Accommodations: Notebook Quick List
A general list of accommodations designed for lesson plan books
Instructional methodology and materials
needs alternate format to obtain information—braille, large print, oral,
simplified text
needs assistance with notetaking—copy of notes, outline, notetaker
needs concrete objects, pictures, or graphics
needs appropriate assistive technology: _______________________
needs advanced organizers or study guides
needs adapted materials—uncluttered, fewer items, highlighted
other: ___________________________________________________
Assignments and assessments
needs to use alternate response mode—tell, draw, write, point
needs appropriate assistive technology: ______________________
needs guides or prompts for specified tasks: __________________
needs extended access to instructional resources and equipment
needs personal assistance—teacher, aide, peer, volunteer, interpreter
other: ___________________________________________________
Learning environment
needs adapted environment—acoustical treatment, lighting, barrier-free
needs preferential seating or study carrel
needs individual system for behavior management
needs to have instruction in small groups or one-to-one
needs individual planner or assistance with organization
other: ___________________________________________________
Time demands and schedules
needs additional time to complete course or grade
needs additional time to complete assignments and tests
needs to have independent or group work sessions in short time segments
needs reduction in number of required practice or assessment items
other: ___________________________________________________
Communication systems
uses Total Communication
uses American Sign Language, Fingerspelling, or Signing Exact English
uses augmentative communication system: _____________________
needs instruction in home language other than English:
other: __________________________________________________
Source: Beech, M., McKay, J. P., Frey, N., & Ward, T. (2000). Dealing with differences: Strategies that
work! Trainer notebook, Tallahassee, FL: Florida Department of Education.
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