Accommodations for a Student Who Has Difficulty with Spelling or Grammar

List of needs and solutions

Accommodations in Instructional Methods and Materials

• Let student record class lectures and discussions, digitally or on tape.

Accommodations in Assignments and Assessments

Technology

• Let student use spell-check or grammar-check or other writing assistance utility in word processing software.
• Let student use self-checking materials or computer-assisted instruction to practice skills.
• Let student use spelling dictionary or electronic spelling aid.

Support

• Let student use references, such as spelling dictionary or thesaurus.
• Let student use peer editing or teacher help in revision process.
• Give student two copies of worksheet: draft and final copy.

Classroom Tests

• Let student give alternate demonstrations of knowledge and skills using oral explanations, role playing, or interviewing.
• Provide word banks for fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Grade content and mechanics separately in assignments that require written expression; let student correct spelling or grammar errors.

List of needs and solutions