LARUE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
504 ACCOMMODATION CHECKLIST
Name:___________________________________________ Date:_________________________
PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT OF ROOM:
______seating student near the teacher
______seating student near a positive role model
______standing near the student when giving directions or presenting lessons
______avoiding distracting stimuli (air conditioner, high traffic area, etc.)
______increasing distance between desks
______Additional Accommodations________________________________________________________________
LESSON PRESENTATION:
______pairing students to check work
______writing key points on the board
______providing peer tutoring
______providing visual aids, large print, films
______providing peer note taker
______making sure directions are understood
______including a variety of activities during each lesson
______repeating directions to the student after they have been given to the class: then have him/her
repeat and explain directions to teacher
______providing written outline
______allowing student to tape record lessons
______having child review key points orally
______teaching through multi-sensory modes, visual, auditory, kinestetics, olfactory
______using computer-assisted instruction
______accompany oral directions with written directions for child to refer to blackboard _____ or paper
______provide a model to help students, post the model and refer to it often
______provide cross age peer tutoring to assist the student in finding the main idea underlying,
highlighting, cue cards, etc.
______breaking longer presentations into shorter segments
______Additional Accommodations:_______________________________________________________
ASSIGNMENTS/WORKSHEETS:
______giving extra time to complete tasks
______simplifying complex directions
______handing worksheets out one at a time
______reducing the reading level of the assignments
______requiring fewer correct responses to achieve grade (quality vs. quantity)
______allowing student to tape record assignments/homework
______providing a structured routine in written form
______providing study skills training/learning strategies
______giving frequent short quizzes and avoiding long tests
______shortening assignments; breaking work into smaller segments
______allowing typewritten or computer printed assignments prepared by the student or dictated by the
student and recorded by someone else if needed.
______using self-monitoring devices
______reducing homework assignments
______not grading handwriting
______student should not be allowed to use cursive or manuscript writing reversals or transpositions of
letters and numbers should not be marked wrong.
______reversals and transpositions should be pointed out for correction
______do not require lengthy outside reading assignments
______teacher monitor students self-paced assignments (daily, weekly, bi-weekly)
______arrangements for homework assignments to reach home with clear, concise directions
______recognize and give credit for student’s oral participation in class
______Additional Accomodations:_________________________________________________________________
TEST TAKING:
______allowing open book exams
______giving exam orally
______giving take home tests
______using more objective items (fewer essay responses)
______allowing student to give test answers on tape recorder
______giving frequent short quizzes, not long exams
______allowing extra time for exam
______reading test item to student
______avoid placing student under pressure of time or competition
______Additional Accommodations:________________________________________________________________
ORGANIZATION:
______providing peer assistance with organizational skills
______assigning volunteer homework buddy
______allowing student to have an extra set of books at home
______sending daily/weekly progress reports home
______developing a reward system for in-school work and homework completion
______providing student with a homework assignment notebook
______Additional Accommodations:________________________________________________________________
BEHAVIORS:
______use of timers to facilitate task completion
______structure transitional and unstructured times (recess, hallways, lunchroom, locker room, library,
assembly, field trips, etc.)
______praising specific behaviors
______using self-monitoring strategies
______giving extra privileges and rewards
______keeping classroom rules simple and clear
______making “prudent use” of negative consequences
______allowing for short breaks between assignments
______cueing student to stay on task (nonverbal signal)
______marking student’s correct answers, not mistakes
______implementing a classroom behavior management system
______allowing student time out of seat to run errands, etc.
______ignoring inappropriate behaviors not drastically outside classroom limits
______allowing legitimate movement
______contracting with the student
______increasing the immediacy of rewards
______implementing time-out procedures
______Additional Accommodations:________________________________________________________________
MEDICATION:
Name of Physician: ________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________
Medication(s) ____________________________________________ Schedule:_____________________________
___________________________________________ Schedule:_____________________________
Monitoring of medication(s)__________daily_________weekly_________as needed basis
administrated by staff member responsible to insure student takes medication and documentation
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
______suggesting parent programs(s)
______monitoring student closely on field trip
______inservicing all relevant school personnel on student’s disability
______alerting bus driver
______suggesting agency involvement
______providing group/individual counseling
______providing social skills group experiences
______developing intervention strategies for transitional periods (e.g., cafeteria, physical education, etc.)
______providing specific time limit for extra help outside of classroom time
______Additional Accommodations:________________________________________________________________
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