1. CALENDAR EVENTS:  Be aware of school calendar, and all events and meetings the first month.  Plan early for assessments and IEP’s

2.  REVIEW IEP FILES:   Some teachers feel by reading the IEP comments, it may give the them a negative view of the student not allowing for a fresh start.  As the case carrier, you are responsible for all content and time lines within the IEP.  It is important to review and follow all goals, service pages, and read notes pages.  

3. BUS SCHEDULES:  The first day of students arriving by bus can and is usually confusing.  If at all possible, get your bus list together with students and bus numbers.  Place cones to designate  areas for busses.  Parents feel they can pull up to any available curb and  drop off their kids.  This is hazardous and cause further delays.  Also be prepared with phone numbers for the the district contact, bus company and parents.

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Teaching Techniques

Teacher circulates around the classroom, Repeat instructions, Check for understanding, List assignments and/or instructions on the board, Use visual aids in giving instructions, Teach study skills, Limit number of oral instructions, Vary voice volume as required, Use eye contact, Use close proximity, Reduce visual/hearing stimulation,

Enviornments

Change seating, Reduce distractions, Change groups, Create more physical space, Special Study area,  Consider physical health problems

Assignments

Simplify (quantity or level),  Shorten, Buddy system, Alternative assignment, Extended time, Copy of written assignment, Study sheet, Allow verbal response,  Enlarge Text,  Mark correct answers not mistakes.

Materials

Use manipulatives, Use task cards, Diagnostic tools, Learning Games, Computer,  Calculator, Special Paper

Testing

Open book, Open notes, Record answers, Extra time, Read test, Alternate location, Shorten and Simplify, Adapt assessment

Text to Speech for Mac Users:

When using a Mac there is a simple text to speech procedure.

1. Highlight or select the area you want for text to speech. (eg. A basic paragraph)
2. Click the program link to the right of the apple (eg Word, Safari, etc.)
3. Click Services
4. Click Speech
5. Click Start Speeking

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Assessment Data