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__**Webinar #6 Accommodations**__

Intro

Why he reads Slides (accommodation)

-Where special needs addressed in the past/No they weren't -Regulations formed in NY/ False, formed in PA -Federal law that provides services is called IDEA/ True -Under IDEA, all children are offered a Least Restrictive Environment -HIPPA deals with enforcement of provisions of the IEP/ False -HIPPA deals with protection of confidentiality -Federal mandate that specifies music and arts as CORE is No child left behind/ True -Each child that recieves special ed must have an IEP/ True -IEP creates an opportunity for everyone to work together to improve the education of disables/ True -Inclusion is putting LS student next to non-LS student in hopes that they help each other/ False -Explains what inclusion is
 * Quiz**

While it's easy to make up excuses Bottom line is... It's the LAW We are legally responsible to meet the educational requirements

Things to be aware of... Possible Misinterpretations...

What to do if this occurs... (Use e-mail and document)

How this could impact me... Explanation of IEP and GIEP Audit I can be responsible if I don't take time to read appropriate materials I could be held legally responsible!!!

So, what does an example profile look-like -Current Course Offerings -Photos of his school district -Example Demographics of his district

Embedded accommodations is what they do -It's a process by which they... -plan, design and teach lesson -provide accommodations -access what the child has learned Embedding is a process of disseminating materials to reach broad range of studentd

Embedded Accommodations Happen in all aspects of the teaching situation >planning and prep > body of lesson > Intro > Assessment Planning and Prep Suggestions -Large Wall Posters -Placement within the room (keep their personal interests in mind)(keep them all focused) -Planning of lesson (abreviations) -Handouts -Assigning groups to specific working spaces Intro Activity -Leader of Day chart -Introduce lessons clearly -Where will I be during intro (placement) Body of the Lesson -Appropriate time for lesson and extra time -Review each section of lesson -Extra help Assessment -Modify Rubric -Time Extensions -Others administering the exams -Monitored team projects
 * Stressed help from paraprofessionals**They must help **Art is Core

How do we begin -review IEP's and GIEP's -look for recommendations and information that directly apply to my classrooms (Question** Answered) -Find info and learn about conditions of students -Call home -Ask the student -Do my own research (Example of Student Situation He had)(Take the time to care) (Review of WIKI-Where to find Special Learners Section) Review things that apply to me... There is a lot that also won't apply to me

Make a list of accommodations that would be useful for particular lesson Compare list with what is suggestions that are offered Now, find unique adaptations needed for each IEP student Make accommodations that naturally fit
 * Fit it in**

Review the lesson Make it work

Plan for Down Syndrome Student -how he has met the needs Plan for Physically Impaired -they may not even need accommodations/do what works Plan for students with ADD/ADHD -Alternative Seating arrangements! Encourage instruments that they will excell at Plan for Speech Impaird -Stutterer/does well in music/take advantage! -Area may be safe-haven/they are now relaxed Plan for Students with OCD Plan for students with Bi-Polar Disorder Plan for specific learning disabilities Plan for Mental Retardation Plan for accommodating Gifted/Talented
 * Example of his Instrumental Program**


 * Through embedded accommodations, education can be an exciting educational experience


 * Question from Lorraine


 * Comment about participants brother

Insert anchors fit them into the table with the content/process indicators
 * Posting everything on the wiki (Jamie)
 * How to save whitboard
 * E-mail Address Given
 * Question from Randi
 * Homework
 * Start writing lessons