Reprinted by: CPANCF.COM Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida 2121 NW 40th Terrace Suite B, Gainesville, Florida (352) 336-2888 ADHD ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ALACHUA COUNTY STUDENT SERVICES: SECTION 504 ACCOMMODATION PLAN The following is a summary of available Accommodations by the School Board of Alachua County Note this summary is current as of January 2005, and refers to Alachua County Policy Manual Chapter 5.02. Form STU 023.008 Revised 1/16/03. Contact Exceptional Student Education to determine if there have been any subsequent revisions.
PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT OF ROOM: __A. seating student near the teacher. __B. seating student near a positive role model __C. standing near the student when giving directions or presenting lessons __D. avoiding distracting stimuli(air conditioner, high traffic area, etc.) __E. increasing the distance between the desks __F. additional accommodations: LESSON PRESENTATION: __A. pairing students to check work __B. writing key points on the board __C. providing peer tutoring __D. providing visual aids __E. providing peer notetaker __F. making sure directions are understood __G. including a variety of activities during each lesson __H. breaking longer presentations into shorter segments __I. additional accommodations __J. providing written outline __K. allowing student to tape record lessons __L. having student review key points orally __M. teaching through multisensory “modes” __N using computer-assisted Instruction ASSIGNMENTS and WORKSHEETS __A. giving extra time to complete tasks- __B. simplifying complex directions __C. handing worksheets out one at a time __D. reducing the reading level of the assignments __E. requiring fewer correct responses to achieve grade: __F. allowing student to tape record assignments/homework __G. providing a structured routine in writing form __H. providing study skills training/learning strategies __I. giving frequent short quizzes and avoiding long tests __J. shortening assignments; breaking work into smaller segments __K. allowing typewritten or computer printed assignments __L. additional accommodations: __M. using self-monitoring devices __N. reducing homework __O. not grading handwriting TEST TAKING: __A. a1lowing open book exams __B. giving exam orally (ie reading test items to student) __C. giving take-home tests __D using more objective items (fewer essay responses) __E. allowing student to give test answers on tape recorder __F. giving frequent short quizzes, not long exams __G. additional accommodations: __H. allowing extra time for exam __I. Reading test item to student ORGANIZATION. __A. providing peer assistance with organizational skills __B. assigning volunteer homework buddy __C. allowing student to have an extra set of books at home __D. sending daily/weekly progress reports home __E. developing a reward system for in-school work and homework completion __F. providing student with a homework assignment notebook __G. additional accommodations: BEHAVIORS __A. praising specific behaviors __B. using self-monitoring strategies __C. giving extra privileges and rewards __D. keeping classroom rules simple and clear __E. making "prudent use" of negative consequences __F. allowing for short breaks between assignments __G. cuing student to stay on task (nonverbal signal) __H. marking student's correct answers, not his/her mistakes. __I. implementing a classroom behavior management system __J. allowing student time out of seat to run errands, etc. __K. Ignoring inappropriate behaviors not drastically outside classroom limits. __L. Additional accommodations __M. allowing legitimate movement __N. contracting with the student __O. increasing the immediacy of rewards __P. implementing time-out procedures SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: __A. suggesting parenting programs(s) __B monitoring student closely on field trip __C. In-servicing teacher(s) on child's disability __D. providing social skills group experiences __E. developing intervention strategies for transitional periods (e.g., cafeteria, physical education, etc.) __F. alerting bus driver __G. suggesting agency involvement __H. providing group/individual counseling
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