Classroom Accommodations for SPED — Strategies That Work
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Description
Extended time, fidgets, flexible seating, visual supports—what accommodations truly make a difference for students with special needs? How can teachers balance providing support without lowering expectations? In this engaging webinar, Melissa Mann connects the legal foundations of special education with practical, classroom-friendly accommodations that can transform learning for students with academic, executive functioning, sensory, and behavioral needs. You’ll explore strategies that are simple to implement yet powerful in impact, from text-to-speech technology to flexible seating, timers, and visual organizers. Melissa will also share insights on how to provide scaffolds that promote independence and maintain grade-level rigor—while making daily instruction more manageable for busy teachers.
Objectives
- Recall common special education accommodations used in classrooms.
- Explain why accommodations provide access without lowering standards.
- Match accommodations to student needs within daily instructional routines.
- Break down classroom tasks to determine which supports are most effective.
- Judge the impact of different tools and approaches on student success.
- Design a customized accommodation plan using multiple supports.
Key Take Aways
- Understand common classroom accommodations across academic, sensory, and behavioral domains.
- Implement practical tools such as text-to-speech, flexible seating, timers, and graphic organizers.
- Promote student independence while keeping instruction rigorous and grade-level appropriate.
- Build a proactive toolbox of strategies that support learning and minimize reactive discipline.
Special Technology Instructions
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this session.
Assessment
Participants will complete the video module AND an online exam to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.
Course Content
- Video: Classroom Accommodations for SPED – Strategies That Work
- Exam: Classroom Accommodations for SPED – Strategies That Work
Melissa Mann
Melissa Mann serves as a dedicated special education educator within the Madison County School System. Her teaching experience spans across a wide range of student settings, from self-contained classrooms to collaborative environments, covering grades kindergarten through sixth. Melissa's qualifications include dual certifications in both elementary education and special education, and she holds a master's degree in school counseling, further enhancing her skill set as a certified school counselor. Melissa’s impact also extends beyond the classroom where she shares her expertise at numerous in-person and virtual conferences, including the Alabama Educational Technology Conference.
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