skills training for all who serve as caregivers in the school setting
6.2. Case Study: Ellie
6.2.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Ellie.pdf
7. Traumatic brain injury
7.1. Accommodations
7.1.1. Tips for Teachers
7.1.1.1. Find out as much as you can about the child’s injury and his or her present needs
7.1.1.2. Give the student more time to finish schoolwork and tests
7.1.1.3. Give directions one step at a time
7.1.1.4. Show the student how to perform new tasks
7.1.1.5. Have consistent routines
7.1.1.6. Check to make sure that the student has actually learned the new skill
7.1.1.7. Show the student how to use an assignment book and a daily schedule
7.1.1.8. Realize that the student may get tired quickly
7.1.1.9. Keep in touch with the student’s parents
7.1.1.10. Be flexible about expectations
7.1.1.11. Be patient
7.1.1.12. Maximize the student’s chances for success
8. Visual impairment, including blindness
8.1. Accommodations
8.1.1. Tips for Teachers
8.1.1.1. Learn as much as you can about the student’s specific visual impairment
8.1.1.2. Learn about the instructional and classroom accommodations for
8.1.1.2.1. classwork
8.1.1.2.2. homework
8.1.1.2.3. testing
8.1.1.3. Ask for a copy of his or her IEP
8.1.1.4. Consult with others
8.1.1.5. Find out if your state or school district has materials or resources available
8.1.1.6. Communicate with the student’s parents
9. Autism
9.1. Accommodations
9.1.1. Classroom environment
9.1.2. Teachers should....
9.1.2.1. Learn more about the autism spectrum.
9.1.2.2. Make sure directions are given step-by- step
9.1.2.3. Find out what the student’s strengths and interests are
9.1.2.4. Build opportunities for the student to have social and collaborative interactions
9.1.2.5. Have consistent routines and schedules.
9.1.2.6. Work together with the student’s parents and other school personnel
10. Deaf-blindness
10.1. Accommodations
10.1.1. Use of Student Aids/ Accommodations
10.1.1.1. Assistive Listening Devices
10.1.1.2. Interpreters
10.1.1.3. Notetakers
10.1.1.4. Tutors
10.1.1.5. Readers
10.1.2. Physical Classroom Accommodations
10.1.3. Use of Handouts/Ad Hoc Materials
10.1.3.1. Large Print/Braille Materials or Taped Textbooks
10.1.3.2. Reading Machines
10.1.4. Use of Audiovisual Materials
10.1.5. Adapting Teaching Style
11. Hearing impairment
11.1. Accommodations
11.1.1. Regular speech, language, and auditory training from a specialist
11.1.2. Amplification systems
11.1.3. Services of an interpreter for those students who use sign language
11.1.4. Favorable seating in the class to facilitate lip reading
11.1.5. Captioned films/videos
11.1.6. Assistance of a notetaker
11.1.7. Instruction for the teacher and peers in alternate communication methods and counseling
12. Multiple disabilities
12.1. Accommodations
12.1.1. Tips for Teachers
12.1.1.1. Know the needs, play to the strengths
12.1.1.2. Be familiar with the student’s IEP
12.1.1.3. Make modifications
12.1.1.4. Let the IEP team know what program supports or modifications you need
12.1.1.5. Allow partial participation, as necessary
12.1.1.6. Consider assistive technology (AT)
12.1.1.7. Consider textbooks in another format
12.1.1.8. Practice and reinforce
12.1.1.9. Support related services in the classroom
12.1.1.10. Address behavior issues
12.1.1.11. Learn to work with a paraprofessional in your classroom
12.1.1.12. Encourage the student’s independence
12.1.1.13. When the time comes, support transition planning
13. Specific learning disability
13.1. Accommodations
13.1.1. Tips for Teachers
13.1.1.1. Learn as much as you can about the different types of LD
13.1.1.2. Seize the opportunity to make an enormous difference in this student’s life!
13.1.1.3. Provide instruction and accommodations to address the student’s special needs
13.1.1.3.1. breaking tasks into smaller steps, and giving directions verbally and in writing
13.1.1.3.2. giving the student more time to finish schoolwork or take tests;
13.1.1.3.3. letting the student with reading problems use instructional materials that are accessible to those with print disabilities;
13.1.1.3.4. letting the student with listening difficulties borrow notes from a classmate or use a tape recorder
13.1.1.3.5. letting the student with writing difficulties use a computer with specialized software that spell checks, grammar checks, or recognizes speech.
13.1.1.4. Learn about the different testing modifications
13.1.1.5. Teach organizational skills, study skills, and learning strategies.
13.1.1.6. Work with the student’s parents to create an IEP
13.1.1.7. Establish a positive working relationship with the student’s parents.
13.2. Case Study: Nick
13.2.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Nick.pdf
13.3. Case Study: Ellie
13.3.1. https://docs.google.com/gview?url=http://images.pearsonassessments.com/images/ca/rti/downloads/Ellie.pdf
14. Speech or language impairment
14.1. Accommodations
14.1.1. Tips for Teachers
14.1.1.1. Learn as much as you can about the student’s specific disability
14.1.1.2. Recognize that you can make an enormous difference in this student’s life!
14.1.1.3. Ask for a copy of his or her IEP
14.1.1.4. Make sure that needed accommodations are provided for:
14.1.1.4.1. Classwork
14.1.1.4.2. Homework
14.1.1.4.3. Testing
14.1.1.5. Consult with others
14.1.1.6. Find out if your state or school district has materials or resources available...
14.1.1.7. Communicate with the student’s parents