Study and Organization
Some tools can support student independence and engagement. Some possibilities include visual timers for a group or individual, wearable timers, headsets for listening, document cameras for small group work and other visuals to support schedules, assignments and completion of tasks.
Determining the Need
Points to Consider
Student:
- Does the student struggle with organization of time, have difficulty getting started, miss deadlines, keep track of information?
- Does the student demonstrate inability to self-regulate, stay on task, organize materials?
- Is the student able to remember and follow multi-step directions?
Environment:
- Are there universal supports available in the environment (program, classroom, building, district) that can first be trialed with the student to support organization and independence?
- Is there time to teach organizational skills within the curriculum or build in more structure?
- What tools and supports are available in the home environment?
Task:
- What subject areas for studying and/or organization does your student need additional support? For example, arriving ready for learning with materials needed, organizing papers and materials, initiating assignments, completing work, generating a multi-step plan, utilizing an organizational system, etc.
Tool:
- What tools (whether light, middle, or high-tech) are available to facilitate a stronger study and/or organizational outcome?
- What tools may support self-regulation and management?
- What tools will support time management, information management and material management?
Inclusive Supports
The items highlighted below are only just a few of the items or accommodations that may be readily accessible or easily put in place in your student's learning environment. Data gathered from using universal/inclusive supports can lead to purposeful and individualized learning accommodations.
Voice Notes/Memos/Reminders (link)
Virtual Timers
Lending Library
Visit our robust AT Trial Lending Library and enter “atorganziation" into the search window of the online lending library catalog to see a full list of available resources. We have things like timer kits, document scanning stand kits and visual schedule starter kits.
