Helpful Tools for Modifications
in the Classroom
BrainPOP
Upgrade your teaching tools with creativity projects, assignment builder, professional resources, and more.
Sherlock Center for Disabilities
Below you will find a searchable list of ALL adapted literature available. As resources permit, the Sherlock Center creates adapted versions of popular literature for use by students, teachers, and families.
Learning Ally
Learning Ally provides new, integrated tools to help educators drive sustainable transformational change in literacy leadership and student achievement.
Tar Heel Reader
Welcome to the Tar Heel Reader, a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics.
Modified Books
This website offers a list of free modified books through different resources.
https://sites.google.com/a/plaea.org/plaea-at/reading/modified-books
Kids A-Z App
Kids can choose from a library of eBooks, eQuizzes, and other eResources. With the Kids A-Z app, personalized learning goes wherever the student does!
Tips for Making Modifications:
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Break tasks into smaller steps.
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Extend time on tasks.
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Reduce the amount of information on a page.
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Preteach.
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Let students choose their writing instruments and paper size.
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Use a timer.
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Use guided notes.
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Provide test-time helpers such as picture clues to test items
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Make an on-the-spot adaptation toolkit with post-it notes, highlighters, trackers, etc.
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Let students use signals to answer questions.
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Allow students to access text differently.
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Use technology to evaluate text and make it more accessible.
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Assign and prepare peer tutors.