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Scaffold Steps in a Process

Reformatting complex concepts into individual steps to improve accessibility for a student struggling with memory, attention, focus, or comprehension (e.g. multi- step problem, sequence of events).

 

Allowable on at least one state assessment Allowable on state assessment: This accommodation is allowable on at least one state assessment. See which tests allow this accommodation

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.

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Examples Include:

  • Creating a bulleted list of steps to prepare students for working problems.

  • Spacing out each step required to solve a problem or understand a concept.

How to Implement:

  • 1.

    Determine the process that requires support, based on your knowledge of the student’s needs.

    Determine the process that requires support, based on your knowledge of the student’s needs.

  • 2.

    Create a step-by-step process to review with the student.

    Create a step-by-step process to review with the student.

  • 3.

    Schedule time to teach the student to properly use the tool, and model appropriate use of the support using a think-aloud process.

    Schedule time to teach the student to properly use the tool, and model appropriate use of the support using a think-aloud process.

  • 4.

    Lead guided practice using the tool, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.

    Lead guided practice using the tool, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.

  • 5.

    Assign and monitor independent practice using the tool.

    Assign and monitor independent practice using the tool.

  • 6.

    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.

  • 7.

    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.

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State Assessment
Allowability

Some accommodations appropriate for instructional use may not be allowable on a statewide assessment. Select the state assessment to view the implementation policies.

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STAAR Online + –

Scaffolding steps is a component of the STAAR Online Content Supports accommodation provided in a rollover that bullets or separates steps in a process.