Sketchbook

Provides an opportunity for the student to reduce anxiety and refocus. A sketchbook can also be a place for the student to take notes or write directions in their own words.

Allowable on at least one state assessment

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT): This accommodation includes AT. Be sure AT needs are included as accommodations on the IEP and that the PEIMS code reflects this.

ADHD/ADD setting accommodation

Example:

Sketchbooks comes in all different forms and sizes. These photos show examples of different kinds of sketchbooks.

How to Implement:

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Identify and develop sketchbook options for the student, such as a personal notebook, a standard sketchbook, or a specific sketchbooks tailored for a class.

Identify and develop sketchbook options for the student, such as a personal notebook, a standard sketchbook, or a specific sketchbooks tailored for a class.
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Collaborate with the Instructional Technology/Assistive Technology specialist for websites, apps, and other available tools (ex: sand art app, extensions, suite functions) that replace traditional teacher-created sketchbooks and replicate the functionality of a traditional

Collaborate with the Instructional Technology/Assistive Technology specialist for websites, apps, and other available tools (ex: sand art app, extensions, suite functions) that replace traditional teacher-created sketchbooks and replicate the functionality of a traditional sketchbook. These photos show examples.

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Explain expectations for how to use the sketchbook, its' importance or rationale, and when it is appropriate to use or not use. Repeat or revisit

Explain expectations for how to use the sketchbook, its' importance or rationale, and when it is appropriate to use or not use. Repeat or revisit as necessary.

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Model how to use the sketchbook appropriately based on the environment.

Model how to use the sketchbook appropriately based on the environment.
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Practice as often as possible. Authentic opportunities to practice in the moment are most effective.

Practice as often as possible. Authentic opportunities to practice in the moment are most effective.
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Provide feedback including positive praise for correct use and corrective feedback for inappropriate use.

Provide feedback including positive praise for correct use and corrective feedback for inappropriate use.
7.
Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.

Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.
8.
Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

Here are five sample data collection forms.