Accommodations Accommodations may be defined as changing how a student learns academic material while being held to the same expectations as their peers (Strom, 2013). Moreover, accommodations may include changes in classroom instruction, classroom tests, standardized tests, and elective classes (Strom, 2013). In the documentary Misunderstood Minds, Nathan received accommodations during the standardized test which allowed him to dictate his answers instead of writing them. As a result, Nathan received the highest score possible on the test and was granted the opportunity to return to the mainstream classroom (Kirk, 2002). Both formal and informal accommodations for students with exceptionalities enable them to utilize their strengths in
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8). By using a high degree of fluidity among the different intervention levels, the rate of learning is accelerated among students (The National Center for Learning Disabilities, n.d.). Moreover, decisions about students’ instructional needs are based on data collected from ongoing assessment (Joseph, 2008). Another important component to RtI is that educators promote parental involvement by informing them of their child’s progress, involved staff, instructional approaches used, interventions used, and goals set for their child (The National Center for Learning Disabilities, n.d.). In Misunderstood Minds, Ms. Geers and Mr. VanHoy were treated as active and valued participants in their decision process for her son’s academic goals. While Nathan’s parents at times did not fully accept some of the school’s prescriptions, they were aware that the school staff had their son’s best interests at heart. As a future educator, I will utilize the RtI model in my classroom as I conduct ongoing assessments of students, providing needed interventions based on those assessments, and actively involve parents or …show more content…
Therefore, educators should always consider the general education classroom first when discussing possible placement options for students with disabilities (PACER Center, 2009). In the documentary, Nathan was moved from the general education classroom to the resource room to receive an education that better fit his needs. However, he was moved back to the general education classroom after it was determined that he could succeed there (Kirk, 2002). In the future, my students will vary in the placements based on their educational needs. Thus, to advocate for each student’s appropriate least restrictive environment is
8). By using a high degree of fluidity among the different intervention levels, the rate of learning is accelerated among students (The National Center for Learning Disabilities, n.d.). Moreover, decisions about students’ instructional needs are based on data collected from ongoing assessment (Joseph, 2008). Another important component to RtI is that educators promote parental involvement by informing them of their child’s progress, involved staff, instructional approaches used, interventions used, and goals set for their child (The National Center for Learning Disabilities, n.d.). In Misunderstood Minds, Ms. Geers and Mr. VanHoy were treated as active and valued participants in their decision process for her son’s academic goals. While Nathan’s parents at times did not fully accept some of the school’s prescriptions, they were aware that the school staff had their son’s best interests at heart. As a future educator, I will utilize the RtI model in my classroom as I conduct ongoing assessments of students, providing needed interventions based on those assessments, and actively involve parents or …show more content…
Therefore, educators should always consider the general education classroom first when discussing possible placement options for students with disabilities (PACER Center, 2009). In the documentary, Nathan was moved from the general education classroom to the resource room to receive an education that better fit his needs. However, he was moved back to the general education classroom after it was determined that he could succeed there (Kirk, 2002). In the future, my students will vary in the placements based on their educational needs. Thus, to advocate for each student’s appropriate least restrictive environment is