Classroom Accommodations and Modifications
Course Description:
This online course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the principles of accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities. Participants will explore topics such as evidence-based strategies, individualized education programs (IEPs), creating and using a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools, implementing accommodations in the classroom, and effective communication between educators and parents. The course will also review strategies for adapting instruction to meet student needs while helping participants develop an understanding of how accommodation processes work.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the role of evidence-based practices in promoting student success with disabilities
- Learn about components of individualized education programs (IEPs) relevant to accommodations and modifications
- Develop strategies for creating and utilizing a variety of instructional materials and assessments to meet individual student needs
- Explore tools for implementing appropriate accommodations that are tailored to student needs in the classroom setting
- Gain an understanding of best practices for working effectively with parents/guardians on behalf of students with disabilities
- Acquire skills for effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication around the provision of accommodations
- Understand the importance of developing strong relationships between educators, students, families
- Develop techniques for assessing student progress related to specific accommodations or adaptations in place
- Examine ways to address challenging behaviors associated with disability through thoughtful use of accommodation/modification services
- Discover resources available for additional support related to the implementation or evaluation of accommodations/modifications
