Resources for Students with Learning Disabilites

Immersive Reader

Click on the link to the guide below to access features such as read aloud, text enlargement/extra spacing, or English Language support. Once inside the document, click on the Immersive Reader option. The guide below outlines the Immersive Reader features.

Immersive Reader Guide

Click on the link below to learn how to use the Immersive Reader in this Interactive Tutorial
https://content.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/Help%20students%20read%20more%20effectively

To Access PDF documents use the Microsoft Edge Browser Read Aloud Feature
Microsoft Edge Browser Download

Video Tutorial-How to Use the Microsoft Edge Browser Read Aloud.

General Accommodations for Students with Learning Differences

Accommodation	Definition	Example (s)
Allow movement/breaks	Allow student to have frequent movement breaks to help with attention/focus.	Timer Brain Breaks, such as https://www.gonoodle.com/ First/then statements (e.g., “first complete [insert task], then you may [insert reward]”)
Calculator	A small electronic device used to make mathematical calculations using a keyboard and visual display.	Calculator on phone, computer, tablet, or handheld calculator
Check for Understanding	A periodic check of student understanding.	Checking student’s work to ensure he/she is understanding the material or asking if the student has any questions about the content
Chunking/Segmenting Assignment	Break assignments into smaller sections.	Have students complete 5 problems at a time instead of the entire assignment at one time.
Grid or Lined Paper	Paper with built in spacing to help organize and solve math problems such as long division, decimals, and fractions.	Grid paper
Highlight Key Words/ Points	Highlight or underline keywords/points within the text to maximize understanding Highlight clue words indicating the task the directions are asking them to do.	Math -highlight key words that indicate the needed operation(s). Reading -highlight clue words for the task the questions are asking them to do.
Math Manipulatives	Any small objects used to help student solve math problems.	Cereal, Coins, Blocks, Crayons, Skittles
Quiet Location	To ensure focus, ensure the student has a quiet location to work.	Student works away from environmental distractions such as TV, siblings, center of the home
Redirection	Prompting to refocus attention to the current task.	“You’ve been doing a great job, let’s keep working”
Repetition/Rephrasing	Rephrase/Reword the question or directions in a way that students can understand. Repeat the directions or questions as needed for task completion.	Simplify or re-explain the directions by Using language at the level of a child’s understanding. Take unnecessary words out of questions or directions to simplify
Rewards and Reinforcers	Provide a reward to reinforce good choices upon completion of tasks or a specified number of tasks.	Student chooses their favorite activity, Stickers, Star on paper, Positive reinforcement (nice work)
Scribe	A person will write a student’s answer as they dictate it, word-for-word.	If your child states “the boy runned at the park” you will write the answer exactly as they stated it. Do not correct grammar
Speech to Text	Students can talk while the software will type what they say. Remember to say punctuation marks ex. “period”	Google Voice Typing
Text to Speech	Software will read the text on the screen.	Human Reader Google Read & Write(extension)
Visual Aids	Visuals such as pictures, charts, or drawings that help students complete a task.	Multiplication Chart 100s Chart Graphic Organizers Task Strips Checklist
Word Processor	Any technology that can be used to type a response.	Google Docs Microsoft Word Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs

General Academic Resources

Content	Site	Link
For grades K-12: Lessons in Early literacy, Language, Reading, Social Studies, and Science. Students take a placement test that provides a personalized lesson pathway to meet each student's individual needs. Students can log in by going to the RCS district clever portal and selecting the Moby Max tile.	Moby Max	https://www.mobymax.com/signin
PreK-12 digital media service with more than 30,000 learning materials.	PBS Learning Media	https://tn.pbslearningmedia.org/
Preschool through 8th grade Home schooling E-Courses.	A Better Way to Homeschool	https://abetterwaytohomeschool.com/homeschooling-classes
Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games.	ABCya!	https://www.abcya.com/

Adapted/Modified Curriculum/Life Skills

Life skills curriculum for students in grades K-12. These resources include strategies for teaching social and emotional skills. We have included several example sites and direct links.

Accommodation	Definition	Site(s)
Adaptive curriculum in Math and ELA for Grades K-8		Adaptive Curriculum: https://www.adaptivecurriculum.com/us/
Adaptive curriculum in Science		Scootpad: https://www.scootpad.com/index
Activity Schedule	An activity schedule is a visual representation or sequence of pictures or words that represent each step during an activity. For example, an activity schedule might list the specific steps involved in brushing teeth, getting dressed, or playing with play dough.	https://www.template.net/business/schedule-templates/activity-schedule-template/ https://www.printablesample.com/kids-activity-schedule-templates.html
File Folder Games	Includes free templates to file folder games.	https://filefolderfun.com/
Have Fun Teaching	Worksheets, coloring pages, flash cards, activities, videos, songs and more tools that teach every standard.	https://www.havefunteaching.com/