Adaptations

outcomes of the subject or course and to demonstrate mastery of concepts.
 * Adaptations** are teaching and assessment strategies especially designed to accommodate a student’s needs so he or she can achieve the learning

~ Provide pictures or illustrations as a graphic organizer for students who need extra support with reading ~Simplify graphic organizers by reducing complexity, clarifying symbols, and providing enough space ~Use graphic organizers as a small group activity to maximize student participation and interaction with other peers ~ For students who need extra support with reading, use pictures and other visual cues ~Use chunking with graphic organizers to combine related elements into one unit ~Use of word prediction software, spell‐checker, idea generator
 * Advance and Graphic Organizers
 * Chunking
 * Audio tapes, electronic texts, or a peer helper to assist with assigned readings
 * Access to a computer for written assignments
 * Alternatives to written assignments to demonstrate knowledge and understanding
 * Extended time to complete assignments or tests
 * Use of computer software which provides text to speech/speech to text capabilities
 * Pre‐teaching of key vocabulary or concepts
 * Multiple exposure to materials