MHR provides support for children with mild disabilities. Depending upon the diagnosis and academic need, a Student Support Plan is written to address accommodations needed in the mainstream classroom and for standardized ITBS testing. Student Support Plans are written for formally identified children. The following accommodations can be provided based on psychoeducational documentation and/or medical reports. Accommodations are selected based on the documented need of the child, progress in the classroom, and input from teachers, parents and specialists. The guidance counselor and assistant principal formally meet with each classroom teacher every quarter to review the progress of children in their class on support plans. A new support plan is written every academic year or as needed. All children are expected to follow the MHR Code of Conduct. Accommodations: I) Physical Arrangement of Room •Seating student near teacher •Seating student near positive role model •Standing near the student when giving directions/presenting lesson when possible. •Increasing the distance between desks II) Lesson Presentation •Pairing students to check work •Writing key points and homework on the board •Making sure directions are understood •Using computer assisted instruction III) Assignments/worksheets •Giving extra time to complete in class assignments and tasks •Simplify complex directions •Allowing type written or computer printed assignments •Reducing homework without changing learning outcomes •Not grading handwriting unless handwriting is being evaluated •Not grading spelling/language mechanics unless spelling/language mechanics are being evaluated IV) Test Taking •Giving extra time for exams & quizzes •Reading test items to student unless reading is being evaluated •Untimed ITBS taken with guidance •Extended time for ITBS taken with guidance •Extended time for middle school final exams taken with guidance V) Organization •Providing peer assistance with organization skills •Encouraging student to write in planner. Teacher sign planner VI) Behaviors •Praising specific behaviors •Keeping classroom rules simple and clear •Cueing student to stay on task by lightly tapping desk or textbook