IEP Adaptation Checklist
TESTING ADAPTATIONS
Modify Format by changing the following:
Changing essays to multiple choice
Reduce multiple choice to _____ choices
No True or False
No Essay
Provide a word bank (very important one for Gen Ed classes by the way)
Matching in groups of five
Fill-ins in groups of five
Accept short answers
Open book or open notes
Other: _____________
Allow students to record or dictate answers
Reduce spelling list for spelling tests
Do not penalize spelling errors, except on spelling list tests
Extend time frame or shorten length of test
Read test to student
Provide study guide prior to test
Type written tests
Test over smaller units of test material
Key directions are to be highlighted
Take test in alternative site
Allowed to use calculator
Other:______________________
ASSIGNMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Uncluttered worksheets
Give directions in writing and verbally
Write assignments on the board
Do not penalize for spelling errors, except on spelling test assignments
Show samples as models, visual models
Reduce assignment
Read written work to student
Allow student to word process assignment
Provide alternate assignment/strategy when demands of class conflict with student capabilities
Avoid penalizing for poor penmanship
Allow to use manuscript
Allow parental assistance with homework
Communicate homework expectations with parents
Check for student's lesson comprehension
Shorten tasks to accomplish longer tasks
Other__________________________
PRESENTATION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Teach to the student's learning style:_____________________________
Read text aloud
Small group instruction
Provide an accurate copy of notes or key points written on the board or overhead
Model lesson being taught
Utilize manipulatives
Highlight critical information
Pre-teach the vocabulary
Do not call on to read aloud in class
Check students lesson comprehension
Study guides
Study buddy
Other____________________________________
GRADING:
Use pass/fail
Use a modified scale
Credit for partial completion
Consider effort in assigning grade
Credit for participation
Copy of midterms to Special Ed teacher
Copy of all midterms to parents
Teacher will notify special ed. teacher when grades drop below C-
Other:____________________________________
MATERIALS:
Audio textbooks or other class material
Highlighted textbooks
Special equipment: calculator, computer, word processor/spell checker
Other_____
Large print books
Two sets of books
Assignment sheet or planner
Behavior monitor sheet
High interest: low vocabulary readers
Other_________________________________________
MISCELLANEOUS: Avoid timed activities Preferential seating Cues for staying on task Provide a quiet place to work Opportunity for physical movement Seat next to a good role model Daily check-in time with special Ed teacher Other_________________________________________