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teachers, please come in!
I teach 8th grade and just got my advisor list. I have two students on there who I know and have taught before. Both have serious learning disabilities (we're in a private school, so no IEPs or mandated accomodations). I'm trying to put together some sort of plan to get them off to the year on the right foot for them...can you throw out any ideas for helping them organize, navigate classes where they are way below the other kids, strategies for getting them to do work and bring it in, etc.
Thanks!
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Re: teachers, please come in!
To organize them I would give them a notebook for every subject it is easier then a multiple subject notebook. You can color code them. I would set up folders especially one that is just for paperwork that needs to go home. To navigate classes you can always have a student help them out. I have some students that are greta helpers. Hope that helps!!
Are they allowed binders?
If so, I would have a big binder with color coded folders hole punched and placed in the rings (for each class).
I would also stick notebooks in there for each subject for notetaking. If they can't take notes, I suggest getting permission for tape recording each lecture.
For navigating I would ask a student to help for the first couple weeks.
Have you looked on pinterest? There are so many cool teaching ideas there.
Yes, if the private school seeks one out... and getting the public school to help is very, very difficult. I speak from experience. It's sad how little help they offer (or none) because that child doesn't attend their school. They still pay the taxes.
Also, a parent has to agree to the testing, and this one hasn't.
In class, assign the student a buddy who can help him/her stay on task. I have a student with autism and find this works well. Communication with parents will help. Let them know ahead of time what the upcoming assignments are so they can help their child stay on task.
For students who have trouble with organization, I find accordion folders help. Sometimes having too many places to put things becomes overwhelming and students just shove stuff in their bags. If they have one accordion folder for every subject, they can just take that out and put papers in the appropriate subject area.
Just be sure to assess, assess, assess before you proceed. Get to know their strengths and interests. Don't assume that just because they have learning disabilities that they are disorganized and/or don't like school and don't want to be there.